Josie Lynch
PhD Student
School of Science and the Environment
Research Degree Students
email: j.lynch@worc.ac.uk
Josie's research focuses on innovative methods for soil erosion monitoring and Natural Flood Management (NFM). She use drones to capture ultra-high resolution Digital Surface Models (DSMs) to provide detailed insights on the volume of soil eroded from agricultural fields and the financial cost this has to landowners.
At both the local and catchment scale, she aims to challenge the current NFM approach, which often targets areas based on landowner relationships rather than suitability. Using tools like SCALGO, SCIMAP, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Josie maps and model priority locations for NFM, promoting a more evidence-based and effective strategy for flood management.
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Geography, 2020, University of Worcester
- PG Cert Research Methods, 2022, University of Worcester
- CAA Approved A2 CofC and GVC (UK), Global Drone Training
- EASA Approved Remote Pilot Certificate of Competency (Europe ), Drone Flight Academy
Recent Publications
Lynch, J., McDougall, D. and Maddock, I., 2022. A sensitivity analysis of Rillstats for soil erosion estimates from UAV derived digital surface models (No. EGU22-344). Copernicus Meetings.
Smith, M., Collins, R., Bratt, E., Lynch, J., Bisp, E., Hayman, M. and Evans, S. (2019) The use of Short Camtasia Videos to Support Students with SPSS and Excel Software. Poster Presentation. University of Worcester Learning and Teaching Conference 2019
Membership of Professional Bodies
- Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE),British Society for Geomorphology (BGS)
- Socio-ecological Systems and Sustainability Research Group - University of Worcester