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Meet Wanxin, a graduate from our MSc Remote Sensing and Environmental Mapping programme.

She tells us about how her interest in the stemmed from a fascination with laser scanning techniques during her undergraduate studies and the coding skills she鈥檚 learned with us.

Why were you interested in studying an MSc in Remote Sensing and Environmental Mapping?

鈥淒uring my undergraduate study, I developed a particular interest in laser scanning techniques.

鈥淚 was captivated by the engaging practical sessions that involved reconstructing impressive 3D models of buildings and heritage sites.

鈥淭his interest led me to pursue a Master's degree in Remote Sensing at 果冻影院 Geography, where I had the unique opportunity to delve deeper into the applications of 3D laser scanning, especially in the context of forestry.鈥�

And why did you to choose to study at 果冻影院?

鈥淚 chose 果冻影院 for its renowned academic reputation and its consistent ranking among the world's top universities.

鈥淪pecifically, 果冻影院 Geography is a leader in its field, and the MSc programme in Remote Sensing and Environmental Mapping stands out due to its long-standing heritage.

鈥淭he programme offers advanced study in remote sensing from ground-based to spaceborne platforms and is led by world-class teachers听补苍诲 researchers.

鈥淎dditionally, it provides students with access to state-of-the-art research facilities and computing resources.鈥�

What were the most interesting or engaging things you learned on the course?

鈥淥ne of the most engaging aspects of the course was the Scientific Computing module, which I found both interesting and immensely helpful.

鈥淚t taught me many transferable skills, for example, how to write Python code to manipulate large amounts of satellite data and conduct time-series modelling.

鈥淚 was particularly excited to learn about data manipulation and script execution on the Linux system.

鈥淎lso, the exposure to open-source software and materials shared on GitHub was impressive.

鈥淚t facilitated a global exchange of knowledge among people with shared interests, which I found incredibly inspiring.鈥�

Can you tell us about any particularly memorable experiences from your time as a Master's student with us?

鈥淥ne of the most memorable experiences during my Master's studies was the period spent on my dissertation project.

鈥淭his project offered me the opportunity to collect field data using sonic tomography equipment on church garden trees and street trees in London.

鈥淭he results of this study were聽presented as a poster at the annual conference.

鈥淒espite the tight schedule, this experience was incredibly enriching.

鈥淚t honed my all-round skills, particularly in academic writing and communication, and heightened my awareness of the importance of assessing uncertainty in scientific research.鈥�

What have you been doing since graduation?

鈥淚 am currently in the final stage of my PhD studies聽at 果冻影院 Geography, and have recently been appointed as a Research Assistant at 果冻影院 and NCEO.

鈥滻n this role, I am working with Professor Mat Disney聽on projects related to terrestrial carbon, spanning scales from ground to space.

鈥淭he foundational knowledge in terrestrial laser scanning and above-ground biomass, coupled with the computational skills like Python programming and Linux operations that I acquired during my MSc studies, have significantly facilitated my transition into PhD research, enabling me to engage more effectively and efficiently in my current work.鈥�

Would you recommend studying Remote Sensing and Environmental Mapping in the Department and why?

鈥淎bsolutely, I would highly recommend studying Remote Sensing and Environmental Mapping in the Department of Geography.

鈥淭he programme not only broadened my horizons but also equipped me with a robust blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in this field.

鈥淚t played a pivotal role in paving my path towards becoming an expert in laser scanning, specifically in forest contexts.

鈥淭he Department鈥檚 comprehensive approach to learning and its focus on real-world applications make it an ideal choice for anyone aspiring to excel in this dynamic and evolving field.鈥�

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