Premdeep Singh Gill

Premdeep Singh Gill is a PhD Candidate and Researcher at the Scott Polar Research Institute (University of Cambridge), funded by NERC and WWF, with additional roles at the British Antarctic Survey and the Alan Turing Institute.

• Education: BSc (First Class) in Earth Science: Marine Geography from Cardiff University (2017)

His research focuses on using very high-resolution (VHR) satellite imagery and AI to monitor Antarctic pack-ice seals, addressing ecosystem health and climate change implications. He also explores data science applications in conservation through immersive technologies like VR and Grime music collaborations with seal vocalizations.

Scientific contributions span remote sensing, ecosystem monitoring, and AI-driven polar science. Key projects include:

• Seals from Space: Satellite tracking of Antarctic seals
• Biodiversity technology outreach to underrepresented groups
• Founding 'Polar Impact' for ethnic minority representation in polar science
• Co-developing a VR art installation with National Geographic Kids

Professional recognitions:

• College Senior Scholarship (University of Cambridge)
• President's Cup for Best Oral Presentation (RSPSoc19)

His educational and professional trajectory includes:

• 2017: BSc in Marine Geography (Cardiff University)
• 2018–present: PhD in Polar Science (University of Cambridge)
• 2020: Enrichment Student at Alan Turing Institute
• 2020: Guest Lecturer at University of Oxford