Congratulations to SENSE CDT alumnus Sam Bancroft, who successfully defended his thesis: “Assessing food production systems using machine learning and remote sensing”
Sam found that being part of the SENSE CDT
… has been an incredibly rewarding experience, both professionally and personally. I appreciated the sense of community within the inaugural cohort, as we navigated the challenges of starting a PhD during COVID-19. SENSE made a big difference— notjust in sharing technical knowledge but in building connections that have shaped my research journey.
SENSE reinforced the value of teamwork and open discussion in science. Some of the best ideas and solutions— academic or otherwise— emerged from informal chats during symposiums and workshops. While conferences offer similar opportunities, the shared Earth Observation connection within SENSE created an academic family that was both welcoming and genuinely fun to be part of. I’m incredibly grateful for the support and friendships I’ve gained through SENSE and look forward to carrying these experiences into the next stage of my career.
Thanks go to Sam’s supervision team Professor Andrew Challinor, Professor Anthony Cohn, and Professor Netta Cohen, as well as Sam’s examiners: Dr Brian Barret & Professor Dominick Spracklen.