Bio

Annabel is an MSc student in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, co-supervised by Dr. Stephanie Chang and Dr. Kees Lokman. Her research interests are broadly centered on the role and effectiveness of nature-based solutions in enhancing disaster resilience and reducing community vulnerability, particularly in urban and coastal environments.

Prior to UBC, Annabel completed a BSc in Geography at Loughborough University in the UK. Her undergraduate dissertation investigated the synergy between the nocturnal urban heat island effect and nighttime heatwaves across different local climate zones in London.

In her free time, you will often find Annabel playing sports, exploring the outdoors, trying new recipes, and travelling!