جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Shabnam Jabariمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Remote Sensing
• Geomatics Engineering
• 3D GIS
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shabnam Jabari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). She holds a PhD from UNB (2015), with research focused on 3D urban change detection using multi-angle/multi-sensor imagery, leading to a patented commercial technology. Her MSc (2009) and BSc (2005) in Civil Surveying Engineering were earned at the University of Tehran. Research Interests: 3D city models and GIS applications Urban change detection and disaster management (damage/flood mapping) Multi-modal mapping (integrating LiDAR, SAR, and optical data) Geospatial data for emergency response systems Awards: CFI Top Innovative Project (2018) UNB's Seven Novel Projects (2017) NSERC Recognition Teaching: Courses in GIS (GGE 3342/4423/6410), Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, and co-instructor roles in foundational graduate courses. Professional Roles: Secretary of Canadian Remote Sensing Society (since 2020), CRSS Working Group 3 Chair (2021–), ISPRS Congress Bid Task Force member, Vice President of Canadian Institute of Geomatics, P.Eng. licensed in New Brunswick. Key Projects: Flood modeling in New Brunswick, smartphone-based crack detection systems, and LiDAR-camera fusion for urban modeling. Her work has been featured in CBC News, The Globe and Mail, and UNB Research Matters.

Isfahan Ghaniمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Environmental Protection
• Soil Mechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Isfahan Ghani is a Doctoral Researcher specializing in geotechnical engineering and environmental sustainability. His research focuses on reducing the environmental impact of soil stabilization through low-concentration lime modification and cost-effective solutions. He is affiliated with the Geotechnics and Geomatics research group, addressing challenges in soil contamination, earth material behavior, and CO₂ emissions reduction. His expertise includes soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and laboratory/field testing techniques. He actively conducts research, troubleshoots technical issues, and advocates for sustainable practices in construction and environmental protection. Current projects explore curing regimes for soil improvement and innovative chemical additives for soil treatment. Ghani emphasizes practical applications of geotechnical advancements to enhance structural stability while minimizing ecological footprints. His work bridges theoretical research with real-world implementation to safeguard community health and environmental integrity.

• Geology
• Geophysics
• Geomatic Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Andrea Colombi is a Visiting Researcher at Imperial College London's Faculty of Natural Sciences, affiliated with the Centre for Plasmonics and Metamaterials. His research focuses on elastic metamaterials, computational elastodynamics, inverse problems, and high-performance computing applications in wave physics. He has held fellowships at ETH Zurich and ISTerre Grenoble, and currently explores seismic waves, ultrasound, and hypersound applications through experimental and numerical methods. Education: B.Sc. Industrial Engineering (Università di Brescia, 2009), Ph.D. in Seismology (ETH Zurich, 2013). Positions: Postdoctoral Fellow at ISTerre Grenoble (2013–2015), Marie Curie Fellow at Imperial College (2015–2018). Research interests include resonant metamaterials, dynamic interactions in clustered buildings, and interdisciplinary collaborations with geophysicists, mathematicians, and engineers. He plans to join ETH Zurich under an SNSF Ambizione Fellowship in 2018. Awards: Swiss National Science Foundation Fellowship, Marie Curie Fellowship, SNSF Ambizione Fellowship. His work combines laboratory experiments, field studies, and supercomputing simulations across France, Switzerland, and the UK.

• Photogrammetry
• Remote Sensing
• Underwater Imaging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Petra Helmholz is an Associate Professor in the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Curtin University, specializing in Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. She holds a German Dipl.-Ing. (M.Sc.) and Dr.-Ing. (Ph.D.) in Geomatics. Her research focuses on underwater, terrestrial, and airborne photogrammetry, with applications in health, agriculture, heritage mapping, and engineering. She has received multiple awards, including the Asia Pacific Excellent Award in Education (2018) and WA Spatial Awards. She serves as National Chair of the Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry Commission (SSSI) and is an Associated Editor of the journal PE&RS. Helmholz leads the Bachelor of Surveying program at Curtin and holds licenses in remote piloting and surveying. Her work bridges geospatial technologies with interdisciplinary fields like medicine and environmental science. Education: 2006–2012: Ph.D. in Photogrammetry, Leibniz University Hannover 2003–2005: Certified Licensed Surveyor, Germany 1997–2003: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Surveying, TU Berlin Research Interests: Underwater and airborne photogrammetry, 3D reconstruction for medical and heritage applications, thermal simulation of urban environments, and geospatial data analysis. Her projects include facial analysis for rare disease diagnosis, coral growth estimation, and pipeline monitoring. Publications highlight innovations in underwater imaging techniques, urban heat island studies, and medical 3D modeling. She actively contributes to international bodies like ISPRS and ASPRS, co-chairing working groups on geospatial data standards and applications.

Sander Varblaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Geodesy
• Marine Geoid Modeling
• Satellite Altimetry
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Sander Varbla is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, School of Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, and concurrently holds a postdoctoral fellowship at the Chair of Astronomical and Physical Geodesy, Technical University of Munich (2025–2027). His research spans geodesy, remote sensing, and civil engineering, with a focus on marine geoid modeling, satellite altimetry, and construction surveying technologies. His research interests include marine geoid refinement, satellite gravimetry, terrestrial and drone-based surveying, GNSS-UWB positioning, and the application of machine learning in geodetic data processing. He actively contributes to international geodetic standardization through memberships in EUREF, NKG, and the Baltic Sea Hydrographic Commission. His recent publications show a strong trend in integrating satellite data (e.g., SWOT mission) with in-situ measurements to improve marine geoid models, assess vertical land motion, and develop dynamic height references. He also investigates the quality of industrial-scale laser scanning for BIM applications and advances in underground utility mapping using low-cost sensors. Researcher of the Year, Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, TalTech (2024) Best Research Article 2022, TalTech (2023) First Prize, National Contest for University Students (2023) ESRI Young Scholar Award (2017) CLGE Students' Contest Winner (2017) Varbla has supervised multiple Master’s theses at TalTech, focusing on drone photogrammetry, point cloud analysis, and construction surveying. He has been a lecturer in courses such as Construction Surveying and Theory of Processing Geodetic Measurements, and has led continuing education courses on UAV photogrammetry and terrestrial laser scanning. He is the principal investigator of the MarGeoid project and has participated in numerous national and EU-funded projects, including DYNAREF, BalMarGrav, and ESA initiatives. He has also contributed to major collaborative efforts such as the Baltic Sea Chart Datum 2000 and FAMOS Odin.

Ann Chenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• SAR/InSAR Algorithm Design
• Earth System Science
• Natural and Induced Seismicity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ann Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Geological Sciences. She leads the Radar Interferometry Group at the Center for Space Research, focusing on advancing InSAR techniques for earth system science applications. Her research addresses critical issues such as natural and induced seismicity, groundwater resource monitoring, natural disaster assessment, and permafrost hydrology and carbon storage dynamics. Her work integrates satellite-based remote sensing with geophysical modeling to study subsurface deformation patterns linked to human activities (e.g., fluid injection) and environmental processes. Collaborations span academic and industrial sectors, emphasizing scalable InSAR solutions for large-scale basins like the Permian Basin and Delaware Basin. Her affiliations include dual roles at the Cockrell School of Engineering and Jackson School of Geosciences, fostering interdisciplinary research. Ann has developed innovative methods for InSAR data processing, including interferogram subset analysis and GNSS calibration strategies to enhance monitoring in challenging environments. Her contributions have advanced applications in coastal subsidence risk assessment, Arctic permafrost dynamics, and aquifer system characterization. Her teaching includes graduate-level courses in geophysical imaging systems, computational methods, and numerical methods in geosciences. She actively mentors researchers in radar interferometry, geohazard monitoring, and environmental geophysics.

Kyubyung Kangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Twin Technology
• Computer Vision in Construction
• Infrastructure Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kyubyung Kang is an Assistant Professor in the School of Construction Management Technology at Purdue University's Purdue Polytechnic Institute. His research focuses on leveraging digital twin technology, remote sensing, and computer vision to enhance infrastructure and asset management. He collaborates with the Indiana Department of Transportation and international institutions on projects involving pavement rehabilitation, EV charging infrastructure, and smart city solutions. Kang holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Management) from Purdue University, an MSc in Earthquake Engineering from University College London, and a BSc in Civil Engineering from Chungbuk National University. Research interests include blockchain-based incentive structures for public data submission, digital twins for built environments, and modular construction methods. His work addresses infrastructure sustainability, public engagement in data collection, and AI-driven decision support systems. Notable collaborations include projects on traffic control optimization, EV infrastructure planning, and disaster-resilient supply chains. Recognition includes the 2025 Purdue Polytechnic Faculty and Staff Excellence Award and multiple Polytechnic Research Awards (2022). Kang leads the Purdue Simple Lab, advancing applied AI and real-world construction technology solutions. His teaching emphasizes hands-on learning through the CEM Capstone course redesign, integrating industry-relevant challenges and cognitive apprenticeship methods.

Jianguo Jack Wangمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sensor Fusion
• Robotics
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jianguo Jack Wang is a Lecturer at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He holds a B.Sc. in Physics from Nanjing University, M.Sc. in Electrical and Information Engineering from The University of Sydney, and a PhD in Geomatics from UNSW. His research focuses on sensor fusion, robotics, intelligent transportation systems, and environmental engineering. He has published over 70 papers and supervised around ten PhD/Master students. Notable achievements include the Michael Richey Medal for his navigation method innovation. Dr. Wang’s research interests span robotics path planning, UWB-based positioning, and multi-sensor integration. His work emphasizes practical applications in autonomous systems and environmental sustainability. He actively reviews for top journals like IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems and conferences such as ICRA and IROS. He has led funded projects on sensor fusion for road assessment and participated in initiatives like the Centre for Built Infrastructure Research (CBIR). His teaching includes courses on Geographic Information Systems and Civil Engineering. Dr. Wang is affiliated with IEEE Robotics and Automation Society and the Institute of Navigation (ION).

• Civil Engineering
• Urban Planning
• Sustainable Construction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tim Broyd is a Professor of Built Environment Foresight and Director of the Institute for Digital Innovation in the Built Environment at University College London (UCL), within The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction. He holds additional roles as Visiting Professor in Construction Management at the University of Reading and Civil Engineering at the University of Dundee. With over four decades of experience, he transitioned from industry leadership roles (e.g., Group Technology Director at Halcrow, CEO of CIRIA) to academia, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and foresight in construction. His expertise spans BIM implementation, infrastructure sustainability, and strategic policy development. He contributed to the UK Government's construction strategy foresight initiatives and chairs the BIM Task Force. He is Vice Chairman of BuildingSmart (UK) and a Director of CEEQUAL, responsible for sustainability assessment frameworks. His leadership in professional bodies includes roles in the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Institution of Civil Engineers, where he served as President (2016/7). Educated at the University of Birmingham (BSc 1976, PhD 1979), his career bridges academia, government, and industry. Awards include Fellowships from the Royal Academy of Engineering, Institution of Civil Engineers, and Royal Society for Arts.

Chang Zhaoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geographic Information Science
• Remote sensing
• Ecosystem services
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chang Zhao is Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Services Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Agronomy Department at University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. She holds a PhD in Geography from University of Iowa (2018) and B.E. in Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering from Wuhan University. Zhao's research integrates geospatial science, remote sensing, and AI to quantify ecosystem services across agricultural and urban landscapes. Her work develops machine learning and deep learning approaches to map and analyze pollination services, carbon storage dynamics, soil organic content, and invasive species distributions. Current projects examine spatiotemporal patterns of ecosystem service production and socioeconomic drivers of ecosystem service utilization. Zhao leads multiple USDA and Florida Cattle Enhancement Board funded projects exploring carbon sequestration in grazing lands, high-throughput assessment of crop diseases, and AI-driven monitoring of invasive species. Her lab combines field observations, drone/satellite imagery, and socioeconomic data to create predictive models supporting sustainable land management decisions. She teaches Ecosystem Services: Theory, Methods, and Practice and mentors graduate students in spatial data science applications for agriculture and natural resource management.

• Coastal Geomorphology
• Sea-Level Changes
• Coastal Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Colin Woodroffe is an Honorary Professor in the School of Science at the University of Wollongong, specializing in coastal geomorphology and sea-level change studies. His research focuses on coastal stratigraphy, coral reef vulnerability, mangrove ecosystems, and estuarine dynamics, with fieldwork across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. He contributed to the IPCC's 2007 report and authored influential books like Coasts: Form, Process and Evolution . As former Chair of the International Geographical Union's Commission on Coastal Systems, he leads interdisciplinary coastal studies. Education: PhD and ScD from the University of Cambridge (1980, 2007) Key Roles: IPCC Lead Author (2007), Chief Scientist on Lord Howe Island research cruises Research Interests: Long-term coastal evolution, blue carbon sequestration, and climate change impacts His work bridges geoscience and ecology, addressing coastal sustainability in the Anthropocene. Supervises PhD/Master's research and collaborates on global coastal projects.

Howard Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Control Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Howard Li is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Brunswick's Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on robotics, artificial intelligence, unmanned vehicles, control systems, and quantum computing. Dr. Li completed his Ph.D. at the University of Waterloo and has conducted research internationally at institutions including EPFL (Switzerland) and University of Pavia (Italy). He has industry experience developing training systems for fighter aircraft and control systems for autonomous vehicles. His research interests span robotics, autonomous systems, quantum computing, and AI applications in mechatronics. Recent publications demonstrate focus on LiDAR simulation, deep learning architectures, satellite imagery analysis, and geospatial algorithms. Dr. Li has secured over $1,000,000 in research grants from agencies including NSERC, CFI, and DRDC. He chairs the IEEE Autonomous Robotics Group and contributed to the first IEEE robotics standard. Harrison McCain Foundation Young Scholars Award NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship IEEE Senior Member recognition He established the COBRA research group and open-source Quad Rotor Simulator. All his former postdocs/PhDs secured positions at prestigious institutions including MIT and NASA.

Maciej Bazanowskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Geodesy
• Geomatics Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maciej Bazanowski is an Adjunct Professor and Research Assistant at the Department of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, University of New Brunswick (UNB), Fredericton. He holds an M.Sc.E from UNB (2010) and an M.Eng in Mining Surveying from the University of Mining, Krakow (2005). Currently a Ph.D. candidate at Wrocław University of Technology, his expertise focuses on geodetic monitoring systems, deformation analysis, and numerical modeling in mining and geotechnical projects. His research emphasizes deformation monitoring in mining areas, geodetic control surveys, and subsidence studies. Notable projects include automation of robotic total station systems, the ALERT deformation monitoring system, and PCS potash mine subsidence analysis. He has contributed to studies on large earth dams (e.g., Diamond Valley Lake Reservoir) using integrated geodetic and finite element methods. Key awards include 2nd place in UNB's 2008 Graduate Student Paper Competition. His work bridges geomatics engineering with practical applications in mining, tunnelling, and infrastructure safety. Current affiliations include the Centre for Concrete Structures and Geotechnical Engineering (CCGE) at UNB.

• Geodesy
• Geomatics Engineering
• Geophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Kingdon is an Associate Teaching Professor and Chair in the Department of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Fredericton. He holds a PhD and is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). His research focuses on advanced geodetic techniques including geoid modeling, gravity field analysis, orthometric height systems, and satellite gravimetry. Key areas of expertise include rigorous geoid computation using the Stokes-Helmert method, topographical density modeling, and precision geodetic positioning in marine environments. Professor Kingdon has contributed to global and regional geoid models such as the UNB_TopoDens series and the GCR-RSH-2020 for Costa Rica. His work emphasizes the physical rigor of height systems, advocating for orthometric heights compatible with geoid models. He has developed the GEOWAPP geospatial web application for surveying education and explored innovative PPK techniques in challenging environments. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. His research spans over two decades, with publications addressing theoretical geodetic principles alongside practical applications in terrestrial and airborne gravity data processing.

Rakesh Mishraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Remote Sensing
• Computer Vision
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Rakesh Mishra is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering at the University of New Brunswick and Chief Technology Officer at SceneSharp Technologies. His expertise includes multi-sensor data fusion, computer vision, and AI-based object detection using LiDAR, SAR, and satellite imagery. Dr. Mishra completed his PhD at UNB and has research experience with institutions including Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and IIRS-ISRO. He has collaborated with Canadian government agencies including DND, NRC, and NRCan. His research focuses on LiDAR simulation, deep learning applications in remote sensing, and geospatial algorithm development. Recent publications demonstrate advancements in physics-aware deep learning for LiDAR and super-resolution techniques for satellite imagery.