Dr Maya Shah
Research Scientist · Environmental Data
Edinburgh, UK · maya.shah@example.com
Professional profile
Environmental researcher studying urban climate resilience through spatial analysis and statistical modelling. Experienced in interdisciplinary research, reproducible methods and communicating findings to policy audiences.
Professional experience
Research Fellow
2022–PresentCaledon Institute for Environment
- Developed spatial models linking tree canopy coverage with urban heat exposure.
- Coordinated data collection across 40 monitoring locations with local partners.
- Supervised two postgraduate researchers and maintained reproducible analysis workflows.
Doctoral Researcher
2018–2022North Coast University
- Designed a multi-year study of neighbourhood-level climate vulnerability.
- Presented research methods at four academic conferences.
Publications & research
Selected publication · Fictional example
Shah, M. et al. (2025). Mapping neighbourhood heat exposure. Journal of Urban Environment, 12(2), 45–62.
Research interests
Urban climate adaptation, environmental inequality and reproducible spatial methods.
Education & qualifications
PhD Environmental Science
North Coast University · 2022
MSc Applied Statistics
Caledon University · 2018
Core skills
- R
- Python
- GIS
- Statistical modelling
- Research design
- Academic writing
- Data visualisation
