Surya Deb Chakraborty | Remote sensing | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Surya Deb Chakraborty | Remote sensing | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Surya Deb Chakraborty | Remote sensing | Senior Analyst at MBRSC lab University | Dubai

Dr. Surya Deb Chakraborty is a remote sensing and geospatial science professional whose work spans urban climate assessment, disaster management, and environmental monitoring, with a strong focus on land surface temperature dynamics and anthropogenic heat influences in rapidly urbanizing regions. He earned his academic training in the fields of Earth observation, geoinformatics, and remote sensing technologies, developing advanced expertise in thermal remote sensing, microwave remote sensing, and urban environmental modelling through both formal education and applied research experiences. Professionally, Dr. Chakraborty has contributed to the scientific community through roles in academic, research, and laboratory environments, including his current engagement with the MBRSC Lab at the University of Dubai, where he applies interdisciplinary geospatial techniques to environmental challenges in arid and semi-arid regions. His research experience includes extensive collaboration with scientists from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO) and other national and international institutions, contributing to studies on land use and land cover change, urban heat island effects, groundwater–heat interactions, sustainable development applications, and geospatial data integration for policy support. Dr. Chakraborty possesses advanced research skills in processing satellite imagery, thermal modelling, GIS-based environmental analysis, urban roughness parameterization, and the integration of in situ and remote-sensing data for environmental assessment. His methodological strengths include the use of multisensor datasets, geospatial modelling frameworks, environmental parameter retrieval, and algorithmic analysis of spatiotemporal patterns related to heat fluxes, land surface temperature, and urban microclimates. Over the course of his career, he has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed research publications that are widely cited within the fields of environmental management and geospatial science, contributing to a growing academic footprint that includes over 200 citations. Awards and honors associated with his work highlight his scientific rigor, collaborative research contributions, and commitment to advancing geospatial applications for sustainable development, although his most significant recognition comes from the widespread academic use of his research findings across multiple environmental and urban studies. In conclusion, Dr. Surya Deb Chakraborty stands as a dedicated researcher whose contributions to thermal remote sensing, geospatial modelling, and urban environmental assessment continue to support scientific understanding and practical solutions for sustainability, urban planning, and environmental resilience.

Academic Profile: Google Scholar

Featured Publications:

  1. Chakraborty, S. D., Kant, Y., & Mitra, D. (2015). Assessment of land surface temperature and heat fluxes over Delhi using remote sensing data. Journal of Environmental Management. Citations: 163

  2. Chakraborty, S. D., Kant, Y., & Bharath, B. D. (2014). Study of land surface temperature in Delhi city to managing the thermal effect on urban developments. International Journal of Advanced Scientific and Technical Research. Citations: 26

  3. Bhatt, M. M., Gupta, K., Danodia, A., Chakroborty, S. D., & Patel, N. R. (2023). Detailed urban roughness parametrization for anthropogenic heat flux estimation using earth observation data. Heliyon. Citations: 6

  4. Das, S., Ganguly, K., Mitran, T., & Chakraborty, S. D. (2023). Applications of geospatial and information technologies toward achieving sustainable development goals. Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Natural Resources and Built Environments. Citations: 6

  5. Bhatt, M. M., Gupta, K., Danodia, A., Chakroborty, S. D., & Patel, N. R. (2023). Corrigendum to “Detailed urban roughness parametrization for anthropogenic heat flux estimation using earth observation data”. Heliyon. Citations: 1

 

 

Zezhong Zheng | remote sensing | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zezhong Zheng | remote sensing | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China🧬

Dr. Zezhong Zheng is an accomplished Associate Professor at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC). With over two decades of academic and industrial experience, his expertise spans remote sensing, landslide monitoring, deep learning, and geospatial intelligence. Having begun his career as an Assistant Engineer in petroleum geology, Dr. Zheng has grown into a leading researcher with over 20 peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals. 🌏📡

Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Zheng completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the Southwestern Jiaotong University in 2010. He earned his M.S. in Information Engineering from Chengdu University of Technology in 2006 and received his B.S. in Earth Science from Jianghan University of Petroleum in 1999. His interdisciplinary education has laid the foundation for innovative research in geospatial science and engineering. 📘🎓🛰

👨‍🏫 Experience

Currently serving as an Associate Professor at UESTC since July 2013, Dr. Zheng previously held the position of Assistant Professor at the same university. Prior to academia, he contributed as an Assistant Engineer of Petroleum Geology at the Bohai Research Institute of CNOOC Ltd. from 1999 to 2003, enriching his expertise in geotechnical and geological fields. 🏢🛢🧑‍🏫

🔬 Research Interest

Dr. Zheng’s research interests include InSAR-based landslide detection, machine learning in remote sensing, geological hazard monitoring, and high-resolution image analysis. He is particularly focused on leveraging artificial intelligence for environmental risk mitigation and infrastructure safety. 🛰️🌋🧠

🏆 Awards

While specific awards are not listed, Dr. Zheng’s consistent publication in highly reputed journals such as IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Remote Sensing, and Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing reflect his academic excellence and recognition in the scientific community. 🏅📚✨

📚 Publications

Landslide evolution assessment using sequential InSAR methods – Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, 2025.
Cited for geohazard risk assessment using remote sensing.

Wildfire detection from Himawari-8 data – IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 2024.
Cited for enhancing early wildfire response through spatiotemporal data.

Machine learning for landslide early warning – Natural Hazards Review, 2024.
Cited for AI-driven landslide prediction models.

YOLO network for UAV-based defect detection – Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, 2024.
Cited for improving aerial inspection accuracy.

Defect prediction in power systems – Applied Sciences, 2024.
Cited for electrical system reliability diagnostics.

InSAR monitoring of Xinmo Village landslide – Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, 2024.
Cited for landslide mapping precision.

Impervious surface extraction using Landsat and ML – Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 2023.
Cited for urban planning and environmental management.

Deep learning for satellite insulator detection – IEEE GRSL, 2023.
Cited for advancing satellite inspection techniques.

Reactor magnetic field simulation – IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2023.
Cited for deep learning in energy systems.

Domain adaptation in land use classification – IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 2023.
Cited for transfer learning in geospatial analytics

Conclusion

Zezhong Zheng is a highly accomplished researcher with a remarkable contribution to his field. His innovative work in remote sensing, machine learning applications, and environmental monitoring showcases his dedication to advancing both science and practical solutions for global challenges. With his expertise, impactful publications, and commitment to research excellence, he is undoubtedly a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award.