Benjamin Meinen, B.E.S., PhD.

Benjamin Meinen holds a PhD in Geography and a BES in Geography and Environmental Management (minor in Computer Science) from the University of Waterloo. His expertise centres on the application of GIS and remote sensing for environmental modelling, natural asset management, and geospatial analysis. His doctoral research focused on soil erosion in agricultural systems, including the use of structure-from-motion photogrammetry and watershed-scale strategies to reduce soil loss. He brings a strong interdisciplinary background spanning hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, agriculture, cartography, and statistical analysis, with extensive experience integrating environmental data into GIS for analysis and visualization. Benjamin has authored seven peer-reviewed publications and has taught introductory GIS at the University of Waterloo, supporting the development of foundational geospatial skills.