Chris Williams

Chris Williams is an experienced professional in geospatial data analytics, currently serving as the Head of Digital Mapping and Geospatial Analysis Lead at the British Geological Survey since August 2017. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams in spatial data analysis, machine learning, product development, and environmental process modeling, with a focus on climate change impacts. Prior experience includes a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Bristol, where Chris focused on the integration of remote sensing data for enhancing topographic representations of Greenland, and a research officer role at Swansea University in glaciology. Chris holds a PhD from the University of Leeds, where the research centered on glacier geometry and mass balance, complemented by a BSc in Geography from Newcastle University. Early career experiences include a research assistantship at the Earthwatch Institute, where contributions were made to glacial geomorphological projects in Iceland.