Jamal Jokar ArsanjaniView profile
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Jamal Jokar Arsanjani is a full professor in Geoinformatics and Earth Observation at Aalborg University (Denmark), leading the Geoinformatics & Earth Observation group. He holds a PhD from the University of Vienna (2011), with postdoctoral research at Heidelberg University supported by an Alexander von Humboldt fellowship (2012–2015). His academic career includes roles as a UN consultant in Vienna and senior scientist at Heidelberg's GIScience group. Research focuses on integrating geospatial data with computational models to address complex environmental challenges, including land use change, climate impacts, and natural hazards. Key methodologies include agent-based modeling, machine learning, and remote sensing. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDGs related to climate action, sustainable cities, and responsible consumption. Recent projects include 'PROMISE' (micro-mobility integration in urban transport) and 'AI4Covid' (AI-driven pandemic monitoring). Awards include the Springer Outstanding PhD Dissertation (2012) and an Earth Observation award (2020). He serves on the European Environment Agency board and edits the journal Land . Research outputs span 105+ publications since 2008, emphasizing urban sustainability, disaster resilience, and geospatial technologies. Active in 7 ongoing projects and 45+ academic activities, he advises on policy and innovation in smart cities and climate adaptation.













