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Matthew is a Reader in Physical Geography and Natural Hazards and has focused his research career to date on the monitoring of GeoHazards (mainly volcanoes and earthquakes) by remote sensing, using infrared sensors that can be found on NASA/ESA satellites. He has worked more generally on geographical research involving the use of computing, programming, GIS and modelling and has also begun to focus on the humitarian side of natural hazards - in terms of risk assessment and disaster management. Matthew has regularly contributed to the broadcast and written media on the themes above.
Matthew completed his PhD at King’s College, London, where he utilised his computing and geographic skills in the remote sensing of earthquakes and volcanoes. Following this, he completed a post-doctoral position, also at King’s College London, where he worked on a project comparing urban energy balance models. During his time at King’s College, Matthew was a tutor and lecturer both there and at the London School of Economics. Matthew started a lectureship at Coventry University in 2010 and since joining, has maintained his research interests and has had the opportunity to be a visiting reseacher/lecturer at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks (where he remains as Associate Faculty), the University of Hawaii, Manoa, the China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou and Sichuan University, Chengdu.
Outside of his research, Matthew has led many modules (both undergraduate and postgraduate) on themes ranging from natural hazards and their management, to more generic themes of general physical geography/geology and research skills.
Research Interests
Natural hazards; Natural disasters; Environmental change management; Remote sensing; Volcanoes; Earthquakes
Education/Academic qualification
Higher Education Practice, Postgraduate Certificate, Coventry University
Remote Sensing, Doctorate, King's College London
Geography, Degree, Queen Mary University of London
Information Technology, MSc, Queen Mary University of London
External positions
Lecturer (Summer Immersion Programme), Sichuan University
2017 → …Visiting Research Fellow, University of Hawaii
Aug 2016Visiting Scholar, China University of Mining and Technology
Mar 2013Applied Research Fellow + Affiliate Faculty Member, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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Projects
- 1 Finished
Modelling and Mapping statistical probabilities; correlation between Zika virus transmission
Charlesworth, S., Blackett, M. & Warwick, F.
2/04/17 → 1/04/19
Project: Research
Research Output
Holocene coastal change at Luce Bay, South West Scotland
Smith, D., Tipping, R., Jordan, J. & Blackett, M., 29 Jun 2020, In : Journal of Quaternary Science. (In-Press), p. (In-Press) 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
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The co-incidence of earthquakes and volcanoes: assessing global volcanic radiant flux responses to earthquakes in the 21st century
Hill-Butler, C., Blackett, M., Wright, R. & Trodd, N., 13 Jan 2020, In : Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. 393, 106770.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
The potential of satellite remote sensing for monitoring the onset of volcanic activity on Taipei’s doorstep
Chan, H-P., Chang, C-P., Lin, T-H., Blackett, M., Kuo-Chen, H. & Tien-Shun Lin, A., 2020, In : International Journal of Remote Sensing. 41, 4, p. 1372-1388 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Application of thermal remote sensing to the observation of natural hazards
Blackett, M., 21 Mar 2018, Natural Hazards: Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Landslides. Singh, R. & Bartless, D. (eds.). CRC PressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
An Overview of Infrared Remote Sensing of Volcanic Activity
Blackett, M., 12 Apr 2017, In : Journal of Imaging. 3, 2, 24 p., 13.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
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Activities
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Higher Education Academy Conference
Yung-Fang Chen (Speaker), Matthew Blackett (Speaker)1 Feb 2017
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Volcanic Disaster Risk Reduction, Resilience, Well-being and Culture Workshop
Matthew Blackett (Organiser)15 Feb 2016 → 19 Feb 2016
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
International Conference of Indonesian Society for Remote Sensing
Matthew Blackett (Speaker)17 Oct 2016 → 19 Oct 2016
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
EGU General Assembly
Charley Hill-Butler (Speaker), Matthew Blackett (Speaker)2015
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
China University of Mining and Technology Conference
Matthew Blackett (Speaker)1 Apr 2014
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Press / Media
Grounded aircraft could make weather forecasts less reliable
13/05/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Sky News (TV). Subject: Australian Bush Fires
23/12/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
BBC Coventry and Warks Radio: comment on the new IPCC report
8/10/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment