Peter Rayner
Professor, School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Melbourne.
Prof Rayner's main research activities focus on the estimation of surface sources and sinks of
CO2. He uses satellite and in-situ measurements with models to quantify and understand the
patterns and mechanisms of CO2 release and uptake with a focus on the tropics and Southern
Hemisphere. In 2002, Prof Rayner was awarded the Priestley Medal of the Australian
Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, the major research award in this field within
Australia.
Kevin Gurney
Professor, School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems, Northern Arizona University.
Kevin Gurney is an atmospheric scientist, ecologist and policy expert currently working in the
areas of carbon cycle science, climate science, and climate science policy. His recent work
involves simulation of the global carbon cycle using the inverse approach, characterizing fossil
fuel CO2 in North America (the "Vulcan" and "Hestia" projects), the linkages between terrestrial
carbon exchange and climate variability, and deforestation and carbon/climate feedbacks.
Muhammad Luqman
PhD Student, School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Melbourne
Muhammad Luqman's research interests involve the study of agriculture, environment, cities, climate change, disaster management and natural resource management. His efforts have primarily focused on developing GIS and remote sensing based algorithms and models to analyse spatiotemporal patterns and forecasts. He have both academic and industry experience working with big geospatial data frameworks, database design, machine learning based image processing, and deep learning concepts.
