Dr Verity Flower

Lecturer in Remote Sensing

Biological and Environmental Sciences Stirling

Dr Verity Flower

About me

I am a lecturer and researcher in Remote Sensing and Natural Hazards. I work with NASA satellites, in addition to those operated by ESA and JAXA, to investigate patterns of activity in natural hazards. I am particularly focused on the assessment of volcanic eruptions using multi-sensor satellite data.

Brief Biography

  • Lecturer in Remote Sensing (2022-ongoing: University of Stirling, BES)

  • Research Scientist in Volcano Remote Sensing (2019-2021: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center – Administered by USRA)

  • NASA Postdoctoral Program Research Fellow in the Development of Multi-sensor Techniques for Analysing Volcanoes from Space (2016-2019: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center – Administered by USRA)

  • PhD in Geology specifically Volcano Remote Sensing (2012-2015: Michigan Technological University, USA)

  • MSc Applied Meteorology and Climatology (2009-2010: University of Birmingham)

  • Geotechnical Engineer – Landfill construction and capping (2008-2009: White Young Green – Agency Staff)

  • BSc (Hons) Environmental Hazards (2005-2008: University of Portsmouth)

Additional Responsibilities:

  • NASA Goddard MISR research team (2016-present)

  • NASA HQ Disaster Response Team member (2018-2021)

  • Member of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center - Disaster Working Group (2016-2021)

Award

RATE Award - Runner up for 'Teacher of the Year (Natural Sciences)'

University of Stirling Students Union - Recognising and Advancing Teaching Excellence (RATE) Awards

Inspirational Women Awards - Winner of 'Equality Champion'

University of Stirling Student Union: Inspirational Women Awards.