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Matthew Balazs

Research Assistant Professor at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Areas of expertise

  • - Remote Sensing and GIS Technology
  • - Novel Applications of 3D Remote Sensing Data
  • - Natural Hazard Assessment & Climate Change Adaptation

About me

Dr. Balazs has over fifteen years of experience in the geospatial sciences in both academia and the private sectors. His work using UAS began early on in the evolution of the technology and has used data collected from UAS surveys in multiple research applications. Dr. Balazs specializes in the use of UAS data in the study of coastal hazards and the visualization of the data for education and outreach activities using immersive virtual reality.