Mark Altaweel

Mark Altaweel is a Reader in Near Eastern Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London, having held previous appointments and joint appointments at the University of Chicago, University of Alaska, and Argonne National Laboratory. Mark has an undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Masters and PhD degrees from the University of Chicago’s Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations.
A diagram showing the formation of internal waves underneath the surface of the water.

The Role of Internal Waves in Climate Change

Mark Altaweel

Scientists from the UK and US have identified underwater internal waves as crucial in understanding and addressing climate change.

What is PostGIS?

Mark Altaweel

PostGIS is an Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)-compliant software that serves as an extension for PostgreSQL, an object-relational database.

Two maps of the Los Angeles area showing changes in nitrogen dioxide over time.

Mapping Air Pollution in the United States

Mark Altaweel

NEMO and TEMPO are two scientific endeavors aimed at producing hourly air pollution maps of the United States.

A flooded street with buildings in the background.

Rising Sea Levels and Human Migration

Mark Altaweel

Researchers predict that by 2100 between 17 to 72 million people will migrate as a result of coastal land loss due to sea level rise.

An AI drawing of a cite with buildings organized in circles.

Using AI to Design Cities

Mark Altaweel

Researchers now are trying to use artificial intelligence techniques, including deep reinforcement learning, to design more efficient and sustainable urban spaces.