Summary
Stephen Hallett is a Professor in Applied Environmental Informatics with over a decade of experience translating environmental science into operational information systems that inform national policy on soil quality, pollution control, water resources and geohazard risk. He has held leadership roles including Associate Director for Digital Research, Infrastructure and Data at NERC and directs the DREAM Centre for Doctoral Training in Big Data and Risk Mitigation, bridging academic training with real-world environmental decision support. A hands-on researcher and developer, he combines expertise in GIS/remote sensing, 3D visualization, VR/AR, high-level programming and database design to manage and present environmental Big Data. Stephen founded the Soils Education resource and contributes to European Commission soil education initiatives, reflecting a commitment to outreach and capacity building beyond academia. Notably, his work emphasizes practical systems for environmental risk assessment and climate-change impact modelling that directly support policy and industrial stakeholders.
11 years of coding experience
PhD, PhD at Cranfield University