Fang Qiu

Dr. Fang Qiu is a Professor of Geospatial Information Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), serving in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Geographic Information Sciences from the University of South Carolina (2000), an M.S. in Geographical Information Systems from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (1993), and a B.S. in Geography with GIS emphasis from China Normal University (1990).

His research focuses on remote sensing technologies, including LiDAR and hyperspectral imaging, spatial analysis, and GIS software development. Notable work includes urban forest inventory using LiDAR and hyperspectral data, and the development of web-based GIS tools such as GWASS. He has received the 2012 AAG Remote Sensing Specialty Group Early Career Paper Award for his contributions.

Dr. Qiu has secured significant grants, including a $3 million NASA-funded project for Earth science data integration (2004–2009) and a Dallas Urban Forest Advisory Committee grant for tree inventory (2008–2009). He serves on editorial boards, including as Vice Chair of the AAG Spatial Analysis and Modeling Group, and has reviewed for journals like Geographical Analysis and ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

His professional roles include Department Head of the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences at UTD since 2013 and Associate Professor (with tenure) from 2006–2014. He has also held leadership positions in organizations such as the International Association of Chinese Professionals in GIS.