Yujie Liu | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yujie Liu | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. YujieLiu at Yinglin Branch Yunnan Institute of Forest Inventory and Planning, China

Liu Yujie, born in November 1992 in Wuxi, Jiangsu, is a dedicated researcher in forestry and entomology. A member of the Communist Party of China, he specializes in forestry quantitative remote sensing and pest control. With a strong academic background and extensive research experience, he has contributed significantly to understanding forest health and pest management. His work combines theoretical expertise with practical applications, aiding in environmental conservation efforts. He has served in both research and administrative roles, demonstrating a well-rounded career in forestry and agricultural policy. His contributions have been recognized in multiple scientific publications.

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Academic Background

Liu Yujie pursued his undergraduate studies at Nanjing Forestry University (2011-2015), specializing in Forestry. He then continued his postgraduate education at Beijing Forestry University (2015-2022), where he enrolled in a combined Master’s and Doctoral program in Forest Protection under the guidance of Professor Luo Youqing. His academic journey focused on forestry quantitative remote sensing, entomology, and integrated pest control. His studies have provided him with in-depth knowledge of forest ecosystems, pest behavior, and advanced remote sensing techniques, equipping him to address critical challenges in forestry conservation and management.

Professional Background

Liu Yujie has gained extensive experience in both research and administrative roles. From October 2022 to January 2024, he worked at the Ningbo Haishu District Agriculture and Rural Bureau Office, focusing on agricultural comprehensive management and policy implementation. Following this, from January 2024 to July 2024, he served in the Ningbo Haishu District People’s Government Office, handling secretarial and governmental administrative duties. His experience bridges scientific research with practical policy applications, allowing him to contribute to forestry conservation, pest control strategies, and environmental sustainability. His career reflects a blend of academic excellence and hands-on governance experience.

Awards and Honors

Liu Yujie has received several accolades for his contributions to forestry research and pest control strategies. His studies on forest health assessment, remote sensing, and pest management have been published in high-impact journals such as the Chinese Journal of Applied Entomology and the Journal of Environmental Entomology. He has been recognized for his innovative approaches in pine wood nematode disease control, ash borer prevention, and volatile compound analysis in forestry. His work has earned him recognition in forestry research communities, establishing him as a promising researcher in forest protection and quantitative remote sensing applications.

Research Focus

Liu Yujie specializes in forestry quantitative remote sensing, pest management, and entomology. His research explores forest health monitoring using advanced remote sensing technologies and develops effective pest control strategies for protecting forest ecosystems. His studies on pine wood nematode disease, insect behavior, and chemical ecology contribute to sustainable forestry management. His work integrates data-driven approaches with field experiments, enhancing early detection and mitigation of forest pest outbreaks. By combining innovative technologies with traditional forestry principles, he aims to improve forest conservation efforts and address ecological challenges posed by invasive pests.

Publication Top Notes

📖 Acoustic detection of the wood borer, Semanotus bifasciatus, as an early monitoring technology

Year: 2022 📅 | Cited by: 5 🔍 | Journal: Pest Management Science

Conclusion

Liu Yujie is a highly qualified researcher specializing in forestry quantitative remote sensing, pest control, and entomology, with a Master’s and PhD from Beijing Forestry University. His strong academic background, impactful research publications (CSCD, CSSCI indexed), and practical experience in both scientific studies and governmental roles make him a well-rounded candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work on forest health assessment, pest monitoring, and remote sensing applications has significant relevance to contemporary environmental challenges. While some administrative responsibilities may have momentarily shifted his research focus, his contributions to forestry science, innovative research, and policy applications solidify his strong candidacy for this prestigious award.

 

 

Han Gao | Radar Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Han Gao | Radar Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Han Gao, China University of Petroleum (East China),China

Dr. Han Gao is an accomplished researcher at the College of Oceanography and Space Informatics, China University of Petroleum (East China). Specializing in radar remote sensing and microwave vision theory, his expertise extends to time series PolSAR data processing and remote sensing monitoring of flood disasters. Proficient in MATLAB, Python, and C++, he has developed innovative methods in crop classification and flood disaster monitoring, with significant applications in various Chinese provinces. Dr. Gao’s work has been published in top-tier journals like IEEE TGRS and RSE, earning substantial citations and recognition. 📡💻🛰️

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Education

Dr. Han Gao pursued his academic journey at Central South University, where he obtained a Ph.D. in Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing from the College of Geosciences and Info-physics in June 2022. Prior to his doctorate, he completed a Master’s degree in Geomatics Engineering in June 2018, following his Bachelor’s degree in the same field in June 2015. His extensive education has laid a solid foundation for his research in remote sensing and geosciences. 📡💻🛰️

 

Research Focus 🌍🔬

Dr. Han Gao’s research primarily focuses on advanced remote sensing techniques, particularly in radar remote sensing and microwave vision theory. He has developed innovative methods for crop classification using time-series dual-polarization SAR datasets, integrating data from various sources like GF-3 PolSAR and Sentinel-2A. His work extends to flood disaster monitoring and the development of adaptive filters for PolSAR data. Dr. Gao’s research also includes forest height estimation and phase optimization for DS-InSAR. His significant contributions are published in high-impact journals, highlighting his expertise in agricultural and ecological remote sensing. 🌾📡🌳

 

Publication Top Notes

  1. A novel crop classification method based on ppfSVM classifier with time-series alignment kernel from dual-polarization SAR datasets – H Gao, C Wang, G Wang, H Fu, J Zhu – Remote Sensing of Environment 264, 112628 – 32 citations – 2021 📅📈
  2. A new crop classification method based on the time-varying feature curves of time series dual-polarization Sentinel-1 data sets – H Gao, C Wang, G Wang, Q Li, J Zhu – IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters 17 (7), 1183-1187 – 30 citations – 2019 📅📈
  3. A crop classification method integrating GF-3 PolSAR and Sentinel-2A optical data in the Dongting Lake Basin – H Gao, C Wang, G Wang, J Zhu, Y Tang, P Shen, Z Zhu – Sensors 18 (9), 3139 – 28 citations – 2018 📅📈
  4. An adaptive nonlocal mean filter for PolSAR data with shape-adaptive patches matching – P Shen, C Wang, H Gao, J Zhu – Sensors 18 (7), 2215 – 21 citations – 2018 📅📈
  5. Forest height estimation using PolInSAR optimal normal matrix constraint and cross-iteration method – C Wu, C Wang, P Shen, J Zhu, H Fu, H Gao – IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters 16 (8), 1245-1249 – 16 citations – 2019 📅📈
  6. TSPol-ASLIC: Adaptive superpixel generation with local iterative clustering for time-series quad-and dual-polarization SAR data – H Gao, C Wang, D Xiang, J Ye, G Wang – IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing 60, 1-15 – 13 citations – 2021 📅📈
  7. A phase optimization method for DS-InSAR based on SKP decomposition from quad-polarized data – G Wang, B Xu, Z Li, H Fu, H Gao, J Wan, C Wang – IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters 19, 1-5 – 13 citations – 2021 📅📈
  8. Fusion of spatially heterogeneous GNSS and InSAR deformation data using a multiresolution segmentation algorithm and its application in the inversion of slip distribution – H Yan, W Dai, H Liu, H Gao, WR Neely, W Xu – Remote Sensing 14 (14), 3293 – 5 citations – 2022 📅📈

Sajjad Hussain | Remote sensing Award | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Sajjad Hussain | Remote sensing Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Sajjad Hussain, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan

🌍 Mr. Sajjad Hussain is a PhD student in Environmental Sciences at COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus (2023-2026). With a strong academic foundation, he holds an MS in Environmental Science (CGPA 3.43/4), an MEd in Science Education, and an MSc in Mathematics (CGPA 3.53/4). His research focuses on land use and climate change in Southern Punjab. Proficient in GIS software and data analysis, he has published extensively in high-impact journals. His notable works include studies on land cover changes, groundwater quality, and urban growth predictions. 🌿📊

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Academic Qualification

🌟 Mr. Sajjad Hussain is currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Sciences (2023-2026) at COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus. He holds an MS in Environmental Science (CGPA 3.43/4) from the same institution (2017-2019) and an MEd in Science Education (65%) from Alama Iqbal Open University Islamabad (2019-2020). His academic journey also includes an MSc in Mathematics (CGPA 3.53/4) from Government College University Faisalabad (2014-2016), a BSc in Physics and Double Math (70.37%) from Government Postgraduate College Burewala (2012-2014), and an FSc in Pre-Engineering (64.45%) from the same college (2010-2012). He began his educational path with a Matriculation in Science (86.19%) from Government High School Machianwala District Vehari (2008-2010). 🎓📚✨

 

📚 Research Focus

Mr. Sajjad Hussain’s research primarily focuses on environmental sciences with a particular emphasis on land use and land cover (LULC) changes, climate change, and sustainable agriculture. His studies utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing techniques to analyze environmental transformations over time, especially in various regions of Pakistan. His notable works include assessing the impact of LULC on land surface temperature, monitoring vegetation cover dynamics, and evaluating water use efficiency in agriculture. Hussain’s interdisciplinary approach integrates environmental science, geospatial technology, and sustainable agricultural practices. 🌱🛰️📈

 

📚 Publications

  1. Using GIS tools to detect the land use/land cover changes during forty years in Lodhran District of Pakistan – Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2020. Cited by: 233 🌍
  2. Fate of organic and inorganic pollutants in paddy soils – Environmental pollution of paddy soils, 2018. Cited by: 187 🌾
  3. Land use/land cover changes and their impact on land surface temperature using remote sensing technique in district Khanewal, Punjab Pakistan – Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, 2023. Cited by: 94 🌡️
  4. Study of land cover/land use changes using RS and GIS: a case study of Multan district, Pakistan – Environmental monitoring and assessment, 2020. Cited by: 89 🛰️
  5. Improving water use efficiency in agronomic crop production – Agronomic Crops: Volume 2: Management Practices, 2019. Cited by: 88 💧
  6. Spatiotemporal variation in land use land cover in the response to local climate change using multispectral remote sensing data – Land, 2022. Cited by: 82 📅
  7. Land use and land cover (LULC) change analysis using TM, ETM+ and OLI Landsat images in district of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan – Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, 2022. Cited by: 75 🌎
  8. Monitoring of land use–land cover change and potential causal factors of climate change in Jhelum district, Punjab, Pakistan, through GIS and multi-temporal satellite data – Land, 2021. Cited by: 75 🔍
  9. Monitoring the dynamic changes in vegetation cover using spatio-temporal remote sensing data from 1984 to 2020 – Atmosphere, 2022. Cited by: 49 📈
  10. Effect of plant growth promoting bacteria and drought on spring maize (Zea mays L.) – Pak. J. Bot, 2021. Cited by: 46 🌽

Ali Mohammadzadeh | Remote Sensing Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Ali Mohammadzadeh | Remote Sensing Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ali Mohammadzadeh, K.N.Toosi University of Technology, Iran

Prof. Ali Mohammadzadeh is an accomplished educator and researcher specializing in LiDAR technology 🌐 and remote sensing applications in disaster management 🌍. With a Ph.D. in Civil-Surveying Engineering, he leads the LiDAR Laboratory at K.N. Toosi University of Technology. His expertise includes artificial intelligence 🤖, image processing, and calibration techniques. Serving as Faculty Vice-Dean and Associate Professor, he has extensive experience in academia, previously heading departments and contributing to various research projects. Prof. Mohammadzadeh’s work encompasses diverse fields such as bio-geomatics and evolutionary optimization, making significant contributions to both academia and industry.

 

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Education 📚

Prof. Ali Mohammadzadeh holds a Ph.D. in Civil-Surveying Engineering, earned in 2009 from K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran. Prior to this, he completed an M.Sc. (2003) and B.S. (2000) in Civil-Remote Sensing Engineering from the same institution.

Professional Experiences 💼

Prof. Mohammadzadeh has held key roles at K.N.Toosi University of Technology, including Faculty Vice-Dean, Associate Professor, and Head of the LiDAR Laboratory and Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing Department.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Ali Mohammadzadeh’s journey is marked by a trail of academic excellence and prestigious awards. From being recognized as an outstanding student at the National Intellect School to securing top ranks in Geomatics & Geodesy and Remote Sensing, his dedication has been unwavering. Throughout his career, he has been honored with multiple Remote Sensing Exemplary Researcher Awards, showcasing his exceptional contributions to the field. Notably, he received scholarships for PhD studies and international training, highlighting his commitment to continuous learning and global collaboration. His achievements culminated in being selected as one of the top researchers at K.N.Toosi University, a testament to his remarkable scholarly pursuits. 🏅

Teaching Experiences 🎓

Prof. Ali Mohammadzadeh brings a wealth of teaching experience spanning over a decade, enriching the academic landscape with his expertise. His courses cover a broad spectrum, from foundational Principles of Remote Sensing to advanced topics like Optimization and Fuzzy Logic in Remote Sensing. With a focus on practical applications, he nurtures students in areas such as Airborne and Terrestrial LiDAR Technologies, equipping them with essential skills for real-world challenges. Prof. Mohammadzadeh’s commitment to mentorship shines through the graduation of numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, supported by a diverse network of co-supervisors. His dedication extends to establishing cutting-edge laboratory facilities, fostering a collaborative environment for research and innovation. 🎓

Research Focus

Prof. Ali Mohammadzadeh’s research focus spans a wide array of topics in remote sensing and geomatics, blending technological innovation with practical applications 🛰️. His work encompasses post-disaster assessment using UAV data, relative radiometric normalization of remote sensing images, and forest change detection utilizing satellite imagery 🌳. He explores cutting-edge methods such as deep learning and machine learning algorithms to enhance data analysis and interpretation. Mohammadzadeh’s contributions extend to diverse domains including disaster management, environmental monitoring, and urban planning, reflecting his commitment to leveraging technology for societal benefit while advancing scientific knowledge 🌍.

Publication Top Notes

A Novel Weighted Ensemble Transferred U-Net Based Model (WETUM) for Postearthquake Building Damage Assessment From UAV Data: A Comparison of Deep Learning- and Machine Learning-Based Approaches

LIRRN: Location-Independent Relative Radiometric Normalization of Bitemporal Remote-Sensing Images

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for Ocean: A Review

BD-SKUNet: Selective-Kernel UNets for Building Damage Assessment in High-Resolution Satellite Images

Enhancing suspended sediment concentration retrieval by integrating thermal infrared and optical bands of Landsat-8 and machine learning algorithms

Distortion Robust Relative Radiometric Normalization of Multitemporal and Multisensor Remote Sensing Images Using Image Features

FCD-R2U-net: Forest change detection in bi-temporal satellite images using the recurrent residual-based U-net

Satellite-based monitoring of lake Urmia basin health with focus on its ecosystem regulating services by applying total ecosystem health (TEH) model

Individual tree detection from unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) derived point cloud data in a mixed broadleaf forest using hierarchical graph approach

A Rapid Self-Supervised Deep-Learning-Based Method for Post-Earthquake Damage Detection Using UAV Data (Case Study: Sarpol-e Zahab, Iran)