Arko Lucieer

Professor Arko Lucieer is the Head of the School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences at the University of Tasmania. He holds a PhD in Remote Sensing from Utrecht University (Netherlands). His research focuses on advancing drone and remote sensing technologies for environmental monitoring, particularly in biodiversity mapping, ecosystem dynamics, and Antarctic ecology. He leads the TerraLuma research group, pioneering ultrahigh-resolution remote sensing applications. Key roles include:

• Established TERN DroneScape for national ecosystem monitoring
• Developed protocols for drone-based data collection and AI-driven analysis
• Recipient of the 2008 National Banksia Environmental Award

Research Interests: Integration of drone technology, multispectral/hyperspectral imaging, and AI to quantify plant traits, map ecosystems, and address climate change impacts. Projects span forest health, Antarctic moss communities, and precision agriculture.

Grants & Projects:

• TERN DroneScape: $1.6M for standardized drone-based ecosystem monitoring
• NatureScan: $1.2M for national biodiversity monitoring using drones and AI

Supervision: Mentor to over 20 doctoral students, focusing on remote sensing applications in ecology, forestry, and environmental science.

Labs/Teams: TerraLuma research group, specializing in drone remote sensing innovation and environmental data analytics.