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Tao Hu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Oklahoma State University (OSU), serving since 2021. He holds a PhD (2015) and BS (2009) in Geography from Wuhan University, China. Prior to OSU, he worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard University's Center for Geographic Analysis (2019–2021) and Kent State University (2016–2019).
- Research Focus: Leverages geospatial big data (remote sensing, social media, smartphone mobility) and GeoAI models to address health disparities, environmental health, and urban sustainability challenges.
- Key Contributions: Over 60 peer-reviewed articles, including 5 ESI Highly Cited Papers (top 1%). Research supported by NSF, USDA, and ESIP.
His work spans FAIR workflow systems, disaster public perception analysis (e.g., Ohio train derailment), heat vulnerability modeling, and healthcare accessibility via mobility data. He emphasizes reproducible GIScience and societal impact through actionable insights.
Teaching includes courses on GIS in public health, health geography, and programming for geospatial applications. His lab integrates geospatial AI with health equity, environmental justice, and smart city initiatives.
