Dr. Andrew Skidmore

Professor

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Biography

Professor Andrew Skidmore specializes in Spatial Ecology and is affiliated with Macquarie University. His research focuses on remote sensing, particularly hyperspectral and LiDAR technologies for monitoring vegetation and habitat fragmentation due to climate change. With over a decade of experience at the Forestry Corporation New South Wales, he has also served as a member and director at the Centre for Remote Sensing and GIS at the University of New South Wales. For 19 years, he led the Department of Natural Resources and has developed a research focus on Essential Biodiversity Variables through Earth Observation to promote sustainable resource management. His notable projects involve machine learning applications in monitoring ecosystems and forest communities in Australia. He has participated in numerous collaborative research efforts, continuously contributing to advancements in the field of spatial ecology and remote sensing technologies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
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Specialization Notes

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