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Dr. Catherine Porter is an Associate Professor at the School of History and Geography at the University of Limerick. She specializes in historical geography, cartography, and geospatial technologies, with a focus on early maps of Ireland (16th-19th centuries). Her research bridges digital humanities and GIS, analyzing historical data to explore themes like health and place.
- Education: PhD in Geography (Queen's University Belfast), Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (Queen's), Graduate Diploma in GIS (Ulster University), BSc (Hons) in Geography (Ulster University).
Research Interests: Catherine employs mixed-method approaches and geospatial technologies to study historical cartography and its societal implications. Her work includes community-driven initiatives like 'OS200: Digitally remapping Ireland's Ordnance Survey Heritage' and 'Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage,' emphasizing the intersection of history, geography, and digital preservation.
Scientific Awards:
- AHSS Teaching and Learning Fund Award (2022)
- British Library Labs Awards – Research Category (2015)
- DEL Doctoral Fees and Stipend Award (2011)
- J B Harley Research Fellowship (2019)
- Heritage Council Principal Investigator (2025)
- Visiting Scholar, Queen's University Belfast (2020-2023)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Teaching: She convenes modules such as Population Dynamics, Practicing Geographical Research, and Cultural and Historical Geography, contributing to human and historical geography education.
