Dr Stephen Hallett is Associate Professor in Environmental Informatics at Cranfield University. He has long-standing expertise in the application of spatial decision-support systems, big data, GIS, remote sensing and informatics in environmental science, with particular reference to soil resource systems and the natural environment. His work involves modelling geohazards and the application of spatial, policy-oriented environmental decision-support systems. Stephen’s research interests include Agri-infomatics; Soil and Land Resource Management; Geohazards and Urban Infrastructure; and Environmental Risk Mitigation and Climate Change impacts.