Research Interests
I am studying the integration and merging of LiDAR laser point data and
high resolution optical image remote sensing data for the extraction of
forest biophysical parameters including biomass, density, and leaf area
index. In addition, I am working on integrating these variables into ecological
process models to predict estimates of primary productivity and aboveground
forest carbon sequestration. My field sites are located in and around
Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada.
Previous research (MSc) was conducted in the Rocky Mountains and foothills
of western Alberta, where I used modeling techniques on multispectral
satellite imagery to predict stand height and volume of multiple forest
species.
I am currently employed within the Department of Geography at Brock University
in St Catharine’s, Ontario, teaching introductory physical geography,
geomatics, GIS, and upper level remote sensing courses.
Supervisors: Dr. Paul Treitz and Dr. Benoit St-Onge
(UQAM)
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Neal
Pilger (Ph.D. Candidate)