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Biography

I am a glaciologist with research and teaching interests in glaciers and glacial environments, climate and environmental change, and GIS and remote sensing.

I joined the University of Portsmouth as a lecturer in GIS and Remote Sensing in February 2014 and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in December 2015.

  • PhD (Queen Mary, University of London and UNIS), 2010-2014 [Supervisors: Sven Lukas, Doug Benn, Bryn Hubbard]
  • MSc (by research) (Durham University), 2009-2010 [Supervisors: Chris Stokes, Mike Bentley]
  • BSc Geography (University of Plymouth), 2005-2008 [Dissertation supervisor: David Croot]

Research Interests

I use a combination of satellite data and fieldwork in my research in the following key areas of glaciology:

  • Surging glaciers
  • Glacier hazards in high mountain regions
  • The timings and dynamics of former ice masses

Teaching Responsibilities

I am the MSc Geographical Information Systems Course Leader.

I teach the following topics at all levels from first year undergradaute (Level 4) to masters (Level 7):

  • GIS
  • Earth observation and remote sensing
  • Environmental change
  • Glaciers and glacial environments
  • Glacier hazards
  • Surveying and cartography
  • Academic study skills

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):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

Education/Academic qualification

Ph.D., On the ice-sediment-landform associations of surging glaciers on Svalbard, Queen Mary University of London

30 Sept 201028 Feb 2014

Award Date: 30 Sept 2014

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  • European Geosciences Union Assembly 2024

    Pearce, D. (Presented poster), Lovell, H. (Presented poster), Harcourt, W. (Presented poster), Gajek, W. (Presented poster), Hann, R. (Presented poster), Rea, B. R. (Presented poster), Benn, D. I. (Presented poster), Lukas, S. (Presented poster) & Spagnolo, M. (Presented poster)

    17 Apr 2024

    Activity: Participating in or organising an event typesParticipation in conference

  • Geophysical Research Letters (Journal)

    Lovell, H. (Peer reviewer)

    11 Apr 2024 → …

    Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work typesPublication peer-review

  • Arctic Science Summit Week

    Lovell, H. (Invited speaker), Hardiman, M. (Presented paper) & Tejsner, P. (Presented paper)

    24 Mar 2024

    Activity: Participating in or organising an event typesParticipation in conference

  • Communications Earth and Environment (Journal)

    Lovell, H. (Peer reviewer)

    10 Aug 2023 → …

    Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work typesPublication peer-review

  • INQUA Congress Rome 2023

    Boston, C. (Presented poster), Chandler, B. M. P. (Presented poster), Lovell, H. (Presented poster), Weber, P. (Presented poster) & Davies, B. (Presented poster)

    18 Jul 2023

    Activity: Participating in or organising an event typesParticipation in conference