Dr. Emma Tebbs

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Emma Tebbs is a specialist in Earth observation, conservation, and sustainable development. Her research focuses on remote sensing of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, particularly lakes, rivers, and catchments. As Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the African Lake Remote Sensing Network (ALReS), she leads projects developing satellite-based monitoring tools in collaboration with local partners. Recent projects include the KCL-ACARE Water Quality Monitoring Tool, utilizing region-specific data to map key indicators such as chlorophyll-a in near-real-time. She is also involved in a project funded by the European Space Agency aimed at mapping invasive aquatic plants globally. Before joining King’s College London, Emma was a Research Associate in Spatial Ecology and Remote Sensing. She holds a PhD from the University of Leicester on remote sensing of ecohydrology in the East African Rift lakes. Emma's research explores innovative uses of Earth Observation technologies to address global challenges related to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, with a special emphasis on developing countries in Africa.

Research Interests

Courses

Field Research Physical Geography BSc Geography Research Tutorials Earth Observation Science Solutions Sustainability Practice Earth Observation Remote Sensing Sustainability

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.