Honorary and Affiliate Appointments

Discover the Honorary Staff and Affiliate Academics who contribute to UCL Geography’s research, teaching and global collaborations, enriching the Department’s vibrant intellectual community.

Sociologist and environmental humanities scholar, researching transformative approaches to centring animals in social research and public understanding of the Anthropocene.

Ben Goldsmith
Ben Goldsmith

Honorary Lecturer

Goldsmith Ecology

Consultant ecologist and freshwater specialist, with expertise in lake ecology, restoration and aquatic plant conservation.

Matthew Hopkinson
Matthew Hopkinson

Honorary Professor of Practice

Didobi

Datapreneur and commercial data strategist, creating economic value and social impact through insight, analysis, and innovative data-driven decision-making.

Lauren Hughes
Lauren Hughes

Honorary Senior Research Fellow

Natural History Museum

Marine biodiversity curator and amphipod taxonomist, advancing global research and conservation of crustacean diversity through taxonomy, curation and international collaboration.

Data strategist and human-centric analytics expert, looking at statistical modelling, data linkage, and insights to improve outcomes for under-represented and marginalised communities.

Anne-Lise Jourdan
Anne-Lise Jourdan

Honorary Senior Research Fellow

Ingénieur de Recherche CNRS

Geochemist and isotope specialist advancing climate and environmental research through analytical innovation and international collaboration.

Internationally recognised expert on climate change and public health, with extensive research, policy, and advisory experience.

Tian Lan
Tian Lan

Honorary Senior Research Fellow

UCL Department of Geography

Specialist in Geographic Data Science, urban geography, and the spatial analysis of social inequality.

Matt Lane
Matt Lane

Honorary Research Fellow

University of Edinburgh

Urban geographer and environmental governance researcher, specialising in sustainable cities, climate adaptation, and transcalar urban policy.

Freshwater ecologist and conservation scientist, researching river hydromorphology, biodiversity, and ecosystem restoration. 

Interdisciplinary researcher and engineer pioneering user-driven mapping and data innovation to connect people, places and technology.

Researcher and citizen science specialist, examining how communities and technology collaborate to generate, validate and apply data for global sustainability and policy impact.

Climate scientist and editor specialising in past climate tipping points and their implications for future change.

Martin Perrow
Martin Perrow

Honorary Professor

ECON Ecological Consultancy Ltd

Internationally renowned ecologist and restoration specialist, advancing innovation in conservation science, impact assessment, and ecological consultancy.

Alan Smith
Alan Smith

Honorary Professor of Practice

The Financial Times

Award-winning visual journalist and data visualisation specialist, leading innovation in data storytelling and communication.

John Spiropoulos

Honorary Research Fellow

UCL Department of Geography

Economic sociologist and urban development specialist, advancing research on youth livelihoods, infrastructure, and community-driven urban transformation in Africa.

Palaeolimnologist and conservation scientist using sediment records to study ecological change and inform sustainable management in global river deltas.

Research leader at Kew Wakehurst specialising in remote sensing, forest ecology, and innovative methods to quantify and monitor biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Globally recognised economic geographer and thought leader, pioneering research on globalisation, production networks, and regional development.

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