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Felicia Akinyemi is an Associate Professor in Geomatics Research at Karlstad University, Sweden. A certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), she leads projects integrating GeoAI and remote sensing to assess land degradation and model crop types in smallholder farming systems. Her work bridges geoinformatics, environmental sustainability, and policy interfaces.
- University: Karlstad University, Sweden
- Research Focus: Land system change, Land Degradation Neutrality (SDG 15.3.1), climate change impacts on land use, and stakeholder-driven land management.
Education:
- Habilitation (venia docendi) in Remote Sensing and Integrative Geography, University of Bern, Switzerland (2025)
Research Interests: Felicia investigates land system dynamics in coupled human-natural systems, emphasizing sustainability challenges like biodiversity decline and climate change. Her work includes developing frameworks for land degradation assessment and stakeholder engagement in EU and African contexts.
Scientific Awards:
- Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (Horizon 2020)
- Certified GISP (Geographic Information Systems Professional)
Collaborations: She collaborates with institutions in Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, South Africa, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, and Botswana. Key affiliations include the UNCCD Science Policy Interface, IPBES Model Intercomparison WG, and EGU Biodiversity Task Force.
