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 picture of a rain garden in between a street and a sidewalk.

Solutions for Greening Cities

Mark Altaweel

There are various solutions for implementing green infrastructure in cities including the removal of on-street parking to create space for tree planting.

A dry river bed during a drought.

Changes to the Global Water Cycle

Mark Altaweel

Researchers are using Earth observation satellites to track changes to the global water cycle.

A view of an aspen forest showing yellow and green leaved trees with a hill and a ridge in the background.

New Techniques for Measuring Biodiversity With Remote Sensing

Mark Altaweel

New satellite imagery techniques make it easier to observe plant biodiversity and map changes over time, allowing conservationists to plan for the future.

Campaign GPS antenna on Kīlauea's south flank at Pu‘ukapukapu inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Improving the Accuracy of GPS and GNSS

Mark Altaweel

To improve accuracy and signaling of GPS and GNSS, a new technique that depends on ground-based systems has been developed.

Nukuhou coastal wetland. A tidal wetland with grey mangroves (Avicennia marina) and salt marsh threatened by sea level rise. At Ohiwa Harbor, North Island, New Zealand.

Mapping Coastal Ecosystem Change

Mark Altaweel

A collaboration initiative, called coastTrain, helps to provide data so that scientists can better address challenges coastal regions face.