Khurram Riaz
PhD Candidate
Khurram Riaz
Khurram Riaz is an accomplished environmental scientist and a third-year PhD candidate at Atlantic Technological University, holding BS, M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Science. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to environmental research, positioning him as a leading authority in addressing critical global challenges.
Mr. Riaz specialises in low-cost, real-time sensors for monitoring coastal changes and environmental systems. His research validates satellite-derived shoreline data using GIS and remote sensing, which is crucial in Northwest Ireland due to frequent cloud cover that hampers satellite data, ultimately improving coastal data accuracy and providing practical solutions. Mr. Riaz has a decade of experience in high-profile projects, notably the €10 million EU-funded SCORE initiative focused on enhancing climate resilience in European coastal cities. He utilises low-cost sensors for real-time data and supports digital twin technology through drone and LiDAR surveys, holding an A2 Open Category Drone Licence. He also contributes to the SFI Challenge: Digital for Resilience, helping farmers adopt sustainable practices with real-time carbon dioxide data. His work on the ClimateScan project involves creating GIS and hazard maps to tackle climate vulnerabilities. As a key member of the EARTH Innovation Hub, he has significantly contributed to securing four major projects through strategic proposal writing and execution.
Mr. Riaz possesses extensive technical expertise in environmental science, hydrology, GIS/QGIS, mathematical modelling, and statistics. He is skilled in Python, MATLAB, and Visual Basic, creating decision support tools and innovative algorithms for remote sensing. Additionally, he is committed to education, teaching mathematics and project management to final-year undergraduates at Atlantic Technological University, demonstrating his technical mastery and dedication to mentoring.
Mr. Riaz’s significant academic contributions are reflected in numerous publications and ongoing research, along with prestigious awards like the Horizon Project 2021-SCORE PhD Grant. These achievements highlight his impact in environmental science and remote sensing, establishing him as a key figure in global climate resilience efforts.
Mr. Riaz specialises in low-cost, real-time sensors for monitoring coastal changes and environmental systems. His research validates satellite-derived shoreline data using GIS and remote sensing, which is crucial in Northwest Ireland due to frequent cloud cover that hampers satellite data, ultimately improving coastal data accuracy and providing practical solutions. Mr. Riaz has a decade of experience in high-profile projects, notably the €10 million EU-funded SCORE initiative focused on enhancing climate resilience in European coastal cities. He utilises low-cost sensors for real-time data and supports digital twin technology through drone and LiDAR surveys, holding an A2 Open Category Drone Licence. He also contributes to the SFI Challenge: Digital for Resilience, helping farmers adopt sustainable practices with real-time carbon dioxide data. His work on the ClimateScan project involves creating GIS and hazard maps to tackle climate vulnerabilities. As a key member of the EARTH Innovation Hub, he has significantly contributed to securing four major projects through strategic proposal writing and execution.
Mr. Riaz possesses extensive technical expertise in environmental science, hydrology, GIS/QGIS, mathematical modelling, and statistics. He is skilled in Python, MATLAB, and Visual Basic, creating decision support tools and innovative algorithms for remote sensing. Additionally, he is committed to education, teaching mathematics and project management to final-year undergraduates at Atlantic Technological University, demonstrating his technical mastery and dedication to mentoring.
Mr. Riaz’s significant academic contributions are reflected in numerous publications and ongoing research, along with prestigious awards like the Horizon Project 2021-SCORE PhD Grant. These achievements highlight his impact in environmental science and remote sensing, establishing him as a key figure in global climate resilience efforts.
