Anna (Anali) Azabdaftari is an Associate Lecturer in Geospatial Science and Technology at Western Sydney University, where she contributes to both education and research. She holds a PhD in Urban Expansion Analysis, specializing in Satellite Communication and Remote Sensing. Proficient in tools like ArcGIS Pro, ENVI, and QGIS, Anna applies her expertise to projects focusing on land use change, water quality mapping, and sustainable development. Her research leverages remote sensing and GIS to tackle environmental challenges and promote sustainable development. Her work encompasses urban expansion analysis, soil salinity mapping, and water quality assessment, utilizing advanced satellite image processing and spatial analysis techniques. Key projects include district-level urban sprawl modeling with the CA-Markov model and the integration of remote sensing data with ground measurements for soil salinity monitoring. Through her research, Anna aims to deliver practical solutions for land use planning, climate change adaptation, and environmental conservation.

• Remote Sensing Applications
• Satellite Image Processing
• Urban Modelling
• Climate Change 
• Water Quality mapping 
• Soil Mapping
• Land Use Land cover Mapping
• Sustainable Development

Anna has held several academic and research roles, including Teaching Assistant at Macquarie University, where she taught GIS and remote sensing applications, and Research Assistant on marine conservation projects in East Africa. She also contributed to studies on the environmental impacts of gold mining during her time at Istanbul Technical University.