Abdulhakim Abdi is a geographer and environmental scientist whose research investigates landscape dynamics and human-environment interactions at multiple scales. With expertise in ecosystem remote sensing, Abdulhakim examines the drivers and impacts of land-use change, aiming to bridge scientific knowledge and policy for sustainable landscape management. His interdisciplinary approach integrates large-scale spatial data, machine learning, and ecosystem monitoring tools, enabling him to capture and interpret complex patterns of environmental change. He has written on diverse dimensions of global environmental change such as monitoring areas of conservation concern; the link between biodiversity and land-use; satellite remote sensing; mapping with machine-learning; impacts of climate change; and public perceptions of, and stakeholder interactions in, environmental change, among other topics.

Abdulhakim holds a PhD in Geobiosphere Science from Lund University and a joint MSc in Geospatial Technologies. He has a diverse educational background in geoscience, which he leverages in his research to analyze socio-environmental feedbacks in landscapes and explore how human activity shapes—and is shaped by—natural systems. Currently, as principal investigator of a project in southern Sweden, he applies advanced remote sensing techniques to map forest tree species composition, using a combination of satellite observations, UAV data, and machine learning to develop high-resolution biodiversity assessments that support conservation efforts.

His work also involves collaboration with ecologists, climate scientists, and social scientists, fostering a multifaceted perspective on issues such as biodiversity, climate impacts, and resource management. By connecting different disciplinary insights, Abdulhakim addresses environmental questions from a holistic perspective—seeking answers to how landscapes can be managed sustainably in a time of rapid global change.

In addition to his research, Abdulhakim is an active educator in geospatial sciences. At Lund University, he teaches courses in GIS and environmental monitoring, where he leads a hands-on module in geospatial technologies, from basic to advanced applications. His educational contributions emphasize practical skills and critical thinking, equipping students with the tools needed to analyze and address complex environmental issues.

You can send him a message using the contact form or find him on LinkedIn. A list of his publications can be found on Google Scholar or ORCID.