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About
I'm Iniobong Benson — a geospatial analyst and earth observation specialist based in Tartu, Estonia. I hold an MSc in Geo-information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management (GEM Erasmus+), awarded jointly by the University of Tartu and ITC, University of Twente. My MSc thesis developed the GHDI — a novel probabilistic copula-based drought index integrating GRACE TWS, precipitation, evapotranspiration, and soil moisture for monitoring drought in the Greater Horn of Africa.
I currently work as a DGGS & Geospatial Data Platform Advocate at Geolynx OÜ in Estonia, where I build technical resources for developers and GIS analysts. Previously I interned at Deltares in the Netherlands, working on hydrodynamic model validation for ocean systems.
Since 2021 I've been the founder and host of Geospatially Africa — a podcast dedicated to showcasing geospatial innovations from Africa and the world, with over 21 episodes covering everything from SAR and drone mapping to open data and GIS careers.
Education
Experience
Skills
Research Interests
Probabilistic modelling of hydroclimate extremes
Drought & flood risk mapping
Climate–hydrology interactions
Remote sensing & geospatial AI for water resources
Earth observation data validation
Open-source computational hydrology
Affiliations & Awards
2023–2025Scholarship
Erasmus+ Scholarship
MSc in Geo-information Science and Earth Observation
2021Conference
Youth Forum on Digital Earth — ISDE21
Presented work on digital geospatial innovations for Africa
ActiveVolunteer
GISCorps (URISA) — Volunteer Analyst
GIS-E Geospatial Volunteer · Geohazard Risk Mapping Initiative — Lead Flood Analyst
Field Notes & Essays
The Blog
Reflections on geospatial methods, remote sensing, open data, and mapping Africa's many landscapes.
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Peer-Reviewed & Conference
Publications
Journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports in geospatial science and remote sensing.
Research & Development
Projects
Geospatial analyses, tools, and data projects across research and applied domains.
Audio Series
Geospatially
Africa
A podcast exploring the power of geospatial science in understanding Africa — from urban growth and climate change to land use and infrastructure. Conversations with researchers, practitioners, and innovators shaping the continent's spatial story.
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