Our team

SatSchool Committee

Alex Lewis (he/they)

Co-Chair

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Alex enjoyed science and maths at school, going on to study Physics at university.
After graduating, Alex knew that they wanted to pursue a career in research but decided that transferring to the environmental sciences would allow them to pursue an area that they had a deeper interest in.
Alex is currently researching convective systems using machine learning, satellite data and computer models.

Yvonne Anderson (she/her)

Co-Chair/Treasurer

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At school, Yvonne enjoyed chemistry, maths and music, choosing to study chemistry at the university of Edinburgh. There, she became passionate about outreach through volunteering at science festivals and leading the Women in STEM society.
Yvonne wanted to learn more about climate change so moved to Leeds to do a masters in climate and atmospheric science.
Yvonne is now a PhD student at the University of Leeds, researching atmosphere-ocean interactions in the North Atlantic.

Oliver Swainston (he/him)

Webmaster

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Since school, Ollie has been interested in both Earth and space, leading him to study Geography (BA, MSc) and satellite remote sensing at UEA, Norwich.
He deepened this focus through study at the International Space University (MSc) and roles at radar earth observation company ICEYE and RAND Europe Space Hub.
Ollie is now an E5DTP PhD student using radar satellite imagery to study permafrost and uncover under-recognised climate change impacts.

Ellie Fisher (she/her)

Resource Maintenance

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Ellie is a PhD student at the University of Leeds focusing on measuring ice dynamic change in Greenland using satellite data. She also works at the Centre for Environmental Data Analysis (CEDA), in the management and archival of public environmental datasets.
Ellie started out in earth sciences, studying Geology at Durham University, before undertaking a Double MSc in Environmental Changes at Higher Latitudes at the University of Helsinki (Finland) and the Agricultural University of Iceland.
Ellie has also worked/volunteered in roles within the British Antarctic Survey, Stockholm Environment Institute, Vaisala Oyj, UK Polar Network, and EDIG (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Geoscience).

Daisy Huang (she/her)

Funding and Grants

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Daisy Huang is a geophysicist and a pioneer in InSAR processing and analysis.
Daisy discovered that the InSAR topographic phase component is sensitive to millimetre-scale elevation change along gentle-slope terrain.
Daisy named this approach Differential Residual Topographic Phase (DRTP), a method with significant potential for diverse applications.

Seonaid Rapach (she/her)

External Communications Co-lead

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Seonaid is pursuing a PhD at the University of Strathclyde, exploring how satellite imagery can be used as legal evidence in criminal courts.
She studied Astrophysics for her Bachelor’s degree, but then she transitioned to applied science through a Master’s in ‘Satellite Data for Sustainable Development’, i.e observing Space from Earth to analyzing Earth from Space.
Seonaid is passionate about learning the relationship between society and nature, a crucial aspect of her research, because satellites monitor human behaviour through the environmental evidence they leave behind.

Naomi Mavungu (she/her)

External Communications Co-lead

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Naomi is passionate about the intersections of energy, sustainability, and society; especially balancing net‑zero ambitions with energy security and affordability. Her undergraduate was in Sociology and it focused on energy systems and their societal implications.
After two years working with an energy community organisation in Manchester, Naomi chose to pursue an MSc in Energy, Society, and Sustainability at the University of Edinburgh.
Naomi plans to continue into a PhD. Her proposed research will focus on advancing energy system modelling to optimise hydrogen infrastructure and strengthen energy resilience in Scotland.

Paula Romero (she/her)

Social Media

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Paula has been fascinated by the Earth and outer space from a young age and always aspired to become a scientist, which led her to pursue a degree in Physics.
She was first introduced to the potential of satellites and Earth Observation during her time at university, when she also developed an interest in improving our understanding of the atmosphere, especially clouds.
Paula is now a PhD student at the University of Leeds, where she researches the climate of tropical clouds using satellite data, aiming to understand their role in global weather and climate systems.

Oliver McFarlane (he/him)

Events Coordinator Co-Lead

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Oliver enjoyed geography at school and loved the outdoors.
At University, Oliver became really curious and interested in how people lived with forests and how they were changing in different places around the world.
Oliver is now working on a PhD to better understand how satellites can help measure the amount of carbon in different types of vegetation in the tropics.

Monish Manjunatha (he/him)

Events Coordinator Co-Lead

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Monish Manjunatha developed a strong interest in computing, climate systems, and building data tools during school, currently studying a MSc in Earth Observation and GIS.
Through academia and industry, Monish gravitated towards climate risk, and Earth observation; applying data-driven approaches to real-world environmental challenges. Currently focusing on extreme weather events and agriculture.
Monish works on integrating satellite and climate reanalysis data to support decision-making in agriculture and environmental planning. Currently for Yield Modelling and Frost Risk Assessment in Alpine Apple Orchards.

Holly Moore (she/her)

EO Ambassador Network Coordinator

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At school Holly was very interested in geography and learning about how our earth worked. She was particularly passionate about natural hazards, understanding the processes driving them and the ways we can mitigate damage and minimise risks to communities.
This passion led her to study Environmental Science and Climate and Atmospheric Science at university, where she was also introduced to remote sensing.
Holly is now studying a PhD in Engineering focusing on modelling building damage in Madagascar caused by cyclones and detecting damage in satellite imagery.

Leam Howe (he/him)

General Member

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Leam enjoyed maths and physics at school, choosing to do a Physics degree at the University of Nottingham.
He enjoys the outdoors and began to see the effects of climate change, as a result he chose to do a Masters in Climate and Atmospheric Science.
Leam is now a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh studying mountain snow patches using remote sensing.

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