Calum is an interdisciplinary scientist who uses imagery from satellites and drones to better understand changing ecosystems. His PhD at the University of Edinburgh focuses on improving our ability to detect changing vegetation in the rapidly warming Arctic tundra biome. Already passionate about Arctic and alpine environments, Calum is now excited to be working towards positive change in important nearshore marine environments with Project Seagrass. He is also excited about maps, science communication, and the beautiful places he grew up exploring in Scotland.
During his PhD Calum completed field seasons in the Canadian Yukon and West Greenland, where he used drones to collect data over the Arctic growing season. He has worked extensively with the Airborne Research and Innovation facility at the University of Edinburgh, contributing to projects including the identification of invasive rhododendron in Scottish west coast rainforest and population surveys of seabirds on the Bass Rock. Prior to his PhD, Calum completed an undergraduate degree in Geography at the University of Aberdeen, then worked as a GIS Technician to produce charts for commercial shipping.
