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Dr. Ian Hooper is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Wolverhampton, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His work bridges environmental science, remote sensing, and sustainable urban planning.
Dr. Hooper holds a BSc from the University of Exeter and a PGCE from the University of Southampton. He completed his PhD at the University of Southampton, focusing on remote sensing applications in river ecology and hydrology.
His research interests include environmental management, remote sensing, GIS, sustainable urban drainage systems, river basin management, green infrastructure, and urban greenspace. He has contributed extensively to landscape ecology, particularly in evaluating the role of small urban sites in ecological networks and ecosystem services.
The publications reflect a strong focus on urban landscape ecology, green infrastructure, and the integration of remote sensing and GIS in environmental assessment. His work often emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable urban development and ecological planning.
- Learning and Teaching Rewarding Excellence Award (Innovation of the Year, 2006/7) from the University of Wolverhampton
Dr. Hooper has played a significant role in placement learning innovation, earning university recognition. While no specific grants or student supervision details are mentioned, his academic contributions are evident through conference leadership and collaborative research. He has co-edited proceedings and contributed to key discussions on ecological networks and urban sustainability.
He is associated with research activities within the School of Architecture and Built Environment, particularly in landscape ecology and environmental assessment, contributing to the University's research profile in sustainable built environments.
