TDAI's Sensing-Driven Collaborative Science community of practice and the Department of Geography are pleased to present Dr. Xiaolin Zhu (Hong Kong Polytechnic University) on Friday, Oct. 27 at 3:30 p.m. in 1080 Derby Hall. Dr. Zhu will give a talk entitled "Day and night monitoring of land surface dynamics from space."
Talk abstract
Over the last fifty years, the Earth's land surface has undergone profound transformations driven by climate shifts and human interventions. The ability to closely and promptly observe these transformations holds the key to unraveling the intricate interplay between human activities and the environment, enabling the quest for sustainable management of our natural resources. Capitalizing on the advancements in satellite technology, we now possess the means to continuously monitor our planet from space, encompassing both daylight and nighttime hours. While satellite imagery with high spatial resolution has proven invaluable in capturing fine-scale land surface alterations, its effective utilization comes accompanied by a number of challenges. This seminar is dedicated to presenting innovative remote sensing methodologies designed to surmount these challenges. Through these novel approaches, we aim to enhance our comprehension of dynamic land surface changes and further empower our efforts towards a sustainable future.
Speaker bio
Dr. Zhu earned his Ph.D. in Geography from Ohio State University in 2014. Presently, he serves as an Associate Professor within the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-informatics at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Additionally, he is currently a visiting Associate Professor at Cornell University's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. His research interests are remote sensing and its applications in ecology and environmental studies. Dr. Zhu's research underscores the utilization of remote sensing to delineate and comprehend the intricate dynamics of land surface processes, thereby addressing challenges posed by environmental changes and striving for sustainable solutions.
