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Irini Soubry PhD

Research Scientist

Sessional Lecturer in Geography & Planning
Postdoctoral Fellow in Geography & Planning

Office
Kirk Hall 115

Research Area(s)

  • ecosystem health
  • grassland management
  • remote sensing
  • woody plant expansion
  • Earth observation
  • environmental monitoring
  • climate change
  • teaching

Publications

10.2023                    I. Soubry, I. Manakos, C. Kalaitzidis. Progress on Land Surface Phenology Estimation with Multispectral Remote Sensing, Springer Nature Switzerland, 2023. 16-37, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44112-7_2

04.2023                    F. Xing, R. An, X. Guo, X. Shen, I. Soubry, B. Wang, Y. Mu, X.Huang. Mapping Alpine Grassland Fraction Coverage Using Zhuhai-1 OHS Imagery in the Three River Headwaters Region, China, Remote Sensing, 2023. 1-21, https://doi.org/10.3390/rs15092289

09.2022                    I. Soubry, L. Robinov, T. Chu, X. Guo. Mapping shrub cover in grasslands with an object-based approach and investigating the connection to topo-edaphic factors, Geocarto International, 2022. 1-25, https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2022.2120549

07.2022                    I. Soubry, X. Guo. Invasive and native woody plant encroachment: Definitions and debates, Journal of Plant Science and Phytopathology, 2022. 1-3, https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.jpsp.1001079 

04.2022                    I. Soubry, X. Guo. Quantifying Woody Plant Encroachment in Grasslands: A Review on Remote Sensing Approaches, Canadian Journal of Remote Sensing, 2022. 48(3): 337-378, https://doi.org/10.1080/07038992.2022.2039060

02.2022                    B. Sadika, I. Soubry, B. Kleiboer, C. Aubry-Wake, F. Toop, R. Leonhardt, R. Lindsay. The First Year Research Experience (FYRE): Through the Eyes of Research Coaches, PURM 10.1, 2021. 1-17

08.2021                    I. Soubry, T. Doan, T. Chu, X. Guo. A Systematic Review on the Integration of Remote Sensing and GIS to Forest and Grassland Ecosystem Health Attributes, Indicators, and Measures, Remote Sensing, 2021. 13(6)3262: 1-30, https://doi.org/10.3390/rs13163262

06.2021                    I. Soubry, X. Guo. Seasonal Spectral Separation of Western Snowberry and Wolfwillow in Grasslands with Field Spectroradiometer and Simulated Multispectral Bands, Environments, 2022. 8(7)60: 1-16, https://doi.org/10.3390/environments8070060

04.2021                    I. Soubry, X. Guo. Identification of the Optimal Season and Spectral Regions for Shrub Cover Estimation in Grasslands, Sensors, 2021. 21(9)3098: 1-26, https://doi.org/10.3390/s21093098  

04.2021                    I. Soubry, I. Manakos, C. Kalaitzidis. Recent Advances in Land Surface Phenology Estimation with Multispectral Sensing, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management - GISTAM, 2021. 134-145,                            http://doi.org/10.5220/0010555801340145

02.2017                    I. Soubry, P. Patias, V. Tsioukas. Monitoring Vineyards with UAV and Multi-Sensors for the Assessment of Water Stress and Grape Maturity, Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems, 2017. 5(2): 37-50, https://doi.org/10.1139/juvs-2016-0024

Teaching & Supervision

Goals:

  • Build a relationship of trust with students
  • Focus on developing student’s soft skills
  • Use inclusive teaching tools

As a teacher, I thrive to be passionate, to actively listen, and understand who my students are. My role is to set up an environment of trust to facilitate learning through dialogue. I want students to feel safe to ask questions and participate in the learning process. I believe class time is an enjoyable experience tailored to students. My teaching is collaborative, inclusive, and focuses on the development of soft skills, which are equally crucial for the job market. Lastly, I want to allow students to shape their assessment and course delivery in a way that is suited to them.

As a teacher, my approach revolves around fostering a trusting and inclusive learning environment that encourages active engagement and individualized growth. I am committed to creating an atmosphere where students feel valued, heard, and motivated to explore and question. My teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in three fundamental principles: passion, adaptability, and inclusivity.

Experience:

  • GEOG423-Advanced Remote Sensing (Instructor/TA): 2022, 2024
  • GEOG323-Remote Sensing (TA): 2020, 2021
  • GEOG222-Introduction to GIS (TA): 2019, 2020
  • GEOG130-Introduction to Environment, Health, and Planning (Research Coach): 2021, 2022
  • GEOG120-Introduction to Global Environmental Systems (Research Coach): 2021
  • PLAN-441-Challenges in Urban Development (TA): 2022
  • GEOG328-Groundwater Hydrology (TA): 2020


Research

ecosystem services geospatial analysis multi-source satellite data sustainability indices sustainable land management planning woody plant encroachment

Project title: Enhancing Woody Plant Encroachment Detection in Grasslands Using Multi-Source EO Data and Modern Data Processing Technologies Benefiting Canadian Environment and Economy

DescriptionThis project aims to address the rapid disappearance of grasslands, particularly due to woody plant encroachment (WPE), which has become the second most significant cause of grassland loss after land conversion to cropping. By leveraging advanced technology and diverse satellite imagery, the project seeks to develop methods to accurately estimate woody plant cover, detect WPE at an early stage, investigate driving factors, identify vulnerable regions, and assess the economic and environmental benefits of WPE detection on Canadian grasslands, ultimately providing a comprehensive understanding of and methodologies for WPE detection and impacts.


Education & Training

PhD in Geography and Planning, University of Saskatchewan, Canada (2024)

GPA: 92.5/100

Thesis topic: Monitoring and modeling shrub encroachment with remote sensing, Advisor: Dr. Xulin Guo

MSc in Geoinformation in Environmental Management, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh), Crete, Greece (2019)

GPA: 95/100

Thesis topic: Improvement of phenology metrics estimation by the synergy of Landsat and Sentinel-2: A case study in Crete, Advisors: Dr. Ioannis Manakos, Dr. Nektarios Chrysoulakis

Dipl.-Eng. in Rural and Surveying Engineering (MSc equivalent), Polytechnic School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Auth), Greece (2016)

GPA: 8.66/10

Thesis topic: Monitoring vineyards with UAV and multispectral / infrared/ RGB camera - Assessment of water stress and grape maturity, Advisor: prof. Petros Patias