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Prof. Dr. Thomas Brinkhoff is Chair of the Institute Board and Chair of Geoinformatics at Oldenburg University of Applied Sciences. He leads the Institute for Applied Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics (IAPG) and contributes to institutions like the Association for the Promotion of Geoinformatics in Northern Germany (GiN e.V.) and the Oldenburg Research and Development Institute for Computer Science (OFFIS e.V.). Education: Diploma in Computer Science (Informatik), Universität Bremen (1990) Doctorate in Computer Science (Dr. rer. nat.), Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (1994) Brinkhoff's research spans geodatabase systems, spatiotemporal data processing, geosensor analytics, and location-based services. His work addresses Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI), web-based geospatial visualization, and mobile data integration, with applications in traffic management and forensic science. Recent projects include ProSaDi (Digital Provenance and Collection Research) and contributions to the Laboratory for optical 3D metrology . He has served on program committees for ACM SIGSPATIAL (2002-2019), AGILE conferences (2010-2025), and editorial boards of journals like GeoInformatica and TGIS. Notable Lectures: 2024: Forensic applications of tachograph data 2023: Geoinformatics in homicide investigations 2022: Spatiotemporal analysis for sustainability projects 2015: Open geodata standards at FOSSGIS 2014: Mobile sensor data processing

• Geoinformatics
• Geodatabase Systems
• Spatio-temporal Data Processing
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Associate Professor Mohsen Kalantari is a Geospatial Engineering academic at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) School of Civil and Environmental Engineering , with concurrent roles as co-founder of the startup Faramoon . His career spans roles at the University of Melbourne's Department of Infrastructure Engineering and Victorian government's land administration initiatives through DELWP. Education : PhD in Geomatics Engineering (2008, University of Melbourne), Master of GIS Engineering (2004), Bachelor of Surveying Engineering (2001) His research bridges geospatial engineering with construction automation , focusing on 3D cadastre , BIM-GIS integration , and smart cities . Recent publications show trends in underground land administration , digital twins , and LADM standard implementations . Scientific Awards : National educational recognition (2019), Victorian educational grants (2018), and prestigious fellowships (2012) As a supervisor , he guides PhD candidates in topics ranging from BIM for waste management to underground cadastral systems . His industry engagement includes partnerships with the United Nations , Open Geospatial Consortium , and Singapore Land Authority .

• Geospatial Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Building Information Modelling (BIM)
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Dr. Robert Lee is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Cambridge, focusing on 19th-century Indigenous dispossession and US state formation. His current research examines the St. Louis Superintendency’s role in treaty negotiations and territorial expansion. Previously, he held a junior fellowship at Harvard Society of Fellows and a PhD from UC Berkeley. He is currently on leave until June 2025. Education: PhD in History (UC Berkeley), MA in American Studies (University of Heidelberg), BA in History and Economics (Columbia University). Research integrates GIS spatial analysis with archival work, highlighted by the Land-Grab Universities project, which revealed Indigenous land funding university endowments. This project received awards for digital history and investigative journalism, including the George Polk Award. Ongoing work explores treaty systems’ impact on American West development. His work has been supported by the NEH, Pulitzer Center, and US Department of Education. Awards include the Binkley-Stephenson Award and Organization of American Historians honors. He collaborates with journalists and institutions via landgrabu.org , a public geodatabase. Teaching focuses on early American history (Paper 22) and supervises MPhil students in American History. His lab teams include digital humanities collaborators like Tristan Ahtone and Margaret Pearce.

• American History
• Indigenous Dispossession
• US State Formation
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Prof. Thomas H. Kolbe serves as Chair of Geoinformatics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), where he leads research in spatial, temporal, and semantic modeling of urban environments. His work focuses on developing foundational frameworks for 3D/4D city models, digital twins, and smart city applications through international standardization efforts including CityGML and IndoorGML. His research spans virtual city modeling, urban system simulation, and GIS integration with emerging technologies. Current projects emphasize AI-driven urban scenario generation, semantic streetspace modeling, and IoT integration in digital twin ecosystems. Recent publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary connections between computer vision, urban planning, and geospatial data science, with particular emphasis on practical implementations of 3D city models for sustainability challenges. Prof. Kolbe actively contributes to professional organizations including the Round Table GIS eV (as Chairman since 2013) and the Munich Data Science Institute (as core member since 2021). His leadership extends to the Leonhard Obermeyer Center for digital methods in the built environment and the Hans Eisenmann Forum for agricultural sciences. His work bridges theoretical geoinformatics with practical urban applications through numerous collaborative projects with municipal governments and industry partners.

• Spatial Modeling
• Temporal Modeling
• Semantic Modeling
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Prof. Petra Sauer is a Professor of Computer Science and currently serves as Dean of the Department of Computer Science and Media at BHT Berlin. She leads research in database systems, geospatial technologies, and educational data analytics. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in facility management, urban logistics, and e-learning platforms. Key projects include DiSEA (education analytics), ExCELL (mobility data integration), and BIM-FM (building lifecycle management). Research interests focus on: Database design & schema evolution Semantic web applications Geodatabase implementations Learning analytics in MOODLE environments Notable awards include the Tiburtius Prize (Gold 2008 for Marc-Florian Wendland's thesis, Bronze 2009 for Marco Blankenburg's thesis). Active supervision spans over 15 advisees across data science, database security, and semantic integration topics. Current courses include 'Database Systems' for Media Informatics students. Key projects: DiSEA: Moodle-based learning analytics framework ExCELL: Real-time traffic forecasting platform mVIZ: Open data visualization guidelines BIM-FM: Semantic integration of building models

• Database Systems
• Geodatabases
• Semantic Web Technologies
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Daniel Barreto is a Professor at Edinburgh Napier University , specializing in Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations and soil mechanics . His research emphasizes particle shape and size distribution effects on granular material behavior, with applications in permeability estimation, liquefaction mitigation, and nature-inspired ground engineering. Education : PhD in Soil Mechanics (Imperial College London, 2010), MSc in Soil Mechanics and Engineering Seismology (Imperial, 2005), Civil Engineering (Universidad de los Andes, 2003). Research : Focuses on DEM, grading entropy theory, and particle-scale interactions in sand-rubber mixtures, with implications for seismic isolation and sustainable soil stabilization. Awards : Royal Academy of Engineering Leverhulme Trust Fellowship COST Action Chair for Open Network on DEM Simulations (ON-DEM) Emeritus Member of Royal Society of Edinburgh Young Academy of Scotland Publications : Pioneering studies on DEM-based critical state behavior, particle breakage quantification, and permeability models for granular soils, with a 2023 Transportation Geotechnics paper on hydraulic radius applications. Collaborations : Leads ON-DEM, a global network advancing open-source DEM tools, and contributes to interdisciplinary projects involving synthetic root mimics and microbial soil interactions.

• Discrete Element Method (DEM)
• Soil Mechanics
• Geotechnical Engineering
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Hong Yu is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the Center for Intelligent Information Retrieval and the Biomedical Informatics Natural Language Processing (BioNLP) Laboratory. Her research focuses on computational biology, bioinformatics, and biomedical applications of information retrieval, natural language processing, and human-computer interaction. She has developed systems like AskHERMES (a biomedical Q&A tool) and NoteAid (to aid patient comprehension of medical records). Education includes a PhD in Biomedical Informatics from Columbia University, M.Ph. in Physiology and Cellular Biophysics, and degrees in Physiology and Biomedical Engineering from institutions in China. She has led NIH-funded projects and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Biomedical Informatics. Research awards include the NLM predoctoral training grant and recognition as one of six 'Star Trainees' for NLM's 175th anniversary. Her work has been featured in Science, Nature, and the Pulitzer-winning Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Current interests emphasize privacy in geospatial data, ethical AI, and reimagining GIScience education. Grants: Multiple NIH-funded projects. Labs: Center for Intelligent Information Retrieval, BioNLP Lab. Service: Co-chair of biomedical NLP sections at major conferences.

• Computational Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Information Retrieval
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Dr. Heng Cai is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, leading the GIScience for Resilience (GIResilience) Research Group. Her work focuses on geographic information science, disaster resilience, socio-environmental sustainability, and environmental health. She develops geospatial data mining and decision-support tools to model human-environment interactions under climate change and natural hazards. Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Science (Louisiana State University), M.S. in Geographic Information Science (Chinese Academy of Sciences), B.E. in Surveying and Mapping (China University of Geosciences). Research interests include geospatial data science, hazard modeling, and resilience assessment. Her group has pioneered studies on land loss prediction in coastal Louisiana, social media analysis for disaster response, and cyberGIS platforms like PRIME. Recent work emphasizes climate adaptation strategies and urban resilience frameworks. Publications span interdisciplinary journals like Remote Sensing , Annals of the American Association of Geographers , and International Journal of Digital Earth . She actively collaborates with NASA and disaster management agencies, securing grants for projects like HeatSMART and U-CARE. Labs/Teams: GIResilience Group (www.gis-resilience.info) focuses on innovative geospatial solutions for societal resilience. She mentors undergraduate and graduate students in GIS programming, webGIS, and geodatabase applications.

• Geographic Information Science
• Disaster Resilience
• Socio-Environmental Sustainability
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Schwarzbach is a Professor of Geoinformatics at the Faculty of Spatial Information , HTW Dresden. He teaches core modules like Geographic Information Systems I/II , Geodatabase Systems , and GIS Applications across Geomatics, Environmental Engineering, and Archaeology programs. His role includes being Studiendekan for the Master's in Geoinformatics/Management and a member of the university Senate. Current research focuses on GIS applications, historical map georeferencing, and multimedia spatiotemporal visualization. Projects include the Bohemian-Saxonian Literature Landscape interactive map and collaborations with museums, archaeological institutes, and government agencies. He has led GIS software testing initiatives and developed educational materials for geospatial standards. His publications and workshops since 2002 emphasize GIS interoperability, WebGIS, and vector graphics. He is also involved in laboratory operations for geoinformatics and data processing.

• Geoinformatics
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Spatial Data Management
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Giulia Sammartano is a Fixed-term Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) of the Polytechnic University of Turin . She is a member of the FUTURE Urban Legacy Lab (FULL) and engages in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of geomatics, cultural heritage, and sustainable architecture. Scientific Branch: Geomatics (CEAR-04/A, Area 0008 - Civil Engineering and Architecture) ERC Skills: PE8_3 (Civil Engineering), PE6_8 (Computer Graphics), SH2_12 (GIS), PE2_15 (Metrology) SDG Contributions: Quality Education, Gender Equality, Cities & Communities, Climate Action Her research interests include 3D modeling , digital cultural heritage , UAV photogrammetry , and SLAM-based mapping . She specializes in applying advanced geomatic techniques for heritage documentation, with a focus on laser scanning , point cloud processing , and HBIM (Heritage Building Information Modeling). Recent publications highlight her work on the REVHEAL and HERITALISE projects, exploring topics like masonry vault simulations , autonomous robotic surveying , and ML/DL classification of LiDAR data . She serves as Guest Editor for journals such as Remote Sensing , Sensors , and Drones . Awards: Polytechnic University of Turin Publications Award (2016, 2018) Best Poster SIFET2017 (2017) Quality of Research Activity (2016) Scientific Memberships: ICOMOS Italia (2023-) CIPA Heritage Documentation (2023-) ISPRS (2020-)

• 3D models
• Digital cultural heritage
• Digital photogrammetry
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Rhian Waller is an Associate Professor at the School of Marine Sciences, University of Maine. Her research focuses on deep-sea invertebrate reproduction, cold-water corals, and biogeography. She holds a Ph.D. from the Southampton Oceanography Centre, UK (2004). Research Interests: Waller investigates larval development mechanisms in deep-sea corals, environmental impacts on reproductive strategies, and population connectivity using microscopy (SEM/TEM), genetic analysis, and geographic databases. Current projects span from Arctic to Antarctic regions, including studies on Gulf of Maine coral habitats and Alaskan Red Tree coral reproduction. Grants & Collaborations: Secured over $1.2M in funding from NSF, NOAA, and WHOI for projects like 'Stepping Stones Across the Atlantic' and 'Paleogenetics of Mediterranean Corals'. Collaborates internationally with institutions like the USGS and Chile’s Huinay Foundation. Publications: Recent work emphasizes coral reproductive biology (e.g., Hawaiian black corals), larval dispersal patterns, and deep-sea coral biogeography. Articles highlight applications of ancient DNA techniques and hydrothermal vent colonization studies. Labs & Teams: Leads a laboratory offering undergraduate training in marine microscopy, histology, and genetic analysis, supporting students pursuing graduate studies.

• Deep-sea biology
• Cold-water corals
• Biogeography
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Giusy Lavecchia is a Full Professor in Structural Geology at Ud'A University, Chieti Scalo, Italy. She holds a Laurea cum laude in Geological Sciences from the University of Naples (1977) and has held multiple academic and administrative roles, including Head of the Laboratory of Geodynamics and Seismogenesis (1997–2011) and Vice-head of the Department of Psychology, Health and Territory (2014–2017). Her research focuses on structural geology, tectonics, seismotectonics, and magmatism, with a strong emphasis on 3D fault modeling and seismic hazard analysis. She has authored ~100 peer-reviewed papers, with an h-index of 21 and 1,800+ citations (SCOPUS, 2017). Notable contributions include pioneering studies on the Apennines' structural style and seismotectonic zoning. Her work integrates field geology, seismic data, and GIS tools to understand active deformation processes. Awards include a CNR scholarship (1978) and a NATO grant (1984). Her recent projects include synthesizing Quaternary fault data into 3D models for hazard assessments and exploring triggered seismicity mechanisms. She has supervised numerous graduate students and contributed to national seismic risk committees.

• Structural Geology
• Tectonics
• Geodynamics
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Jeff Turk is a Professor at the University of North Georgia , affiliated with the Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis . He serves as the Dean and IESA Academic Advisor and has held the position of IESA Director since 2013. Dr. Turk’s expertise spans Environmental Systems Engineering , Systems Science , and Engineering Education , with a focus on integrating geospatial technologies into ecological and educational frameworks. Education : Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering (University of Georgia), M.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Florida Atlantic University), B.S. in Ocean Engineering (Florida Atlantic University), A.A. in Business Administration, and A.S. in Geology (Gainesville State College). Courses Taught : ENGR 1101, ENGR 1770, ENGR 2001, ENGR 3301, ENGR 3340K, ENVE 1103, ENVE 2771K, ESCI 1101, ESCI 3001K, GEOL 1121K/1122K, PHYS 1101-1112/L, and SCTS 1502. Dr. Turk’s research centers on systems science and the design and management of environmental systems , emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to ecological and engineering challenges. His publications highlight applications of ArcGIS Online , Gigapan© , and virtual field guides in geoscience education and spatial analysis. Recent manuscripts explore multiperspective causality in systems and exponential environmental dynamics . Dr. Turk’s work experience includes founding the Gainesville engineering program in 1988, serving as Physics Lab Coordinator (1997), and leading the Lewis F. Rogers Institute as Director (2013–present). He also contributed to hazardous waste management and GEOPAths Grant initiatives, fostering student engagement in geosciences.

• Environmental Systems Engineering
• Systems Science
• Mechanical Engineering Design
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Seda Salap-Ayca is a Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the School of Design at the Mount Ida Campus and the Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences within the School of Earth and Sustainability. Her work bridges design and geospatial science, emphasizing spatial analysis and modeling. Education: Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara and San Diego State University M.S., Middle East Technical University, Turkey B.S., Middle East Technical University, Turkey Her research is centered on GIScience, with a strong focus on geospatial modeling, spatial data evolution, geodatabases, and land-use models. She investigates decision-making through multi-criteria analysis and develops spatial decision support systems. A significant component of her work involves spatial statistical techniques and the assessment of spatially explicit uncertainty and sensitivity analysis, contributing to robust geospatial inference and modeling. The available information does not include recent publications, but her research interests suggest strong engagement with computational geography, environmental modeling, and data-driven spatial planning. There are no listed scientific awards at this time. Seda Salap-Ayca advises students in geospatial sciences and related fields, though specific advisees are not listed. There is no mention of grants or funded research projects in the provided text. She is associated with the geospatial research community at UMass Amherst, potentially contributing to interdisciplinary efforts between the School of Design and the School of Earth and Sustainability, particularly in areas integrating design thinking with geospatial analytics and environmental systems modeling.

• GIScience
• Geospatial Modeling
• Spatial Data Analysis
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Christopher Shaffer is a GIS Manager and Instructor in the Environmental Science & Sustainability Department at Allegheny College. He specializes in geospatial technologies, including GIS, GPS, remote sensing, and sUAS, to address environmental challenges. Education: B.S. in Geography with a GIS concentration and a minor in Information Systems from Clarion University of Pennsylvania (2000) With over 25 years of experience in digital geographic data management and analysis, Shaffer focuses on GIS-based multicriteria evaluation techniques such as Boolean logic, weighted linear combination, and fuzzy logic. His work emphasizes transforming geographic data into actionable information through advanced map manipulation and overlay methods in vector and raster environments. He teaches courses like Environmental GIS I/II , Independent Study , and Senior Project I/II , while managing the Carr Hall GIS lab. His technical expertise spans geodatabase design, geoprocessing modeling, image classification, and geospatial AI applications. Shaffer has held continuous roles at Allegheny College since 2000, progressing from GIS Laboratory Manager to his current dual position as GIS Manager/Instructor. He facilitates experiential learning through collaborations with local stakeholders.

• Geospatial Technologies
• Environmental Science
• Sustainability
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