Qiaofeng Zhang

Dr. Qiaofeng (Robin) Zhang is a full-time Professor at Murray State University's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. He teaches courses in world geography, earth science, GIS, remote sensing, and land use planning.

• PhD from University of Western Ontario
• Specializes in urban expansion analysis using remote sensing and GIS
• Recipient of multiple teaching and research awards

His research focuses on:

• Remote sensing applications in urban environments
• Digital change detection and environmental monitoring
• Landscape ecology and geoscience education

Key article themes include:

• Urban expansion analysis using nighttime light data
• Deep learning for convolutional networks
• Environmental hazard detection

Professional memberships include:

• Association of American Geographers (AAG)
• American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
• Kentucky Academy of Sciences

Notable awards:

• Estes Memorial Teaching Award (2025)
• Dr. Neil V. Weber Award (2023-2024)
• Service Learning Mentor of the Year (2011)
• Emerging Scholar Award (2008)