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Professor Martin Wooster is a leading academic in Earth Observation Science and biomass burning research at King's College London. He holds the position of Professor of Earth Observation Science within the Department of Geography, School of Global Affairs, Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. His research focuses on satellite remote sensing applications, wildfire dynamics, and their environmental impacts, including air quality and climate change.
Education:
- BSc in Physics, University of Bristol
- MSc in Remote Sensing, University of London
- PhD in Earth Sciences (volcanic remote sensing via ATSR instrument), Open University
Research Interests:
Wooster specializes in quantifying landscape fire emissions, developing remote sensing techniques for wildfire monitoring, and understanding fire's role in Earth system processes. His work integrates satellite data with field measurements to assess fire impacts on the atmosphere, carbon cycle, and human health. Key areas include:
- Satellite-based fire radiative power (FRP) product development
- Biomass burning emissions and their climate implications
- Wildfire-air quality interactions, especially in developing regions
- Geostationary and polar satellite sensor applications
Notable Achievements:
- Co-director of the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society
- Former Principal Investigator at NERC National Centre for Earth Observation
- Awarded 'Young Academic Researcher of the Year' (2007) and 'Innovation and Impact' (2009) by King's College
- Recipient of the Daiwa-Adrian Award for UK-Japan collaborative science (2001)
Current Projects:
Wooster leads the King's Earth Observation and Wildfire Research Group and collaborates on global wildfire monitoring initiatives. His recent work includes:
- Developing improved fire detection algorithms for Sentinel-3 and GOES-16 satellites
- Assessing health impacts of Indonesian peatland fires on urban populations
- Quantifying fire emissions via machine learning and geostationary data
Labs/Teams:
He directs the King's Earth Observation and Wildfire Research Group, part of the interdisciplinary Leverhulme Centre, which combines geoscience, health, and policy perspectives on wildfires.
