جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Remote Sensing
• Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
• Sea Ice Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leif Eriksson is a Professor at Chalmers University of Technology , specializing in Radar Remote Sensing within the Department of Space, Earth and Environment . His career at Chalmers began in 2004, and he was promoted to Professor in 2022 after serving as Group Leader (2012–2017) and Head of Faculty Assembly (2017–2020). His research focuses on developing advanced methods for environmental monitoring using radar data, particularly synthetic aperture radar (SAR) from satellites and aircraft. Leadership Roles: Group Leader (Radar Remote Sensing), Faculty Assembly Head Key Collaborations: Rymdstyrelsen, EU Horizon, VINNOVA, European Space Agency Research Interests : Dr. Eriksson’s work spans forest biomass estimation , sea ice dynamics , and ocean surface current/wind retrieval . He integrates SAR data with in situ observations and climate models to study: Forest degradation (clear cuts, storm damage) via multi-temporal SAR Sea ice concentration, drift patterns, and thickness in Arctic regions Wind vectors and surface currents using interferometric SAR techniques Applications for maritime navigation safety and polar shipping optimization Article Trends : His recent publications emphasize SAR’s role in transport infrastructure monitoring (e.g., Iron Ore Line degradation), pan-Arctic landfast ice stability , and multi-frequency SAR fusion for enhanced sea ice observations. Collaborative work with teams across Europe and the U.S. highlights interdisciplinary approaches to climate and marine research. Projects & Grants : Dr. Eriksson leads or contributes to projects such as: CAISA (2022–2024): Air-ice-sea data assimilation EONav (2016–2019): Copernicus data for maritime navigation SEDNA (2017–2020): Safe Arctic shipping Forest Biomass Monitoring (2017–2018): Spaceborne SAR applications His work is supported by Rymdstyrelsen, EU Horizon, and industry partners like Trafikverket. Labs & Teams : He is central to the Radar Remote Sensing Group at Chalmers, collaborating with institutions like Lund University and international bodies such as ESA. His research often involves satellite campaigns (e.g., TanDEM-X, Sentinel) and field studies in polar regions.

Brett Sandersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Flood modeling and prediction
• Coastal and urban flooding
• Hydrological modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Brett Sanders is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Samueli School of Engineering, University of California, Irvine. His research focuses on developing innovative algorithms for flow and transport in river and coastal systems and integrating information technologies to create more accurate and efficient simulation tools for flood hazard assessment. His primary research interests include: Flooding and erosion hazards, particularly coastal flooding and urban flooding Surface water quality Low impact development impacts on hydrology Dam-break flooding Aerial and terrestrial lidar scanning Geographical information systems High performance computing for simulation tools Social dimensions of flood risk and adaptation behaviors Dr. Sanders' recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a comprehensive research program addressing both technical and social aspects of flood risk. His work spans computational hydrodynamics, flood hazard mapping, infrastructure vulnerability assessment, and the socioeconomic dimensions of flood risk. He has made significant contributions to understanding multi-grid modeling of urban flooding, post-fire flood hazards, satellite-based monitoring of land motion, and social inequalities in flood exposure. His research demonstrates how flood dynamics are more complex than simple bath-tub filling models suggest, with important implications for urban planning and climate adaptation. Dr. Sanders has received recognition as a Chancellor's Professor at UC Irvine, indicating distinguished scholarly achievement. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan (1997) M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan (1994) B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley (1993)

Matej Vargaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Geodesy
• Geomatics
• Physical Geodesy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Matej Varga is a Scientific Assistant and Postdoctoral Researcher at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, working in the Geosensors and Engineering Geodesy group under Prof. Andreas Wieser since 2021. His research spans geometrical geodesy, physical geodesy, and satellite geodesy, with applications in both theoretical and practical domains. Dr. Varga's research interests focus on spatial, temporal and spectral analysis of geodetic data, with particular expertise in geodetic reference systems and frames, gravity and geomagnetic field modeling at all temporal and spatial scales, and multi-GNSS multi-frequency positioning and monitoring. His work integrates geometrical and physical aspects of geodesy to address complex Earth observation challenges, particularly in infrastructure monitoring and geophysical applications. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward high-precision geodetic applications for major scientific infrastructure, most notably the Future Circular Collider project, alongside important contributions to earthquake impact analysis, geomagnetic network development, and gravity field modeling. His research bridges traditional geodetic methods with modern computational approaches, including machine learning applications for point cloud registration. Dr. Varga is actively involved in the GSEG research group at ETH Zurich, contributing to the development of geodetic infrastructure and reference systems. His work has practical applications in infrastructure monitoring, earthquake analysis, and scientific projects requiring extreme geodetic precision.

• Image Processing
• Computer Vision
• Remote Sensing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gabriele Facciolo is a Professor at the Centre Borelli, ENS Paris-Saclay, France. He is a Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) and holds an Innovation Chair (2025). His research focuses on image and video processing, remote sensing, and super-resolution techniques. Current affiliations: Centre Borelli (ENS Paris-Saclay), Institut Universitaire de France His research explores advanced algorithms for satellite stereo pipelines, real-time deblurring, denoising, and explainable AI systems for legal evidence enhancement. He coordinates projects like ANR SURECAVI (Super-resolution for visible camera systems) and ANR IMPROVED (video enhancement for judicial use), with recent work on Gaussian Splatting for Earth Observation and multi-date satellite super-resolution. Notable scientific achievements include the IGARSS 2025 Top 10 Student Paper Award and leadership in projects funded by ANR (€890k) and Prime Minister's entities (SGDSN/ANSSI). His work bridges computational imaging, defense applications, and digital forensics. Project leadership: SURECAVI, IMPROVED, BOFOR Key technologies: GPU acceleration, real-time processing, optical flow estimation, RPC refinement Gabriele actively contributes to open-source tools like S2P (Satellite Stereo Pipeline), MGM (MultiGlobal Matching), and OMNIflip. He teaches in the Master MVA program and collaborates across institutions (ENPC, UPF).

Penina Axelradمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Astrodynamics
• Satellite Navigation
• Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Penina Axelrad is a University of Colorado Distinguished Professor and Joseph T. Negler Professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. She has held academic roles since 1992, serving as Department Chair from 2012–2017. A member of the National Academy of Engineering since 2019, her research focuses on GNSS technology, satellite navigation, and remote sensing applications. She has authored over 223 publications and secured $17.5M in research grants. Education: Ph.D., Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University, 1991 S.M., Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, MIT, 1986 S.B., Aeronautical Engineering (Avionics Option), MIT, 1985 Research Interests: Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), multipath mitigation, GNSS reflectometry, orbital dynamics, and quantum sensing for Earth science. Her work bridges astrodynamics, satellite navigation, and environmental monitoring. Awards: Member, National Academy of Engineering (2019) Women In Aerospace Educator Award (2016) Institute of Navigation Samuel Burka Award (2012) AIAA Summerfield Book Award (2011) Advising & Grants: Advised numerous students (no names listed) and led major grants including NASA Quantum Pathways Institute and Sentinel-6 orbit determination projects. Active in Institute of Navigation leadership roles. Labs/Teams: Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR), Quantum Pathways Institute, and collaborative efforts on CubeSat atomic clock experiments.

Marco Barlaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Geothermal Energy
• Energy Geostructures
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Marco Barla is a Full Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG) at the Polytechnic of Turin, where he also leads a research group focused on energy geostructures, tunneling, slope stability, and numerical modeling. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the ASCE International Journal of Geomechanics and holds leadership roles in international organizations such as the International Society for Energy Geostructures (President, 2025–2029) and ELGIP (Past President). He is actively involved in multiple EU and national research projects, including GEOREFIT, REGENERATE, and FOLIAGE. Research Interests: Thermoactive geostructures for shallow geothermal energy Tunnel design and construction under challenging conditions Real-time detection of debris flows and snow avalanches using fiber optics Numerical modeling of geotechnical systems Energy retrofitting of existing underground infrastructure His recent publications (2024–2025) demonstrate a strong focus on sustainable urban development through geothermal energy integration, particularly in tunnels and buildings. Key themes include energy geostructures, thermal storage, landslide monitoring, and climate resilience, reflecting his commitment to SDGs 7, 9, 11, and 13. He frequently publishes in top venues such as Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology , Geothermics , and Landslides . Scientific Awards: Telford Premium, Institution of Civil Engineers (2016) IACMAG Excellent Contributions Award (2011) Best Paper, 11th ISRM Congress (2007) Iacmag Award (2005) Top 5 Project Nominee, European Geothermal Innovation Award (2018) Advising and Grants: He supervises multiple PhD students in civil and environmental engineering and has led over 70 research projects, securing more than 2 M€ in funding from national and international sources. His projects span fundamental research (e.g., PRIN, H2020) and applied consulting (e.g., tunnel safety, landslide risk, structural monitoring). He is the scientific responsible for numerous contracts with public and private entities, including Autostrade per l’Italia and regional governments. Labs and Teams: He leads the Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering research group at Politecnico di Torino ( www.rockmech.polito.it ), which conducts laboratory testing, field monitoring, and numerical simulations. The team is active in international collaborations and coordinates the COST Action FOLIAGE, dedicated to scaling up energy geostructure deployment.

Irena Hajnsekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Satellite Radar Data
• Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
• Radar Polarimetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Irena Hajnsek is a Full Professor at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zurich. She heads the Polarimetric SAR Interferometry research group at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and serves as Scientific Coordinator for the TanDEM-X satellite mission. Her work focuses on electromagnetic wave propagation, radar polarimetry, and SAR data processing for environmental monitoring. IEEE Fellow (2014) DLR Science Award (2014) Multiple Best Paper Awards (VDE EUSAR, IEEE GRSS) Co-chair IEEE IGARSS Technical Program (2012, 2019) Founder IEEE GRSS REACT Technical Committee (2021) Her research spans geophysical parameter estimation from SAR data, with applications in soil moisture monitoring, glacier ice analysis, and agricultural crop mapping. She serves as Associate Editor for the IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing.

Mick Filmerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Geodesy
• Geophysics
• InSAR Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mick Filmer is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He serves as Curtin's representative on the Land Surveyors Licensing Board of Western Australia and holds a PhD (Curtin University) and a Bachelor of Geoinformatics and Surveying (University of South Australia). His research focuses on InSAR technology, vertical land motion, height systems, and coastal sea surface topography, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2007. Teaching responsibilities include Survey Law Ethics Practice, Cadastral Surveying, and Applied Geodetic Surveying. Research contributions span geodetic datum development (e.g., AUSGeoid09), InSAR deformation analysis, and land subsidence monitoring in the Perth Basin and Latrobe Valley. He collaborates with organizations like the International Association of Geodesy and European Geosciences Union. Key projects include evaluating Australia’s AUSHYDROID vertical datum model (2024), integrating InSAR with terrestrial reference frames (2021), and analyzing ocean tide signals in coastal zones (2023). His work bridges geodesy, remote sensing, and hydrogeology, addressing challenges in vertical land motion monitoring and geodetic infrastructure planning.

Eric Hetlandمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Seismology
• Geodesy
• Crustal Deformation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eric Hetland is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on geophysical natural hazards, particularly earthquake dynamics from a geodetic perspective. He investigates fault loading processes during interseismic and postseismic periods, and collaborates on modeling volcanic eruption conditions with Prof. Becky Lange. His work integrates machine learning methods into geodetic data analysis, addressing climate studies and hazard vulnerability. Applied mathematics and computational science are central to his interdisciplinary approach. Education: PhD in Geophysics from MIT (2006), MA in Geology from SUNY Binghamton (2000), BS in Physics from UC Santa Cruz (1996) Research Interests: Seismology, Geodesy, Crustal Deformation, Geodynamics, Magmatism and Volcanism Lab/Teams: Active collaborations with interdisciplinary teams, leveraging geodetic and computational tools His recent publications emphasize coseismic slip distribution modeling, Bayesian stress inversion, and transient strain analysis using advanced statistical methods. He has no listed scientific awards but maintains an active research program funded through collaborative grants. Advising focuses on graduate student training in geophysical hazards and computational geophysics.

Hansjörg Kuttererمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geodesy
• Geophysics
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Hansjörg Kutterer is a Professor and Dean at the KIT-Department of Civil Engineering, Geo and Environmental Sciences at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His primary affiliation is with KIT's Department of Civil Engineering, Geo and Environmental Sciences. He leads geodetic research initiatives focusing on Earth observation systems, atmospheric modeling, and geophysical data analysis. His research emphasizes advanced applications of GNSS, InSAR, and satellite gravimetry for monitoring climate-related phenomena such as water vapor dynamics, terrestrial water storage changes, and ground motion patterns. Key projects include developing machine learning-enhanced models for tropospheric delay corrections and integrated water vapor estimation in the Upper Rhine Graben region. Prof. Kutterer actively contributes to international geodetic frameworks like the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS), particularly through DA-CH regional collaborations. His work bridges geodetic methodologies with interdisciplinary challenges in climate science and environmental engineering. He oversees departmental operations as Dean, fostering innovation in geospatial education and infrastructure. His technical expertise spans geodetic deformation analysis, statistical robust estimation, and the integration of geophysical models with observational data.

Michael Changمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Remote Sensing
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Vegetation Monitoring
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Chang is a Senior Lecturer and Program Director of Spatial Information Sciences at Macquarie University's School of Natural Sciences. He specializes in remote sensing and GIS applications for environmental monitoring, including vegetation dynamics, land use change, and disaster mitigation. His affiliations include the Data Horizons, Smart Green Cities, and Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centres. Research Interests: Earth observation data integration 3D modeling and change detection Biodiversity conservation and wetland monitoring Spatial analysis of multilingualism and transport planning Awards: 2017 BHERT Award for Outstanding Collaboration 2019 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award 2017 Research Excellence Recognition Projects: Leads multi-sensor fusion initiatives for vegetation monitoring and collaborates on disaster resilience frameworks. Active in interdisciplinary work spanning ecology, geophysics, and urban planning. Labs/Teams: Core member of Macquarie's Planetary Research Centre and collaborates internationally on port city resilience projects in Africa.

Roger Michaelidesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Radar Remote Sensing
• Geospatial Science
• Arctic Permafrost Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roger Michaelides is an Assistant Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. He leads the Radar Interferometry and Geospatial Science Laboratory (Radar Lab), focusing on radar remote sensing, geospatial techniques, and Arctic permafrost dynamics. His work integrates InSAR, radar altimetry, and multi-sensor fusion to study environmental processes like wildfire-permafrost interactions, coastal erosion, and climate change impacts. Michaelides earned a PhD in Geophysics from Stanford University (2020) and held postdoctoral positions at the Colorado School of Mines (2020–2022). He joined Washington University in 2022. His research emphasizes developing novel remote sensing methods for cryospheric and terrestrial systems, including NASA-funded studies tracking permafrost thaw and wildfire effects in the Arctic. Recent awards include a NASA Early Career Investigator Program Fellowship (ECIP-ES), supporting his $300,000 project on Arctic permafrost monitoring. He actively mentors graduate and undergraduate students, offering funded PhD opportunities in InSAR applications and climate science. His lab collaborates with agencies like NASA and the Indian Space Research Organization, leveraging satellite data from missions like NISAR. Key interests include radar signal processing, environmental modeling, and interdisciplinary approaches to Earth observation. Michaelides’ work bridges geophysics, ecology, and climate science, with applications to global environmental challenges such as permafrost degradation and wildfire prediction.

• Geographic Information Systems
• Spatial Epidemiology
• Natural Disaster Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Samsung Lim serves as an Associate Professor of geographic information systems (GIS) in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney. With expertise spanning data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, Lim applies geospatial technologies to critical real-world challenges in natural disaster management and public health research. Lim's interdisciplinary work bridges engineering, computer science, and public health domains to develop practical decision-making tools for emergency response and disease surveillance. Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA M.A. in Mathematics, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea B.A. in Mathematics, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea Lim's research focuses on applying GIS to natural disaster management and public health challenges. Key areas include machine learning methods for bushfire susceptibility mapping, spatial clustering for landslide susceptibility analysis, city-scale evacuation management in flood scenarios, and social media-based natural disaster assessment. In public health, Lim investigates geo-correlations between environmental factors and asthma occurrence, computational approaches to avian influenza outbreaks, emerging hot spot analysis of COVID-19, and early detection systems for emerging infectious diseases. This work combines advanced spatial analytics with machine learning to address complex environmental and health challenges. The recent publication record demonstrates a clear interdisciplinary trajectory where geospatial science intersects with public health emergency response and natural hazard management. Lim's work consistently applies machine learning techniques to geospatial data, with particular emphasis on disaster susceptibility mapping, disease outbreak detection, and infrastructure monitoring. The research spans multiple continents and addresses both immediate emergency response needs and long-term environmental health challenges, reflecting a commitment to practical applications of geospatial science. Associate Editor of Geospatial Information Science National Delegate of Commission 3 of International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) National Representative of the International Cartographic Association (ICA) Commission on Sensor-driven Mapping Senior Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Lim actively contributes to the development of early warning systems for emerging infectious diseases through collaborations with public health researchers. The work on EPIWATCH demonstrates how AI can enhance surveillance capabilities for outbreak detection. Lim's research on cruise ship transmission of diseases and the spread of avian influenza through bird migration patterns and poultry trade networks shows strong engagement with real-world public health challenges. These projects often involve multidisciplinary teams spanning engineering, computer science, epidemiology, and veterinary medicine. Lim's work integrates multiple geospatial data sources and analytical techniques to address complex environmental and public health challenges. This includes developing frameworks for performance analysis of OpenStreetMap data, creating specialized road datasets for pedestrian navigation, and applying Persistent Scatterer Interferometry for land motion monitoring. The research combines traditional geospatial methods with cutting-edge machine learning approaches to extract meaningful insights from complex spatial datasets.

• Glaciology
• Climate Change
• Ice Sheet Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Amber Leeson is a Reader in Glaciology at Lancaster Environment Centre , Lancaster University. She serves as Associate Director for Research and leads projects integrating data science , numerical modeling , and remote sensing to study climate change impacts on the Greenland and Antarctic Ice Sheets . Her current research focuses on supraglacial hydrology , digital twinning of ice sheets , and firn evolution . Current Research Themes Ice sheet surface climate representation in models Supraglacial hydrology and ice sheet dynamics Firn evolution (past, present, future) Leadership Roles Associate Director for Research, Lancaster Environment Centre Treasurer and Secretary, International Glaciological Society Theme Lead for Environment, Data Science Institute (DSI) Her teaching includes courses on Glacial Systems, Environmental Processes, and Global Change. She supervises undergraduate and master's dissertations in Polar Science . Recent projects include Arctic Extremes (ARCTEX) , 5D Antarctica (5DAIS) , and AI Forecasting for Ice Shelf Collapse (AI4IS) . Amber's scientific contributions span climate model calibration, firn densification studies, and supraglacial lake dynamics. She has held advisory roles for the UK Polar Network , AGU Cryosphere Committee , and UKNCAR . Her work unites glaciology , data science , and climate modeling to address planetary-scale environmental challenges.

Tieyuan Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Near-Surface Seismology
• Fiber Optics Seismology
• Wave Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tieyuan Zhu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Pennsylvania State University, where he leads the Environmental Geophysics Group (EGG). His work focuses on advancing geophysical data resolution through seismic and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) methods to address environmental and energy challenges such as geohazards and CO2 sequestration. Research interests include: Near-surface and critical zone seismology Fiber optics seismology Wave physics (seismic, GPR) CO2 sequestration and geothermal exploration Permafrost degradation monitoring Martian subsurface water detection Recent publications emphasize distributed acoustic sensing (DAS), full-waveform inversion, and machine learning applications for subsurface imaging. His projects span urban geohazard monitoring, Arctic permafrost studies, and planetary geophysics. Scientific awards include the Karcher Award (2018) from the Society of Exploration Geophysicists. Collaborative efforts with institutions like NASA, NSF, and CMU highlight his impact on environmental hazard studies and carbon capture research.