Martin Karlson

Martin Karlson is an Associate Professor at Linköping University's Department of Thematic Studies (TEMA), specializing in Environmental Change (TEMAM). He holds a Ph.D. (2016), MSc (2010), and BSc (2007) in Environmental Science from Linköping University. His research focuses on leveraging satellite imagery and GIS to study environmental processes in Africa, particularly agroforestry systems and peatlands. Key projects include analyzing tree cover impacts on soil health, groundwater, and carbon sequestration in West African parklands. He teaches specialized courses on GIS and remote sensing in environmental science.

Research Interests:

• Remote Sensing applications in environmental monitoring
• GIS-based spatial analysis
• Climate change adaptation strategies
• Agroforestry and carbon dynamics
• Peatland ecology and mapping

Recent Work Trends: Articles emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining satellite data with field studies to address global environmental challenges, particularly in semi-arid regions and high-latitude ecosystems. Methodological innovations in multi-source remote sensing integration stand out.

Scientific Contributions: His work contributes to sustainable land use policies and climate resilience frameworks, with notable collaborations like the Visual Water platform for urban stormwater planning.

Grants & Advising: While no specific grants are mentioned, his projects reflect substantial funding for international collaborations. No formal advisee names are listed in the provided materials.