Mr. Zitong Wen | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

Publications

How can we improve data integration to enhance urban air temperature estimations?

  • Author: Zitong Wen, Lu Zhuo, Meiling Gao, Dawei Han
  • Journal: International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation
  • Year: 2025

Potential methods to improve urban air temperature estimations

  • Author: Zitong Wen, Lu Zhuo, Dawei Han
  • Journal: AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts
  • Year: 2024

Data fusion for estimating high-resolution urban heatwave air temperature

  • Author: Zitong Wen, Lu Zhuo, Qin Wang, Jiao Wang, Ying Liu, Sichan Du, Ahmed Abdelhalim, Dawei Han
  • Journal: Remote Sensing
  • Year: 2023

Estimating air temperature with high spatio-temporal resolution in urban areas during heatwaves using genetic programming algorithm combined with multi-source datasets

  • Author: Zitong Wen, Lu Zhuo, Qin Wang, Dawei Han
  • Journal: EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts
  • Year: 2023

Rapid Flood inundation mapping using SAR data with Google Earth Engine cloud platform

  • Author: Qin Wang, Lu Zhuo, Chen Li, Miguel Rico-Ramirez, Zitong Wen, Dawei Han
  • Journal: EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts
  • Year: 2023

Mr. Harsh Narendra Vazirani | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Harsh Narendra Vazirani | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

Harsh Narendra Vazirani at University of Sydney, Australia

👨‍🎓 Profiles

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Publications

Highly Efficient JR Optimization Technique for Solving Prediction Problem of Soil Organic Carbon on Large Scale

  • Authors: Harsh Vazirani, Xiaofeng Wu, Anurag Srivastava, Debajyoti Dhar, Divyansh Pathak
  • Journal: Sensors
  • Year: 2024

New Model for Optimized Searching for Image Retrieval in Digital Libraries

  • Authors: PK Tripathy, Harsh Vazirani
  • Year: 2016

An Improvement Study Report of Face Detection Techniques using Adaboost and SVM

  • Authors: Rajeev Kumar Singh, Anubhav Sharma, Alka Gulati, Harsh Vazirani
  • Journal: International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security
  • Year: 2011

Offline handwriting recognition using genetic algorithm

  • Authors: Rahul Kala, Harsh Vazirani, Anupam Shukla, Ritu Tiwari
  • Journal: arXiv preprint arXiv:1004.3257
  • Year: 2010

Evolutionary Radial Basis Function Network for Classificatory Problems.

  • Authors: Rahul Kala, Harsh Vazirani, Nishant Khanwalkar, Mahua Bhattacharya
  • Journal: Int. J. Comput. Sci. Appl.
  • Year: 2010

Prof. Iago Llantada | Satellite Imagery Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Iago Llantada | Satellite Imagery Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Secretaria de Educação do Estado de Santa Catarina, Brazil

Profile

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Education

Prof. Iago R. Llantada is a Professor of Geography currently associated with the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Oceanography in 2020 from UFPR and obtained a Licentiate degree in Geography in 2023 from Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul. Iago also holds a Master’s degree in Oceanography from UFSC, where he was a FAPESC Fellow, conducting research related to Coastal Management. Additionally, he is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Law at UNISUL, currently in his 9th semester, with an expected graduation in 2024.

🛠️ Skills and Expertise

Prof. Iago possesses a diverse skill set that includes geographical data analysis, utilizing GIS tools like ArcGIS, QGIS, and Google Earth Pro. He is diligent and disciplined in achieving work goals and is adept at analyzing legal, social, economic, and environmental information. His expertise extends to integrated information management, project execution, and data management using various digital tools.

Software Proficiency

Prof. Iago is proficient in several software applications, including ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Pro, Google Earth Engine, MatLab, RStudio, and Ocean Data View. He also has experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and tools for video editing and graphic design.

🌍 Professional Experience

Currently, Prof. Iago is a Professor of Geography in Sombrio, Santa Catarina, where he teaches both in-person and remotely, fostering critical geographical skills among students. He monitors student performance and develops teaching plans aligned with educational requirements. Iago has also contributed as a researcher at the UFSC’s Coastal Management Laboratory, where he conducted environmental assessments using GIS tools during his Master’s studies. His early experience includes an internship in Oceanography at UFPR, focusing on environmental sustainability indicators, which led to a publication in the “Revista Costas” of the University of Cádiz, Spain.

🎖️ Military Experience

In 2012, Prof. Iago completed his mandatory military service as an Aspirant Officer at the Brazilian Army’s Center for the Preparation of Reserve Officers (CPOR) in Porto Alegre. During his service, he excelled in various military competencies, receiving commendations for his leadership and performance in the Cavalry and during the Operation Fibra.

📊 Research and Projects

Prof. Iago’s research contributions include work on environmental management in global surf reserves, which he presented at the XIV ENCOGERCO and co-authored a book chapter on coastal governance. His Master’s dissertation at UFSC focused on the challenges and opportunities in surf reserve management. He also conducted research during his Bachelor’s degree at UFPR, evaluating the certification potential of a surf reserve in Southern Brazil, resulting in a published article in “Revista Costas.”

Publications

Utilização de critérios socioambientais para avaliar o potencial de certificação de uma reserva de surfe no sul do Brasil

  • Authors: Iago R. Llantada
  • Journal: Revista Costas
  • Year: 2021

Assist Prof Dr. Oktay Aksu | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Oktay Aksu | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

Oktay Aksu at Istanbul Okan University, Turkey

Profiles

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Academic Background

Assist Prof Dr. Oktay Aksu is a seasoned expert in Geodesy, Photogrammetry, and Remote Sensing, with extensive experience in both academia and industry. His career spans over four decades, including significant roles in international projects and academic institutions.

Education

Assist Prof Dr. Oktay Aksu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mapping from MSB Harita Genel Komutanlığı Harita Yüksekokulu (1983), an MSc in Geodesy & Photogrammetry from Istanbul Technical University (1998), and a PhD in Geodesy & Photogrammetry from Istanbul Technical University (2002). His theses focused on aerial triangulation methods and spatial changes due to liquefaction and fault movements.

💼 Professional Experience

Assist Prof Dr. Aksu has served as an Assistant Professor at Okan University since 2014, following a role as a Lecturer there. His professional background includes roles as an Advisor and Project Manager for Pasco Corporation in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, respectively. Additionally, he has held positions as a Lecturer at MSB Harita Yüksekokulu and as an Engineer Officer at the General Command of Mapping.

🔬 Research Interests

Assist Prof Dr. Aksu’s research interests include Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, and Geographic Information Systems. His work emphasizes innovations in aerial triangulation and spatial analysis methods, and he has a significant track record in managing and contributing to large-scale mapping projects both domestically and internationally.

Publications

SHAP-Driven Explainable Artificial Intelligence Framework for Wildfire Susceptibility Mapping Using MODIS Active Fire Pixels: An In-Depth Interpretation of Contributing Factors in Izmir, Türkiye
  • Authors: Muzaffer Can Iban, Oktay Aksu
  • Journal: Remote Sensing
  • Year: 2024
İstanbul’da Kentsel Dönüşüm Proje Alanları İçin Rezerv Alan Tespiti
  • Authors: Ayşe Buse Ciliz, Oktay Aksu
  • Journal: Türkiye Arazi Yönetimi Dergisi
  • Year: 2023
Valuation Mapping of Rural Areas in Central Turkey: A Model Proposal Case Study
  • Authors: Oktay Aksu, Agne Karlikanovaite Balikci, Mustafa Kurt
  • Journal: Preprint
  • Year: 2023
A Model for Big Spatial Rural Data Infrastructure in Turkey: Sensor-Driven and Integrative Approach
  • Authors: Muzaffer Can Iban, Oktay Aksu
  • Journal: Land Use Policy
  • Year: 2020
Considerations on the Land Management System Approach in Turkey by the Experiences of a Case Study
  • Authors: Oktay Aksu, Muzaffer Can Iban
  • Journal: Survey Review
  • Year: 2019

Mr. Shuai Li | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Shuai Li, Remote Sensing, Best Researcher Award

Shuai Li at Chinese Academy of Forestry, China

Professional Profile

🌟 Summary:

Mr. Shuai Li is a Senior Engineer at the Experimental Center of Desert Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, where he specializes in monitoring desert ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity change, and ecosystem health assessment. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the Chinese Academy of Forestry.

🎓 Education:

PhD in progress, Chinese Academy of Forestry

💼 Professional Experience:

Senior Engineer, Experimental Center of Desert Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Desert Ecosystems
  • Biodiversity
  • Landscape Ecology

Professional Memberships:

Member of the Special Committee for Shrubs Afforestation in Arid Areas, Chinese Society of Sand Industry and Desertification Control

📖 Publications Top Noted:

Paper Title: Mapping Dryland Ecosystems Using Google Earth Engine and Random Forest: A Case Study of an Ecologically Critical Area in Northern China
  • Authors: Shuai Li, Pu Guo, Fei Sun, Jinlei Zhu, Xiaoming Cao, Xue Dong, Qi Lu
  • Journal: Land
  • Year: 2024
Paper Title: Variation in soil bacterial community characteristics inside and outside the West Ordos National Nature Reserve, northern China
  • Authors: Pu Guo, Shuai Li, Jinlei Zhu, Qi Lu
  • Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology
  • Year: 2024
Paper Title: Productivity and Species Diversity of Plant Communities Are Higher inside than outside the West Ordos National Nature Reserve, Northern China
  • Authors: Pu Guo, Qi Lu, Shuai Li
  • Journal: Plants
  • Year: 2024
Paper Title: Sr-Nd isotopic compositions of aeolian sand in the northern Ulan Buh Desert and Yamalik Desert: Implications for provenance and transport processes
  • Authors: Weiyuan Kong, Shangzhe Zhou, Guipeng Cui, Pan Gao, Shuai Li, Qi Lu
  • Journal: CATENA
  • Year: 2024
Paper Title: Tracing provenance of eolian sands in the northern Ulan Buh Desert, China: Evidence from the REE geochemical characteristics
  • Authors: Weiyuan Kong, Shangzhe Zhou, Guipeng Cui, Pan Gao, Shuai Li, Qi Lu
  • Journal: Heliyon
  • Year: 2024