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Research output per year
Personal profile
Personal profile
Ana is a spatial scientist with a research background in geostatistics for environmental applications. She has been involved in research projects which use geostatistical modelling to quantify and map environmental data. Besides her research in geostatistics, Ana has provided environmental consultancy services to private and public companies concerning contamination assessments and environmental strategic assessments. Ana's current research interests include geospatial data analysis and integration, environmental modelling and uncertainty assessment.
Research Interests
Extensive experience in statistical and geostatistical data processing and modelling, contamination & environmental impact assessments, GIS, remote & proximal sensing, and environmental monitoring. Conducting applied research in geostatistical modelling algorithms and methodologies for environmental and health management
Professional Information
External Appointments & Memberships:
- Member of the Pedometrics Advisory Group 2014-2018
- Pedometrics Commission of the International Union of Soil Sciences
- Member of the Medal Committee of the International Spatial Accuracy Research Association
Editorial roles on journals:
- Geoderma (Editorial Board member)
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Engineering), Instituto Superior Tecnico
2006 → 2009
Award Date: 13 Jan 2011
Bachelor and Master of Science (Environmental Engineering), Instituto Superior Tecnico
1994 → 1999
External positions
Postdoctoral Researcher, The University of Sydney
Jan 2012 → Aug 2014
Researcher and Consultant , Instituto Superior Tecnico
Oct 2004 → Dec 2011
Environmental Engineer, Enersis Chile hoy Enel Chile
2004 → 2005
Environmental Consultant, DHV SGPS
May 2001 → Sept 2004
Environmental Consultant, SEIA Consultores
2000 → 2001
Registered Supervisor
- Yes
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A spatiotemporal machine learning framework to detect woody plant encroachment into hydrologically altered wetlands
Toqeer, A., Hall, A., Horta, A. & Wassens, S., 2026, (Accepted/In press) IEEE International Conference on Data Mining 2025. IEEEResearch output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review
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A human-centred co-design framework for developing a web-based platform to engage with rural Australian communities: Addressing the complex issue of healthy food access
Needham, C., Jacobs, J., Zorbas, C., Alston, L., Schumacher, T., Fraser, P., Horta, A., Johnstone, M., Creighton, D., Koschel, A., Brown, L. J., Williams, A., Coates, J., Vereker, G., Vargas, C., Strugnell, C., Forrester-Bowling, T., Bolton, K. A. & Allender, S., Apr 2025, In: Australian Journal of Rural Health. 33, 2, 8 p., e70028.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A preliminary investigation of the potential of an all-weather satellite to discriminate dual-purpose crops
Theron, J., Crabbe, R. A., Horta, A. & McGrath, S., 05 Nov 2025, In: Crop and Pasture Science. 76, 11, p. 1-13 13 p., CP24225.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Food retail environments around rural Victorian primary schools: Associations with student diet and weight outcomes
Jacobs, J., Strugnell, C., Orellana, L., Allender, S., Horta, A., Sacks, G., Blake, M., Bolton, K. A., Fraser, P., Brown, A., Le, H. & Needham, C., Sept 2025, In: Health and Place. 95, 103506, 10 p., 103506.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Long Term mixed-farming trials in Southern NSW Cross Hub Steering Committee slides 20th August 2025
McGrath, S., Harris, F. A. J., McCormick, J., Wyse, J., Haque, S., Horta, A., Bond, J., Storer, C., Kabir, A. & Walsh, M., 20 Aug 2025.Research output: Resource/document › Communication
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Prizes
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A spatial, systems and solution focused approach to understanding food environment factors that influence dietary risks of Australians living in rural and remote areas
Needham, C. (Recipient), Jacobs, J. (Recipient), Alston, L. (Recipient), Zorbas, C. (Recipient) & Horta, A. (Recipient), 15 Dec 2023
Prize: Grant › Successful
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Capacity development for spatial planning as a key component of water resources management in Indonesia
Horta, A. (Recipient), Baumgartner, L. (Recipient), Ning, N. (Recipient), Hall, A. (Recipient), Duffy, D. (Recipient), McDonald, S. (Recipient), Marsden, T. (Recipient) & Wibowo, A. (Recipient), 14 Oct 2022
Prize: Grant › Successful
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Charles Sturt Executive Deans Awards for Teaching 2022
Horta, A. (Recipient), 17 Nov 2022
Prize: Award › Internal award
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Fellow Higher Education Academy
Horta, A. (Recipient), 23 Apr 2018
Prize: Other distinction › External recognition
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Geoderma’s Best Review Award of 2015
Horta, A. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Other distinction › External recognition
Activities
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The 3rd International Symposium on Aquatic Sciences and Resources Management (ISARM)
Duncan, N. (Participant), Horta, A. (Participant), Conallin, J. (Participant), Marsden, T. J. (Participant), Lynch, A. (Participant) & Stuart, I. (Participant)
19 Jun 2025 → 20 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
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Australian Water Partnership Webinar: Unlocking Waterways: Improving River Connectivity and Restoring Ecosystems
Horta, A. (Speaker), Baumgartner, L. (Speaker) & Conallin, J. (Speaker)
08 Feb 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Community
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Mapping for Water Resources Management
Horta, A. (Keynote speaker) & Duffy, D. (Keynote speaker)
29 Jan 2024 → 02 Feb 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Academic
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Workshop - Geostatistics (Conference Discoveries in the Tasmanides)
Horta, A. (Participant)
04 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Industry
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Australian Society for Fish Biology Conference 2024
Duncan, N. (Participant), Stuart, I. (Participant), Horta, A. (Participant), Marsden, T. J. (Participant) & Conallin, J. (Participant)
18 Nov 2024 → 24 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
Press/Media
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Mapping river connectivity for improved water resource management in Indonesia
Horta, A., Baumgartner, L., Ning, N., Hall, A. & Marsden, T.
25/09/23 → 04/03/24
2 items of Media coverage, 3 Media contributions
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Indigo Shire Walkability Study
Horta, A., Whitsed, R. & Davison, W. R.
30/04/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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The Border's senior citizens are being encouraged to "pound the pavements" around Albury in order to improve the city's walkability
05/03/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Impacts
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Ageing, Connection and Participation (Upper Hume event for Age Friendly North East Victoria
Horta, A. (Creator)
Impact: Public policy Impact