Lecturer | University of Liverpool | United Kingdom
Dr. Ron Shane Mahabir is an accomplished scholar in Geographic Data Science, specializing in geospatial analytics, machine learning, remote sensing, and computational social science. He currently serves as Lecturer (Assistant Professor) and Programme Director of the MSc Geographic Data Science at the University of Liverpool, with prior academic appointments at George Mason University, USA. Dr. Mahabir has authored over 35 peer-reviewed journal publications, with hundreds of citations, reflecting sustained contributions to urban analytics, slum mapping, climate resilience, public health, and social media–driven geospatial research. His work has appeared in leading international journals including PLoS ONE, Remote Sensing, International Journal of Digital Earth, and GeoJournal. He has led and co-led competitively funded projects supported by UK Research and Innovation and international agencies, collaborating across academia, government, and industry. Dr. Mahabir’s research delivers tangible societal impact by advancing data-driven solutions for sustainable cities, disaster preparedness, public health, and evidence-based policy, aligning strongly with global development and sustainability goals.