She is part of a team that develops and deploy advanced technologies for Earth observation. With nearly a decade at RAL Space, Michelle has a wealth of experience in remote sensing and calibration, beginning as a researcher in the Optical Systems Calibration and Validation Group where she worked on hyperspectral imaging to detect Dothistroma in Scots pine trees. Michelle completed her PhD at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand and subsequently worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford. She later joined the Dynamic and Structural Sciences consortium based at the Research Complex at Harwell before transitioning to RAL Space in 2015.
Her expertise spans physical chemistry, laser spectroscopy, instrument design and project management underpinning her contributions to Earth observation and calibration innovation. Michelle remains committed to advancing RAL Space’s mission through reliable and impactful Earth observation data.
