Laura Piedelobo

I am Laura Piedelobo, a civil engineer with a PhD in satellite remote sensing for water and land use management. I’ve recently joined the Building with Nature research group at HZ University of Applied Sciences as a senior researcher. With a strong background in satellite remote sensing and GIS, I’m excited to apply advanced monitoring techniques to develop nature-based solutions that enhance coastal resilience, while fostering both ecological and socio-economic benefits.

In the SOURCE project, I will collaborate closely with colleagues from various disciplines, combining their expertise with my GIS skills to design public participatory GIS (PPGIS) surveys. This approach will allow us to map and assess spatial quality from the perspective of coastal communities, ensuring that the co-created sand nourishment strategies are deeply informed by both scientific insight and local knowledge.

By capturing and mapping communities’ perspectives on spatial quality, I aim to support the design and evaluation of resilient and multifunctional coastal landscapes that align with stakeholder needs and environmental goals.