Gary Priestnall
Associate Professor in Geographical Information Science
School of Geography
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham NG7 2RD
Tel: 0115 9515443
Email: gary.priestnall@nottingham.ac.uk
Profile
Associate Professor in Geographical Information Science in the School of Geography, The University of Nottingham. My research draws upon a background in Physical Geography, Art, Computer Science and more recently Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Pattern recognition in maps, satellite imagery and LiDAR digital surface models has been an ongoing area of interest. Landscape visualisation and GIS have been combined with studies recreating past, present and future landscapes for Environmental Impact Assessment and in the creation of interactive CD-ROMs to convey landscape change. Notions of representation have been explored in a series of collaborations with Nottingham-based artist Derek Hampson. Representation on mobile devices is of interest, with particular reference to the exploration of spatial literacy skills in the field, currently the focus of the Nottingham arm of SPLINT (SPatial Literacy IN Teaching). I was local chair of GIS Research UK (GISRUK) 2006, which was hosted in the School of Geography between April 5th and 7th 2006.
Research Interests
Research is focussed primarily within the Geographical Information Science research theme.
Research interests include:
Representation and Visualisation
Visualisation in Geography Fieldwork
Location-aware mobile applications
Landscape Visualisation
Exploring Artistic and GIS-based representation
Automated Data Capture
Feature extraction from Imagery
Automated Recognition of maps and diagrams
Application of GIS/RS to Physical Geography
Coupling of GIS and models in fluvial geomorphology
Geomorphological mapping from GIS/RS data
Interactive mapping for fluvial audits
Projects
GeoWidgets (2006-2008)
Funded by the Visual Learning Lab (A HEFCE-funded CETL)
Mapping Performance Culture: Nottingham 1957-1867 (2006-2009)
Funded by AHRC. Project begins June 2006.
SPatial Literacy IN Teaching (SPLINT) (2005-2010)
A HEFCE-funded Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
UNiversity of Leicester (lead partner), University of Nottingham, and UCL
Flood Risk Management Research Consortium (Work Package: Exploring New Data Types)
(2004-2009)
Funded by EPSRC, DEFRA, EA
Representations of Embodiment: Implications for Fine Art and Geographical Information Science
(2003-2005)
Funded by Arts Council England and the Arts and Humanities Research Board
Automated Linear Feature Identification and Extraction (ALFIE)
(1999-2002)
Funded by Qinetiq (formerly DERA)
The Raqqa Ancient Industry Project
(1999-2002)
Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Board
Automated land use change detection from maps and high resolution imagery
(1996-1997)
Funded by the University of Nottingham
Publications
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Teaching Resources
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Administration
Local Chair of Geographical Information Science Research UK (GISRUK) 2006 [more details]
Site Manager for Nottingham arm of SPLINT (SPatial Literacy IN Teaching)
Member of School Management Group (Autumn Semester 2006)
Member of Schhol Research Committee (Autumn Semester 2006)
Member of Resources Committee
Alumni Officer