Gonzalo Escobar holds a BA in History and a Master’s degree in Geomatics from the University of Santiago, Chile. He is currently a PhD candidate in Geomatics Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Valencia.

In this session, Gonzalo will present on the topic: “Multitemporal Spectral Modelling of Clandestine Burial Sites: A Geomatic and Forensic Approach to Analysing Ground Disturbances Using Remote Sensing in Contexts of Enforced Disappearance.”

This work presents a methodology for multitemporal spectral analysis aimed at the indirect detection of clandestine graves in contexts of enforced disappearance, using remote sensing and geomatic modelling. The case study focuses on the Las Calicheras area in Reynosa, Tamaulipas (Mexico), where search collectives and authorities have documented human remains findings since 2015. The results highlight the potential of forensic remote sensing to support human rights investigations, especially in settings where territorial access is restricted. The proposal does not aim to replace forensic work but to serve as a technical support tool for search prioritisation and the scientific documentation of territorial memory.

The seminar will take place on Friday, June 13^th at 12:00 PM Chile time (4:00 PM UTC) in the Maryam Mirzakhani Room at the Center for Mathematical Modeling, University of Chile (Beauchef 851, North Building, 6th floor). It will also be live-streamed at this link.