Robert Berry

Uwch Ddarlithydd Prifysgol De Cymru

Robert.berry1@southwales.ac.uk +44 (0) 1443 482183 @geo_compute

Mae'r cynnwys hwn ar gael yn Saesneg yn unig.

I’m a geographer working in field of research called geocomputation, which is concerned with the use of computational methods for processing, analysing, and visualising geographic data.

Current research interests include exploring the integration of natural language processing (NLP), AI, and geographical information systems (GIS), and developing automated computing solutions for tackling complex and data-intensive geospatial analysis problems.

I have recently started moving into the field of accessibility modelling, supporting colleagues in USW’s GIS Research Centre who have a strong record of delivering innovative and impactful research in this area. I also maintain an interest in the application of 3D landscape visualisation technologies for collaborative environmental planning.

Connected Communities: ICT Use and Connectivity of Minority Communities in Wales

Researchers from the Wales Institute of Social & Economic Research, Data & Methods, Swansea University, Cardiff University, and the University of Glamorgan will conduct a systematic research review in order to gain an understanding of the impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on changing cultures and patterns of connectivity within and between minority communities…

Research Team: Gary Higgs (Prifysgol De Cymru), Ian Stafford (Prifysgol Caerdydd), Panayiota Tsatsou (University of Leicester), Richard Fry (Prifysgol Abertawe), Robert Berry (Prifysgol De Cymru)

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The WISERD Geoportal: A tool for the discovery, analysis and visualisation of socio-economic (meta-) data for Wales

The Wales Institute of Socio-Economic Research, Data and Methods (WISERD) is an interdisciplinary, cross-institutional academic research group based in Wales, UK. One of the key objectives of WISERD is to develop a spatial framework that enhances a researcher’s ability to discover socio-economic research data relating to Wales with the aim of encouraging collaborative research and…

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Gauging levels of public acceptance to the use of visualisation tools in promoting public participation; a case study of wind farm planning in South Wales, UK

There is an increasing interest in the use of IT-based tools to encourage public participation in environmental decision making. Typically, this has involved the development of (predominantly prototype) systems applied in workshop scenarios with those stakeholders with an immediate interest in the planning issue in hand. Increasingly, however, the Internet is being used to explore…

Data a Dulliau, Lleoliadau, Y Gymdeithas Sifil | Tachwedd 2011

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Web-based GIS approaches to enhance public participation in wind farm planning

Planning information pertaining to the potential visual impacts of proposed construction developments is particularly important in the case of wind farm planning, given the high levels of concern amongst members of the public regarding the perceived negative visual impacts of wind turbines on the landscape. Previous research has highlighted the shortcomings associated with traditional visualization…

Data a Dulliau, Lleoliadau | Ebrill 2011

Adroddiadau a Briffiau

An evaluation of online GIS-based landscape and visual impact assessment tools and their potential for enhancing public participation: the example of wind farm planning in Wales

Effective information communication and public participation in the planning process are important elements for facilitating successful environmental decision-making. Previous research has demonstrated the importance of these factors for delivering benefits to a wide range of stakeholders in the planning system by increasing the transparency and efficiency of the planning process. Planning information relating to the…

Data a Dulliau | Tachwedd 2010

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Building a Geo-portal for Enhancing Collaborative Socio-Economic Research in Wales using Open Source Technology

The Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research, Data and Methods (WISERD) is a major new collaborative socio‐economic research programme involving five higher education institutions in Wales. This paper introduces the work of the WISERD data integration team and describes their plans for the development of an online geo‐portal. Their aim is to support WISERD…

Data a Dulliau | Porth Data WISERD | Ionawr 2010

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Beta Test The New WISERD Geoportal Software

23 Awst 2011 | Richard Fry, Robert Berry, Samuel Jones, Scott Orford

An exciting project at WISERD is encouraging social science researchers to test and review new geoportal software. The WISERD Geoportal (WGP) initiative aims to develop a web-based software application to enhance a researcher’s ability to discover socio-economic research data relating to Wales. Run by the WISERD Data Integration Team, the WGP hopes to encourage collaborative…

Data a Dulliau | Porth Data WISERD

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Mapping Your Research Data

21 Medi 2011 | Abertawe

Course Leaders: Professor Gary Higgs, Dr Scott Orford, Dr Robert Berry and Dr Richard Fry, WISERD Data Team This workshop provided a basic introduction to mapping spatial data using a Geographical Information System (GIS) software package. A GIS package can be used to store, manage, visualise, analyse and present any data that is linked to a geographic location. Researchers collect a…

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Mapping Your Research Data

17 Medi 2010 | Caerdydd

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Open Street Mapping for Social Scientists: Introductory Mapping Workshop

22 Ebrill 2010 | Caerdydd

Times: Day 1 – 11.30am to 4.30pm; Day 2 – 9.00am to 3.30pm Course Leaders: Dr Robert Berry and Dr Richard Fry, WISERD Data Team The purpose of the workshop was to provide researchers with the skills to enable them to map their localities/study area(s) using OpenStreetMap. Using a combination of handheld GPS units and aerial photographs, researchers will have…