Craig Mahlasi - Deputy Chairperson

Craig Mahlasi is a PhD student at the University of Cape Town in the Statistical Science department and is affiliated with the SAEON Fynbos Node. Craig is passionate about using Earth Observation data and techniques in studying environs, His research is titled “Near-real time change detection in the Subtropical Thicket Biome”, supervised by Dr Glenn Moncrieff. The project looks at using Earth Observation data to detect and document vegetation clearing in the Subtropical Thicket Biome.When not working on he’s PhD, Craig spends time skating and cycling.