Telephone: +47 465 05 709
E-mail: katarzyna.ostapowicz@nina.no
Area:
Coast and Arctic
Research group:
Arctic Ecology 2
Office:
TROMSØ
Knowledge areas
Dr. Katarzyna Ostapowicz, with a PhD in Earth Sciences, is a researcher specializing in remote sensing, geoinformatics, data science, and artificial intelligence. She integrates advanced methodologies to address complex challenges within land system science and sustainability science. With an academic foundation in geography and physics, her interdisciplinary expertise enables the exploration of land cover and land use change, biodiversity transformations, climate change impacts, human-environment interactions, and carbon cycling in both blue and green ecosystems. Her research particularly focuses on the sensitive ecosystems of mountainous and polar regions.
In addition to her research endeavors, dr. Ostapowicz has experience leading and managing research lab. and international and national projects, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange. She is also dedicated to teaching and mentoring students at various academic levels, contributing to the development of future scientists in her field.
Research Areas
- Remote Sensing and AI: Developing machine learning models to analyse Earth observation data.
- Land Use and Land Cover Dynamics: Investigating long-term transformations in land systems.
- Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Analysing the impacts of human activities and climate change.
- Sustainability Science: Designing frameworks for ecosystem resilience and policy support.
- Climate Change Impacts: Modelling global warming effects on ecosystems and landscapes.
Project Management, Teaching and Mentorship
Dr. Katarzyna Ostapowicz has experience leading both research lab. (EO-Change Lab), as well as managing international and national research and educational projects and networks. Her work encompasses scientific and educational initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary research, teaching, and knowledge exchange. She has successfully managed projects such as TRACE and RS4FOR, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives. Additionally, she collaborates with global scientific and educational networks, enhancing cross-disciplinary research and facilitating knowledge transfer.
Applied Research and Industry Collaboration
She has contributed to projects that bridge academic research with practical applications, driving innovation and sustainable practices across various industries. Engagement with public and private sector organizations has enabled the translation of scientific insights into actionable solutions, benefiting both the scientific community and industry stakeholders.
Commitment to Education and Mentorship
Committed to the education and advancement of future scientists, dr. Ostapowicz has a strong background in teaching and mentoring students at undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels.
Key qualifications
- Remote sensing and geoinformatics for land system science
- AI and machine learning applications in spatial analysis
- Sustainability science focused on mountainous and polar regions
- Innovative approaches to studying land use and biodiversity
- Project Management
- Academic Teaching and Mentorship
E-mail: katarzyna.anna.ostapowicz(a)gmail.com
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CV for Katarzyna Anna Ostapowicz