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Harald van der Werff

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Harald van der Werff

PhD

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2871-3913
1998 …2026

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Hello! I am a remote sensing specialist for geoscience applications. I develop solutions for monitoring the natural environment and acquiring mineral intelligence on national to continental scales. Typical applications are the detection of critical raw materials and environmental pollution resulting from resource exploration, monitoring of landscape dynamics for public safety, and finding sources of green energy.

I teach courses in international environments. My speciality is to bring a research attitude to the classroom. My activities reflect my passion for education:

  • online (e-learning) and classroom MSc & PhD courses;
  • tailor-made courses on location (Africa, Asia, Latin America);
  • supervision of MSc and PhD theses and mentoring students;
  • vice-chair M-SE & M-GEO examination board.

My personal research interest is the development of practical solutions in remote sensing and image processing:

  • Translating mineral characteristics to high spectral resolution indices acquired in the laboratory, which in turn are translated to the capabilities of freely available lower-resolution satellite imagery for large-scale and real-world applications;
  • Using freely available satellite imagery for continental-scale geological mapping with simple methods, ensuring that anyone in the world can re-use and build on my findings;
  • Analysis of multi-temporal data acquired from satellites and time-lapse cameras in the field to track changes at the earth's surface over time.

I care for my colleagues and students' well-being. I am a first-aid responder, and I am a very good listener.

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Knowledge-based remote sensing of complex objects: recognition of spectral and spatial patterns resulting from natural hydrocarbon seepages, Utrecht University

Award Date: 10 Mar 2006

Keywords

  • QE Geology
  • spectroscopy
  • hyperspectral
  • iron oxide
  • rare earth elements
  • minerals
  • remote sensing
  • raw materials
  • time lapse
  • hydrocarbons
  • time series
  • earth dynamics
  • GE Environmental Sciences
  • heavy metals
  • hydrocarbons
  • greenhouse gases
  • mine tailings
  • TR Photography
  • time lapse
  • image processing
  • earth dynamics
  • LB2300 Higher Education
  • student centered

Climate Expert Keywords

  • Earth Observation and Remote Sensing
  • Earth Sciences
  • Data Science

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  2. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  3. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  4. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  5. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  6. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  7. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land

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