Dr Servel A. Miller
Title: Senior Lecturer in Natural Hazard Management and Geographical Information Systems
Institution- University of Chester
Brief summary about you (max. 200 words)
I am a Geoscientist with a particular interest in the development and application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) on Natural Hazard Management. My research has focused mainly on regions of the Caribbean and United Kingdom, investigating the impact that major catastrophes (such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, landslides, tsunami and volcanoes) have on the development of cities, the economy and the environment. Beyond my work in the Natural Hazard Management field, I am also an active researcher into the role of mobile technologies (e.g. social media) on students' learning. |
Summary of my research:
Miller, S., Shawskoshi, A., Harris, N, Richards, D and Brown, L. et al (2018): Landslides in Jamaica: Distribution, Cause, Impact and Management. in: Singh, R., and Bartlett, D., (ed) Natural Hazards: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Landslides. CRC Press. 504 Pages. ISBN 9781138054431 (pending).
Miller, S., and Welsh, K., (2017) Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges. In René, D., and Aubin, C., (ed.). Mobile Learning: Students' Perspectives, Applications and Challenges. Nova Science Publishers. ISBN: 978-1-53612-801-7.
LESZCZYNSKA, M., and MILLER, S., (2017) THE USE OF TOPOGRAPHIC DATABASE FOR NON STANDART PROJECT. 17th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2017, www.sgem.org, SGEM2017 Conference Proceedings, ISBN 978-619-7408-01-0 / ISSN 1314-2704, 29 June - 5 July, 2017, Vol. 17, Issue 21, 1099-1104 pp, DOI: 10.5593/sgem2017/21/S08.139.
Miller, S. and Degg, M. (2015) Geographical Information Systems (GIS) applied to landslide hazard zonation in the North Wales coalfield. In Bevins, R., Nichol, D. & Bassett, M.G. (Eds), Urban Geology in Wales: 4. National Museum of Wales Geological Series No. 27, Cardiff,
Miller, S., Welsh, K. and France D, (2015) Development of Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) Skills: Geoscience students Perception. : BELGEO – Special Publication. Université Libre de Bruxelles – Institut de Géographie (in press).
Miller, S. Rowe, D, Mandal, A. and Brown, L (2014) Wave-emplaced boulders: implications for development of "prime real estate" seafront, North Coast Jamaica. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 73:109–122.
Miller, S. and France, D. (2012) Web 2.0 technology in hazard response simulation training. Proceedings, RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2012. http://conference.rgs.org/conference/sessions/View.aspx?heading=Y&session=25f19ffa-e7e1-422b-a9b6-e884397c39a6
Miller, S. and France, D. (2012) Developing a Web 2.0 technology for hazard response simulation . Proceedings, STEM Annual conference. http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/assets/documents/stem-conference/GEES/Servel_Miller_Derek_France.pdf
Miller, S., and Welsh, K., (2017) Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges. In René, D., and Aubin, C., (ed.). Mobile Learning: Students' Perspectives, Applications and Challenges. Nova Science Publishers. ISBN: 978-1-53612-801-7.
LESZCZYNSKA, M., and MILLER, S., (2017) THE USE OF TOPOGRAPHIC DATABASE FOR NON STANDART PROJECT. 17th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2017, www.sgem.org, SGEM2017 Conference Proceedings, ISBN 978-619-7408-01-0 / ISSN 1314-2704, 29 June - 5 July, 2017, Vol. 17, Issue 21, 1099-1104 pp, DOI: 10.5593/sgem2017/21/S08.139.
Miller, S. and Degg, M. (2015) Geographical Information Systems (GIS) applied to landslide hazard zonation in the North Wales coalfield. In Bevins, R., Nichol, D. & Bassett, M.G. (Eds), Urban Geology in Wales: 4. National Museum of Wales Geological Series No. 27, Cardiff,
Miller, S., Welsh, K. and France D, (2015) Development of Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) Skills: Geoscience students Perception. : BELGEO – Special Publication. Université Libre de Bruxelles – Institut de Géographie (in press).
Miller, S. Rowe, D, Mandal, A. and Brown, L (2014) Wave-emplaced boulders: implications for development of "prime real estate" seafront, North Coast Jamaica. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 73:109–122.
Miller, S. and France, D. (2012) Web 2.0 technology in hazard response simulation training. Proceedings, RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2012. http://conference.rgs.org/conference/sessions/View.aspx?heading=Y&session=25f19ffa-e7e1-422b-a9b6-e884397c39a6
Miller, S. and France, D. (2012) Developing a Web 2.0 technology for hazard response simulation . Proceedings, STEM Annual conference. http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/assets/documents/stem-conference/GEES/Servel_Miller_Derek_France.pdf
Motivation for this workshop
1. To gain an awareness of the various technologies being used across different disciplines to enhance teaching and learning
2. To meet fellow researchers/educators with interest in mobile mapping technologies
3. To network with both UK-based and international researchers
2. To meet fellow researchers/educators with interest in mobile mapping technologies
3. To network with both UK-based and international researchers
Future research intentions:
1. to develop research around mobile mapping application to teaching and learning
2. to develop collaborative research into the use of Drones, Virtual reality and 3D mapping and their application to teaching, as well as Natural hazard management.
2. to develop collaborative research into the use of Drones, Virtual reality and 3D mapping and their application to teaching, as well as Natural hazard management.