Monica’s research investigates data analytics of movement within complex networks, among individuals and groups, and emerging from the interaction of social, economical and environmental systems.
“My research is about making sense of real-time big data about the world, no matter whether that data is generated by sensors on a smartphone or vehicle or by a person.”
“I am interested in how people use maps and other information visualisations both in everyday life and to support their thinking about real-world spatial problems like finding clusters of disease or identifying economic improvement zones. I also apply geospatial analysis techniques in collaboration with historians to understand past events like the Vietnam War.”
“I am developing and applying GIS-based techniques and approaches to modelling, analysis and visualization of geographical phenomena, patterns and processes, at fine resolution, to support urban and regional sustainability.”
“My research centres in the interdisciplinary fields of geography, psychology, transport, and GIS, with topics related to human-environment interactions, human mobility, and urban planning, such as the impact of urban vegetation on urban heat islands (UHI).”
“My research involves the use of digital imagery, combined with other spatial technologies, for measurement and monitoring, including the emerging role of Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems for data acquisition.”