Urban Computing Cyberinfrastructure Professors and Supervisors

Shaowen Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUnited States

Shaowen Wang is a Professor of Geography and Geographic Information Science and the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He serves as Associate Dean for Life and Physical Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and is a Senior Faculty Fellow in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation. His research focuses on advancing cyberGIS and geospatial data science, with applications in environmental modeling, public health, and sustainability. Wang leads the NSF-funded Institute for Geospatial Understanding through an Integrative Discovery Environment (I-GUIDE) and directs UIUC’s CyberGIS Center for Advanced Digital and Spatial Studies. Education: PhD in Geography, University of Iowa (2004) Master of Computer Science, University of Iowa (2002) MS in Geography, Peking University (1998) BS in Computer Engineering, Tianjin University (1995) Research Interests: Wang’s work integrates cyberGIS, spatial AI, and high-performance computing to address complex geospatial challenges. His research spans environmental modeling (e.g., hydrology, climate), public health (e.g., spatial accessibility to healthcare), and scalable geocomputation. His CyberGIS Center develops tools like CyberGIS-Compute and CyberGIS-Jupyter to democratize geospatial analytics. Recent Publications Trends: His recent work emphasizes AI-driven geospatial analysis (e.g., deep learning for hydrographic mapping), scalable solutions for environmental modeling, and cyberinfrastructure for reproducible research. Key contributions include frameworks for integrating HydroShare with computational tools and visual analytics for disaster resilience. Awards and Honors: Elected Fellow, AAAS (2021), AAG (2022), UCGIS (2024) NSF CAREER Award (2009) AAG Distinguished Scholarship Honors (2022) UIUC Romano & Centennial Professorial Scholars Advising and Grants: As a PI/co-PI, Wang has secured over $60M in research funding from NSF, NIH, USDA, and others. He has advised over 20 PhD students and 20 postdoctoral fellows, many now leading roles in academia and industry. His grants support projects like the I-GUIDE institute and spatial AI for extreme events. Labs and Initiatives: Directs the CyberGIS Center and co-leads the I-GUIDE initiative. Collaborates with the Taylor Geospatial Institute on projects like AI-driven hydrographic mapping and urban heat island analysis using sensor networks.

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Jong Sung Leeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUnited States

Jong Sung Lee is Deputy Associate Director at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) and Lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a B.S. from Yonsei University, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Regional Planning from UIUC. His research focuses on cyberenvironments for hazard management, environmental engineering, and transportation networks. Key projects include the INCORE resilience modeling platform and MAEviz-HAZTURK earthquake risk assessment systems. He co-leads the Innovative Software and Data Analysis Division at NCSA, emphasizing GIS integration in cyberinfrastructure. Publications span interdisciplinary applications of cyberinfrastructure, including disaster risk reduction and sensor web technologies. His work bridges computational science with urban planning challenges, supported by collaborations across engineering, environmental, and computational disciplines. Notable contributions include semantic middleware development for e-science and disaster scenario modeling. His lab develops tools like DataWolf for scientific workflow systems and the Semantic GeoStreaming Toolkit for spatiotemporal data analysis.

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Ola Ahlqvistمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

Ohio State UniversityUnited States

Ola Ahlqvist is a Professor in the Department of Geography at The Ohio State University, serving as the Director for the Service Learning Initiative. He earned his Ph.D. in Geography from Stockholm University (2001) and a B.S. in Biology and Earth Science from the same institution (1990). His research explores three key areas: semantic uncertainty and formal ontology in land cover change analysis; the intersection of online maps, social media, and games for spatial collaboration and decision-making; and service-learning in cartography with Columbus community partners. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on geographic semantics, geogames, and spatial simulation. Recent work emphasizes semantic formalization for land classification and the development of frameworks for geogames as spatial learning and decision-making tools.

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Eric Shookمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

University of Minnesota Twin CitiesUnited States

Geospatial Computing
CyberGIS
GeoAI
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Eric Shook is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment & Society at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. His work bridges geographic information science (GIScience) and computational science, with focus areas including cyberGIS, geoAI, and geospatial data science. He leads curriculum development in geospatial computing and advocates for advancing geospatial literacy through educational initiatives. Education: B.S. in Computer Science, University of Northern Iowa, 2005 M.S. and Ph.D. in Geography, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2010–2013) His research emphasizes foundational geospatial computing advancements applied to diverse domains, such as human origins studies, disease outbreak risk perception, and extreme weather analysis using social media data. He actively develops cyberinfrastructure tools like GISandbox , a science gateway for geospatial computing, and has pioneered initiatives like the Hour of Cyberinfrastructure to enhance cyber literacy in GIScience education. Publications reflect his commitment to integrating computational methods with geospatial challenges, spanning topics from generative models ( TopoSinGAN ) to high-performance raster analysis. He has collaborated on projects such as the Taghreed System and contributed to Terra Populus’ big data architecture. Teaching focuses on geospatial computing, cyberGIS, and GIScience education, with emphasis on curriculum innovation and Jupyter notebook-based interactive learning. His work addresses societal challenges through interdisciplinary approaches, linking technology, environment, and human behavior.

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Chuanrong Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

UConn HartfordUnited States

Chuanrong (Cindy) Zhang is a Department Head and Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Connecticut. Her research focuses on geospatial technologies and their applications in smart cities, with an emphasis on GIS, remote sensing, and urban sustainability. She leads projects addressing urban land-use dynamics, disaster management, and environmental planning. Research interests include geographical information science (GIS), remote sensing, geo-spatial statistics, and geocomputation applied to urban landscape ecology, transportation studies, and natural resource management. Notable projects involve analyzing urban expansion in East Asian megacities and integrating multi-source data for environmental monitoring. Her publications span interdisciplinary topics such as aerosol dynamics, spatial econometrics, and urban growth modeling. Zhang’s work bridges technological innovation with societal challenges, emphasizing resilience in urban environments. She is affiliated with UConn’s Storrs and Hartford campuses, contributing to the Resilient Cities, Racism, and Equity initiative.

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Jim Bottumمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

Clemson UniversityUnited States

Jim Bottum serves as Research Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Clemson University while holding dual executive roles as Chief Information Officer and Vice Provost for Computing & Information Technology. He directs the university's strategic initiatives in high-performance computing, cyberinfrastructure development, and national technology partnerships. His educational credentials include a B.A. in Political Science (1976) and Professional Certification in Urban and Regional Planning (1976), both from Florida State University. Dr. Bottum's research spans High-Performance Computing, Cyberinfrastructure, and Educational Technology with emphasis on computational resource deployment. His leadership established Clemson's Palmetto Cluster (ranked #60 globally in Top500) and Computational Center for Mobility Systems (CU-CCMS), demonstrating expertise in large-scale research infrastructure. Notable recognitions include ComputerWorld's Premier 100 IT Leaders (2007) and a Storage Magazine cover feature (January 2008) for transformative contributions to academic computing. He previously pioneered educational technology innovations at Purdue University as founding CIO, where classroom response systems and centralized podcasting earned Chronicle of Higher Education coverage. Current governance roles include NSF Advisory Committee for Cyberinfrastructure (ACCI) and Internet2 Board of Trustees.

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Michael Piaseckiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

The City College of New YorkUnited States

Michael Piasecki is an Associate Professor in the Civil Engineering department at City College of New York (CUNY). He is affiliated with the CUNY Environmental Cross-Roads Initiative and the Earth System Science and Environmental Engineering program. His research focuses on hydrologic processes in the Caribbean, sensor network deployment, and sustainable water resources management. Key research interests include data management systems for environmental observations, hydroinformatics, and interdisciplinary approaches to water security challenges in regions such as Hispaniola. He has extensively studied the hydrology of Lakes Azuei and Enriquillo, leveraging remote sensing, sonar technology, and predictive modeling to understand their dynamics and future trajectories under climate change scenarios. His publications emphasize the development of interoperable sensor systems, environmental data frameworks, and geospatial analysis tools. Notable contributions include work on FAIR-oriented data acquisition systems, hydrodynamic modeling, and cyberinfrastructure for hydro-meteorological networks.

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David A. Micklosمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryUnited States

David A. Micklos is the Executive Director of the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory , with a master's degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland (1982) and an honoris causa Doctor of Science (2009). He bridges biology, journalism, education, and social sciences, focusing on public science literacy and biotechnology education. His research interests include DNA barcoding , cyberinfrastructure for open science , and genomics education . Recent articles address low-cost DNA extraction methods, cloud-based genomic data analysis (via CyVerse), and biodiversity assessment through citizen science. These works reflect his commitment to democratizing science education. Charles A. Dana Award (1990) for DNA Science Genetics Society of America Elizabeth W. Jones Award (2012) for educational contributions His publications span biotechnology education, plant genomics, and computational tools like DNA Subway. He advocates for integrating student-driven research , teacher training , and accessible data platforms in STEM education. From 1982 onward, he has shaped public biology education at CSHL.

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Andrew Gronewoldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

University of Michigan-Ann ArborUnited States

Andrew Gronewold is Associate Professor at the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability, with joint appointments in Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences. His research program advances hydrological prediction systems through integrated modeling of climate impacts on transboundary freshwater resources. Professor Gronewold leads the NSF-funded Global Center for Understanding Climate Change Impacts on Transboundary Waters, coordinating multi-institutional research on climate resilience in vulnerable cross-border communities. His methodological innovations include Bayesian approaches to uncertainty quantification in watershed-scale forecasting and novel integration of satellite data with hydrological models. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on: (1) Climate-driven hydrological extremes in large lake systems, (2) Advanced modeling techniques for water budget closure, (3) Transboundary water governance frameworks, and (4) Next-generation monitoring through AI and remote sensing. Recent articles establish predictive frameworks for thermal regime shifts and develop decision tools for sustainable water allocation under climate uncertainty. As director of the SEAS Hydro Lab, Gronewold oversees projects examining water balance dynamics in systems ranging from the Great Lakes to arid-region terminal lakes. His team develops cyberinfrastructure for visualizing historical hydroclimate data and assessing long-term trends.

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Kulsawasd Jitkajornwanichمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

Texas Tech UniversityUnited States

Kulsawasd Jitkajornwanich is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Professional Communication at Texas Tech University's College of Media and Communication. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Arlington, with research focused on computational and data science applied to social media, environmental monitoring, and disaster management. His work integrates GIS, NOSQL databases, and AI techniques to address challenges in crisis communication, precision agriculture, and health misinformation detection. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Texas at Arlington (2014) M.S. in Computer Science, University of Texas at Arlington (2009) B.S. in Computer Science, Chulalongkorn University (2004) Research Interests: Computational communication, social media analytics, NLP, big data visualization, and AI-driven solutions for environmental and health crises. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science with communication studies to foster impactful research in crisis management and science communication. Awards: 2021 Community Outreach Award for 'Tawai For Health' 2019 National Dissertation Award (Thailand) 2018 Faculty Research Visibility Award (KMITL) Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses like Big Data Analytics and Media Insights. Co-PI on a €93K EU grant (Erasmus+) for educational automation in Thailand. Advises graduate and undergraduate students across 2 PhD, 14 master’s, and 15 undergraduate projects, including a 'Best Paper Award' winner. Labs/Teams: Founded Texas Tech's Media Insights Lab (2023), focusing on computational communication and data-driven media strategies. Collaborates with Thai government agencies on disaster management and health initiatives.

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Zhe Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

Texas A&M UniversityUnited States

Dr. Zhe Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Texas A&M University and an affiliate faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. She leads the Cyberinfrastructure and Spatial Decision Intelligence (CIDI-Spatial) research group and holds roles such as Director of the CIDI-Spatial Lab and Council Member of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System. Her research focuses on advancing cyberinfrastructure, geospatial data science, and decision support systems to address complex human-environment interactions, sustainability, and disaster resilience. She has secured over $18 million in research grants from NSF, NOAA, NASA, and others. Education: Doctor of Science (Geoinformatics), Aalto University, Finland (2016) Master of Science (Geomatics), Helsinki University of Technology, Finland (2009) Bachelor of Environmental Engineering, Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Finland (2005) Research Interests: Dr. Zhang's work intersects GIScience, decision science, and cyberinfrastructure. Key areas include cyberGIS, geospatial AI, human-centered decision-making, spatial uncertainty modeling, and disaster management. She develops scalable decision support systems for applications like flood emergency management, sustainable fisheries, and urban resilience. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2023) UCGIS Community Champion Award (2022) Multiple NSF grants including CyberTraining and ACES initiatives Grants & Advising: Current NSF grants include $568K for coastal resilience (CAREER) and $455K for disaster management workforce development. She actively advises graduate students in GIS, spatial analytics, and data science. Notable student achievements include winning Texas A&M data science competitions and securing roles at ESRI and GCOOS. Labs & Teams: The CIDI-Spatial Lab focuses on cyberGIS tools and spatial decision support. Collaborations include NASA-funded heat vulnerability analysis in Oklahoma City and NOAA-funded coastal resilience projects. The lab also engages in K-12 education programs like the Texas Youth Geography Network.

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Ali Hursonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

Missouri University of Science and TechnologyUnited States

Dr. Ali Hurson is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. His research spans high-performance computing, pervasive computing, mobile databases, personalized education, intelligent transportation systems, and cyber-physical systems. PhD, Computer Science, University of Central Florida MS, Computer Science, University of Iowa BS, Physics, University of Tehran Dr. Hurson’s research focuses on mobile data access systems, cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, and educational technologies. His work addresses challenges in data dissemination, power management, and fault propagation in heterogeneous systems. His recent publications emphasize agent-based modeling for cyber attacks, predictive analytics in education, and fault tolerance in cyber-physical systems. Trends include integration of machine learning, security frameworks, and sustainable computing. Editor-in-Chief, Advances in Computers Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Sustainable Computing and Communication Dr. Hurson has secured over $3 million in grants from NSF, DOE, DOT, and industry partners. He has held academic roles at Penn State University and the University of Oklahoma, transitioning to Missouri S&T in 2007.

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