Evelyn Uuemaa is a geographer and Professor in Geoinformatics at the University of Tartu with nine years of focused experience in geospatial research and open data. She leads the Landscape Geoinformatics Lab, translating landscape ecology and cartographic expertise into applied geoinformatics methods and teaching. Her career spans roles from researcher to department head and includes a Marie Curie fellowship in New Zealand, reflecting international collaboration and research leadership. Evelyn holds a PhD in Landscape Ecology and an MSc in Geoinformatics and Cartography, combining rigorous ecological theory with practical spatial data skills. A passionate advocate for open geospatial data, she pairs academic rigor with hands-on lab leadership and a knack for making complex spatial analyses accessible. Outside academia she’s known for her curiosity-driven approach — a self-described foodie and coffee aficionado who brings that same energy to collaborative research.
9 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
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Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Landscape Ecology, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Landscape Ecology at University of Tartu
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