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Personal profile
Biography
I have expertise in GIS, spatial data analysis and geospatial machine learning; remote sensing and image analysis; and software development. My research develops tools and techniques to create maps of land cover, land use or other features on the Earth’s surface. I am also interested in the drivers and consequences of changes to built, natural, and agricultural environments. Often, this work is focused on Australian agricultural or urban landscapes and in support of international rural development projects.
I collaborate widely across research, government, not-for-profit, and private sectors. I have recent experience working in Australia, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Pacific Island Countries. Alongside my research activities, I develop and deliver GIS and geospatial data analysis training for a range of audiences spanning university education to government officials.
I have developed and coordinate the undergraduate Advanced Spatial Analysis (GEOG3300) and Decisions from Data in Agriculture (AGRI3003) units. I teach the geospatial machine learning component of Advanced Spatial and Environmental Modelling (ENVT5566) as part of the Masters of Environmental Science program.
Education/Academic qualification
Computer Science, MSc, University of York
Award Date: 22 Jul 2023
Geography, PhD, University of Southampton
Award Date: 26 Jun 2014
Geography, BSc, University of Southampton
Award Date: 25 Jun 2010
Research expertise keywords
- Remote sensing
- GIS
- Machine learning / deep learning
- Spatial Science
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Adaptive water body detection: Integrating deep learning, normalised difference water index, and vector data for farm dam water monitoring with OmniWaterMask
Wright, N., Duncan, J. M. A., Nik Callow, J., Thompson, S. E. & George, R. J., Sept 2025, In: ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. 227, p. 714-732 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Automated property parcel classification using very high-resolution land cover imagery and multi-modal deep learning: Effective city-scale monitoring for urban expansion outcome modelling
Chotirosniramit, W., Duncan, J., Hurley, J., Thompson, S., Amati, M., Sun, Q. & Boruff, B., 23 Dec 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Training sensor-agnostic deep learning models for remote sensing: Achieving state-of-the-art cloud and cloud shadow identification with OmniCloudMask
Wright, N., Duncan, J. M. A., Callow, J. N., Thompson, S. E. & George, R. J., 15 May 2025, In: Remote Sensing of Environment. 322, 114694.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus) -
An intercomparison of national and global land use and land cover products for Fiji
Davies, K. P., Duncan, J., Varea, R., Ralulu, D., Nagaunavou, S., Wales, N., Bruce, E. & Boruff, B., Dec 2024, In: International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation. 135, 15 p., 104260.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Association between preschooler outdoor play and home yard vegetation as measured by high resolution imagery: Findings from the PLAYCE study
Robinson, T., Dhamrait, G., Murray, K., Boruff, B., Duncan, J., Schipperijn, J. & Christian, H., Jan 2024, In: Health and Place. 85, 103178.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
Datasets
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Tropical and Sub-Tropical Flood and Water Masks
Chotirosniramit, W. (Creator) & Duncan, J. (Creator), The University of Western Australia, 16 Aug 2023
DOI: 10.26182/r358-az49, https://pacificdata.org/data/dataset/tropical-and-sub-tropical-flood-and-water-masks and one more link, https://github.com/Warin1653/TST-Floods (show fewer)
Dataset
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A Satellite and Aerial Imagery-informed Deep Learning Approach for Enhancing Dwelling Yield Forecasting
Biermann, S. (Investigator 01), Boruff, B. (Investigator 02), Duncan, J. (Investigator 03) & Saunders, A. (Investigator 04)
21/07/25 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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Leveraging Earth Observation (EO) Data To Enhance Tree Crop Production And Their Resilience In A Changing Climate In Australia- FruitSense
Boruff, B. (Investigator 01) & Duncan, J. (Investigator 02)
Science & Technology Facilities Council
1/02/23 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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Shades of urban greening: Understanding the social, design and environmental impacts of plant foliage colour in hot cities
Pauli, N. (Chief Investigator), Boruff, B. (Investigator), Duncan, J. (Investigator), Grose, M. (Investigator), Gupta, N. (Investigator), Ignatieva, M. (Investigator), Moore, C. (Investigator), Zuniga, A. (Investigator), Boruff, B. (CoPI), Duncan, J. (CoPI), Grose, M. (CoPI), Gupta, N. (CoPI), Ignatieva, M. (CoPI), Moore, C. (CoPI) & Zuniga, A. (CoPI)
The University of Western Australia
1/01/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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UKRI/Southampton EO Demonstrator
Boruff, B. (Investigator 01) & Duncan, J. (Investigator 02)
30/03/22 → 30/09/22
Project: Research
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Mapping flooding in Fiji's croplands
Duncan, J. (Investigator 01) & Boruff, B. (Investigator 02)
10/01/22 → 1/09/23
Project: Research
Press/Media
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Work has been published on The Conversation.
Correa, D., Thompson, S., Duncan, J. & Crompton, O.
16/11/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media