Frances Leung

Research and Professional Interests

My research focuses on understanding the roles that urban and suburban green spaces play in fostering sustainability and biodiversity amid climate change. Using remote sensing imageries, I investigate the spatial-temporal changes in vegetation and land use of green spaces such as gardens, parks and green roofs. Through this work, I aim to generate insights that promote the development of more sustainable, adaptable and resilient environments for us to live in. 

Why Geography, Geomatics and Environment at UTM?

As an avid gardener, I have a personal passion for using plants as a medium to create aesthetically pleasing spaces that promote mental health and well-being. As a data science practitioner, I enjoy delving into datasets to find patterns and extract insights. GGE at UTM enables me to combine these two things that I love and make scientific discoveries.