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Biographical details
Physicist and Earth Observation (EO) scientist, leading research in two strands (i) Earth Observation and (ii) biomass burning and its impact on landscapes, air quality and climate. Based at King’s College London and also a Director within NERC’s National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO), providing UK’s National Capability in satellite remote sensing. A co-director within the Leverhulme Center for Wildfires Environment and Society. Formerly a DfID Scientific Civil Servant, delivering practical use of satellite data for improving management of natural resources in developing countries.
Research interests (short)
Satellite Earth observation; Airborne and Ground Based Remote Sensing; Spectroscopy; Thermal Infrared Imaging and Measurement; Biomass Burning; Landscape Fires in the Earth System; Carbon Cycle; Air Pollution. Exploiting linked remote sensing and fieldwork to understand Earth system processes.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
2014, NCEO National Centre for Earth Observation
1 Jan 2014 → …
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Can remote sensing combustion phase improve estimates of landscape fire smoke emission rate and composition?
Owsley-Brown, F., Wooster, M., Grosvenor, M. & Liu, Y., 9 Sept 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Atmospheric Measurement Techniques.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Catastrophic impact of extreme 2019 Indonesian peatland fires on urban air quality and health
Grosvenor, M., Ardiyani, V., Wooster, M., Gillott, S., Green, D., Lestari, P. & Suri, W. I., 2 Nov 2024, In: Communications Earth and Environment. 5, 1, 649.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gaseous, particulate matter, carbonaceous compound, water-soluble ion, and trace metal emissions measured from 2019 peatland fires in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan
Lestari, P., Tasrifani, A. R., Suri, W. I., Wooster, M. J., Grosvenor, M. J., Fujii, Y., Ardiyani, V., Carboni, E. & Thomas, G., 1 Jan 2024, In: ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT. 316, 120171.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus) -
Remote Sensing and Satellite Earth Observation
Chan, K., Smith, T. E. L. & Wooster, M., 26 Apr 2023, Key Methods in Geography. Clifford, N., Cope, M., Gillespie, T. & French, S. (eds.). 4th edition (2023) ed. London: Sage, p. 470 488 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Sentinel-3 SLSTR Active Fire (AF) Detection and FRP Daytime Product - Algorithm Description and Global Intercomparison to MODIS, VIIRS and Landsat AF Data
Xu, W. & Wooster, M., Jun 2023, In: Science of Remote Sensing. 7, 100087.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile12 Citations (Scopus)130 Downloads (Pure)
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Building Capacity for Monitoring Changes in the Environmental Resilience of Lao PDR and Thailand in Relation to Deforestation, Landscape Fire and Air Quality
Wooster, M. (Primary Investigator)
1/01/2025 → 31/10/2026
Project: Research
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Fiducial Reference Measurements for Fire (FRM4FIRE)
Wooster, M. (Primary Investigator)
6/09/2024 → 5/03/2026
Project: Research
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Call for Ear: CLEAR Instrument for the UK EO Marine & Climate Mission Programme
Wooster, M. (Primary Investigator)
STFC Science and Technology Facilities Council
31/01/2024 → 31/03/2025
Project: Research
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UK Earth Observation Information Service (EOCIS)
Wooster, M. (Primary Investigator)
NERC Natural Environment Research Council
1/01/2023 → 31/03/2025
Project: Research
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FIREURISK: FIREURISK - DEVELOPING A HOLISTIC, RISK-WISE STRATEGY FOR EUROPEAN WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT
Wooster, M. (Primary Investigator)
1/04/2021 → 31/03/2025
Project: Research
Activities
- 2 Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
- 2 Types of External academic engagement - Membership of external research organisation
- 1 Types of Business and Community - Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-government organisation
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Science team member for MSG SEVIRI and BIRD HSRS instruments
Wooster, M. (Member)
2001 → …Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
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NERC Steering Committees for Airborne Remote Sensing Facility
Wooster, M. (Member)
2001 → …Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of external research organisation
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EUMETSAT Meteosat Third Generation system – Europe’s next geostationary meteorological satellite mission (launch 2015)
Wooster, M. (Member)
2001 → …Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
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AATSR Science Advisory Group, reporting to DEFRA
Wooster, M. (Advisor)
2001 → …Activity: Other › Types of Business and Community - Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-government organisation
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NERC Steering Committees for Field Spectroscopy Facility
Wooster, M. (Member)
2001 → …Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of external research organisation
Datasets
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Kapiti land surface temperature ground validation data
Dowling, T., Wooster, M. & Langsdale, M., King's College London, 16 Dec 2021
DOI: 10.18742/17197814, https://kcl.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Kapiti_land_surface_temperature_ground_validation_data/17197814/1
Dataset
Prizes
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Cuthbert Peak Award of the Royal Geographical Society
Wooster, M. (Recipient), 1 Aug 2011
Prize: National/international honour
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Daiwa-Adrian Award for Excellence in UK-Japan Science
Wooster, M. (Recipient), 12 Oct 2001
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Environmental Science Knowledge Transfer Award
Wooster, M. (Recipient), 12 Jun 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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King's College London Innovation and Impact Award
Wooster, M. (Recipient), 15 Oct 2009
Prize: Other distinction
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King's College London Supervisory Excellence Award
Wooster, M. (Recipient), 1 Jul 2014
Prize: Other distinction