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Doctoral students

Alumni (2007 – present)

Ying (Yvana) Li, Sept 2017 – June 2021, PhD in Geography, thesis “Deep Learning for 3D Information Extraction from Indoor and Outdoor Point Clouds”, now Assistant Professor at Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing
Ming (Maggie) Liu, Sept 2017 – Oct 2020, PhD in Geography, thesis “Satellite-based PM2.5 Exposure Estimation and Health Impact Assessment over China, now Assistant Professor at Changan University, Xian
Lingfei Ma, Sept 2017 – Oct 2020, PhD in Geography, thesis “Road Information Extraction from Mobile LiDAR Point Clouds Using Deep Neural Networks”, now Assistant Professor at Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing
Zhipeng Luo, Sept 2016 – July 2020, XMU, PhD in Information and Communications Engineering, thesis “Representation Learning and 3D Object Recognition from Mobile LiDAR Point Clouds, now Research Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Zheng Gong, Sept 2015 - Dec 2019, XMU/UW, PhD in Information and Communications Engineering, thesis “Backpack Laser Scanning System for SLAM-based Indoor Mapping”, now Senior Developer of LiDAR and SLAM, DJI Ltd, Shenzhen
Zilong Zhong, Sept 2015 – Oct 2019, PhD in Systems Design Engineering, thesis “Spectral-Spatial Neural Networks and Probabilistic Graph Models for Hyperspectral Image Classification”, now Postdoctoral Fellow at Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou
Zongliang Zhang, Sept 2013 – Dec 2018, XMU, PhD in Computer Science, thesis “rocedural Geometric Model Fitting Theory and Its Applications in Pattern Recognition, now Assistant Professor at Jimei University, Xiamen
Dawei Zai, Sept 2014 – June 2018, XMU, PhD in Information and Communications Engineering, thesis “Local Feature Extraction and Applications in Large-scale Point-Clouds”, now Senior Developer, Ecopia Tech in Toronto
Saied Pirasteh, Sept 2013 – Dec 2017, PhD in Geography, thesis “Landslide Geoanalytics Using LiDAR-derived Digital Elevation Models”, now Associate Professor at Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu
Pengdi Huang, Sept 2013 – June 2017, XMU, PhD in Information and Communications Engineering, thesis “Visibility Analysis of Selected Scenes in 3D Laser Scanning Point Clouds”, now Research Associate Professor at Shenzhen University
Yangbin Lin, Sept 2012 – June 2016, XMU, PhD in Computer Science, thesis “Line Structural Description for Large-Scale 3D Point Clouds, now Associate Professor at Jimei University, Xiamen
Yongtao Yu, Sept 2012 – June 2015, XMU, PhD in Computer Science, thesis “Three-dimensional Object Detection from Large-scale Mobile Laser Scanning Point Clouds”, now Associate Professor with Huaiyin University of Technology, Huaiyin
Xiaoyong Xu, Sept 2012 Aug 2015, PhD in Geography, thesis “Assimilation of Remotely Sensed Soil Moisture in the MESH Model”, now Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemical and Physical Science, University of Toronto Mississauga
Yuanming Shu, Jan 2010 – Dec 2014, PhD in Geography, thesis “Deep Convolutional Neural Networks for Object Extraction from High Spatial Resolution Remotely Sensed Imagery”, now Co-Founder and CEO, Ecopia Tech, Toronto, ON
Linlin Xu, Sept 2010 – Aug 2014, PhD in Geography, thesis “Mixture of Latent Variable Models for Remotely Sensed Image Processing”, now Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo
Haowen Yan, Jan 2011 – Dec 2014, PhD in Geography, thesis “Theory of Spatial Similarity Relations and Its Applications in Automated Map Generalization”, now Changjiang Chair Professor and Dean, Faculty of Geomatics, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, China
Haiyan Guan, Sept 2010 – Oct 2013, PhD in Geography, thesis “Automated Extraction of Road Information from Mobile Laser Scanning Data”, now Professor at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing
Yu Li, Jan 2007 – Dec 2010, PhD in Geography, thesis “Remotely Sensed Data Segmentation under a Spatial Statistics Framework”, now Professor and Director of Institute of Remote Sensing, School of Geography and Geomatics, Liaoning Technical University, Fushun

Master’s students

Bingxu (Bing) Hu, Jan 2020 – Dec 2021, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Land Disturbance Extraction in Alberta Oil Sands Satellite Imagery”.
Jianshen Wang, Sept 2020 – Dec 2021, MES in Geomatics, research paper “Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Human Activities in the Greater Toronto Area: A Classification Approach to Nighttime Light and Active COVID-19 Cases”.
Zijian (Jony) Jiang, Sept 2020 – Oct 2021, MES in Geomatics, research paper “FCNs for Semantic Segmentation of High- Resolution Earth Observation Imagery for Building Rooftop Extraction”.
Zhengchuan Sha, Sept 2018 - June 2021, MSc Program in Information Engineering, XMU, thesis Point Cloud Voxel Over-segmentation based on High-performance Search in 3D Space”.
Qing Zhu, Sept 2018 - June 2021, MSc Program in Information Engineering, XMU, thesis “Pathological Image Cell Nucleus Segmentation based on Deep Learning”, IT Engineer, Hunan Electric Power of China State Grid, Changsha
Wen Li, Sept 2018 - June 2021, MSc Program in Information Engineering, XMU, thesis “A GCN-based Method for Extracting Power Lines and Pylons from Airborne LiDAR Data”, PhD student in Computer Science, XMU
Haojia Lin, Sept 2018 - June 2021, MSc in Information Engineering, XMU, thesis “Point Cloud Semantic Segmentation based on Feature Pyramid Network”, PhD student in Computer Science, XMU
Qiutong (Glen) Yu, Sept 2019 – June 2021, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Integration of Satellite Data, Physically-based Model and Deep Neural Networks for Historical Terrestrial Water Storage Reconstruction”, PhD student in CEE, University of Waterloo
Zihao Liu, Sept 2019 – Dec 2020, MEng in Systems Design Engineering, Software Developer, Amazon.ca, Toronto
Qihang Wang, Sept 2019 – Dec 2020, MEng in Systems Design Engineering, Officer at Miyun District Commission of Science and Technology, Beijing
Zihao (Roy) Yang, Sept 2019 – Dec 2020, MEng in Systems Design Engineering, Data Scientist, Huawei Canada, Toronto
Liyuan (Lucy) Qing, Sept 2019 – Dec 2020, MES in Geomatics, research paper “Quantifying Urban Expansion Using Landsat Images and Landscape Metrics: A Case Study of Halton Region, Ontario”.
Yuwei (Vivi) Cai, Sept 2019 – Dec 2020, MES in Geomatics, research paper “Rapid Extraction of Building Rooftops from Aerial Imagery Using Deep Neural Networks”.
Ningxuan Zhang, Sept 2018 – June 2020, MES Geography, research paper “Vehicle Emission Induced Air Pollution in Beijing China: Problems and Control Measures”
Lisha Chen, Sept 2017 – June 2020, MSc in Information Engineering, XMU, thesis “Multi-source Divisible Load Scheduling in Arbitrary Networks”, IT Engineer, Zhangzhong Power of China State Grid, Zhangzhou.
Jianlan Gao, Sept 2017 – June 2020, MSc in Information Engineering, XMU, thesis “Extraction of 3D Road Guardrails from Mobile LiDAR Point Clouds based on Hierarchical Filtering and Density-based Clustering”, IT Engineer, Fuzhou Branch of China Telecom, Fuzhou.
Hongbin Zeng, Sept 2017 – June 2020, MSc in Information Engineering, XMU, thesis “3D Reconstruction of Zebra Crossings based on Procedural Plane Fitting from Point Clouds”, IT Engineer, Xiamen Airlines, Xiamen.
Di Liu, Sept 2017 – June 2020, MSc in Information Engineering, XMU, thesis “Extraction and Completion of Vehicles in Underground Parking Lots based on Graph Convolutional Network”, IT Engineer, Qingdao Development Bank, Qingdao
Weisheng Lin, Sept 2017 – June 2020, MSc in Information Engineering, XMU, thesis “3D Shape Representation Learning and Object Detection”, IT Engineer, CCB FinTech, Xiamen.
Shenlong Lou, Sept 2017 – June 2020, MSc in Information Engineering, XMU, thesis “Image Enhancement Based on Multi-Scale Convolutional Neural Networks”, AI Engineer, UNISOC, Shanghai.
Weiya (Victoria) Ye, Sept 2017 – June 2019, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Automated Extraction of Digital Terrain Models from Airborne Laser Scanning Data Based on Transfer-Learning”, Junior Photogrammetrist, PCI Geomatics; now Software Developer, Google.ca, Waterloo, ON
Mengge (Christina) Chen, Sept 2017 – June 2019, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Deep Neural Networks for Building Detection from Very High Resolution Remotely Sensed Imagery”, Junior Data Scientist at Preteckt, Hamilton ON
Yue (Jane) Guo, Sept 2017 – June 2019, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Estimating PM2.5 Concentrations Using 3 km MODIS AOD Products: A Case Study in British Columbia, Canada”, Periodicals Specialist, Shanghai Jiaotong University,
Rongren Wu, Sept 2016 – June 2019, MSc Thesis in Signal and Information Processing, XMU, thesis “Tree Segmentation and DBH Estimation from Point Clouds based on Deep Learning”, IT Engineer, Xiamen Airlines, Xiamen
Zheng Zhang, Sept 2016 – June 2019, MSc in Information Engineering, XMU, thesis “Point Cloud Registration based on Local Descriptors”, Algorithm Engineer, Didi Chuxing, Beijing
Chuanpan Zheng, Sept 2016 – July 2018, upgraded to PhD Program in Computer Science, XMU, MSc project “DeepSTD: Mining the spatio-temporal disturbance of multiple context factors for citywide traffic flow prediction”, now PhD student in Computer Science, XUM.
Zhuo (Yolanda) Chen, Sept 2016 – Aug 2018, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Convolutional Neural Networks for Land-cover Classification Using Multispectral Airborne Laser Scanning Data”, Algorithms Developer, Artificial Intelligence Lab of SAIC Motor, Shanghai
Jianfeng Liu, Sept 2015 – June 2018, MSc in Information Engineering, thesis “Detection of Objects Occluded by Vegetation and Visibility Analysis based on Full-wavelength TLS Point Clouds”, Technical Marketing Engineer, Huaxun Terahertz Technology, Shenzhen
Yan Liu, Sept 2015 – June 2018, MSc in Information and Communications Engineering, XMU, thesis “Sensing Urban Structures and Dynamics with Mobility Big Data”, IT Engineer at State Grid China, Henan Branch, Zhengzhou
Yumin Wu, Sept 2015 – June 2018, MSc in in Information Engineering, XMU, thesis “Target Recognition Algorithm based on Millimeter Wave Radar Imagery”.
He (Simon) Zhao, Sept 2015 – Aug 2017, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Recognizing Features in Mobile Laser Scanning Point Clouds towards 3D High-definition Road Maps for Autonomous Vehicles”, Project Manager with SenseTime, Shanghai
Lingfei Ma, Sept 2015 – Aug 2017, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Generation of Horizontally Curved Driving Lines for Autonomous Vehicles Using Mobile Laser Scanning Point Clouds”, PhD student in Geography, University of Waterloo
Han Jiang, Sept 2015 – Oct 2017, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Spatial Simulation of Road Transition Lines Using Mobile Laser Scanning Data”, R&D Engineer at SINOPEC Research Institute of Safety Engineering, Qingdao
Zhichao Xia, Sept 2014 – June 2017, MSc in Signal and Information Processing, XMU, thesis “Road Width Estimation Based on High Resolution Remote Sensing Imagery”.
Hongping Mo, Sept 2014 – June 2017, MSc in Signal and Information Processing, XMU, thesis “Road Segmentation and Extraction of High-Resolution Aerial Imagery based on Recurrent Neural Networks”.
Peikang Li, Sept 2014 – June 2017, MSc in Signal and Information Processing, XMU. Thesis “Automated Extraction of Road Networks in Satellite Imagery based on Convolutional Neural Networks”.
Weikai Tan, Sept 2014 – Dec 2016, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Sea Ice Mapping in Labrador Coast with Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery”, Software Engineer with AUG Signals, Toronto, now PhD student in Geography, University of Waterloo
Xinqu (Christy) Chen, Sept 2014 – June 2016, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Estimation of Carbon Storage in Urban Trees Using Multispectral Airborne Laser Scanning Data, GIS Developer at ERIS, Toronto
Yuenan (Vena) Li, Sept 2014 – June 2016, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Estimating PM2.5 in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region Using MODIS AOD Products from 2014 to 2015", Location Analysis Specialist with Canada Post, Ottawa, now PhD student in Geography at the University of Ottawa
Yifei (Effie) Chen, Sept 2014 – June 2016, MES in Geomatics, thesis “Investigation of the Impacts of Tree Coverage and Road Network Density on Property Crime: A Case Study in Vancouver, British Columbia”, Geo-data Advisor, Fugro, Toronto, ON
Menglan (Angelina) Zhou, Sept 2014 – June 2016, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Semi-automated Extraction Building Windows from Mobile LiDAR Point Clouds”, Junior Photogrammetrist, PCI Geomatics; now Senior Data Scientist, Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto
Siqian (Kate) Wang, Jan 2014 – June 2016, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Urban Roadside Tree Inventory Using a Mobile Laser Scanning System”, PhD student in Geography at Florida State University
Lanying (Bella) Wang, Sept 2013 – June 2016, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Semi-automated Generation of Digital Terrain Models along Roads Using Mobile Laser Scanning Data”, Remote Sensing Specialist at Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology (Canada), Toronto; now PhD student in Geography, University of Waterloo
Fan Wu, Sept 2013 – June 2016, MSc in Computer Science, XMU, thesis “Localization and Extraction of Street Light Poles in Mobile LiDAR Point Clouds based on Supervoxels [2016 Best Master Thesis Award of Fujian Province], IT Engineer at State Grid, Fujian Branch, Fuzhou
Shengxia Weng, Sept 2013 – June 2016, MSc in Computer Science, XMU, thesis “Traffic Sign Detection Using Mobile Laser Scanning Point Clouds”, Inspection Engineer, Tencent, Shenzhen
Siyu Pan , Sept 2013 – June 2016, MSc in Computer Science, XMU, thesis “2-D and 3-D Indoor Mapping using a Multi-LiDAR Backpack System”, IT Engineer, Xian Institute of Aerospace Propulsion Test Technology, Xian.
Ting Xiong , Sept 2013 – June 2016, MSc in Computer Science, XMU, thesis “3D Change Detection of Tumor in Shape and Texture based on Liver Computed Tomography Scans”, Maintenance Engineer, JSBC, Nanjing
Dong Li , Sept 2013 – June 2016, MSc in Computer Science, XMU, thesis “Segmentation of Liver Computed Tomography Imagery based on CUDA parallel computing platform”, Software Engineer, CMB Network Technology, Hangzhou
Haocheng Zhang, Sept 2012 – Dec 2015, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Rapid Inspection of Pavement Markings Using Mobile Laser Scanning Point Clouds”, Remote Sensing Specialist at Ecopia Tech, Toronto
Dawei Zai , Sept 2012 – June 2014, MSc in Computer Science, upgraded to PhD Program in Information and Communications Engineering, XMU, MSc project “3D Object Extraction from Mobile Laser Scanning Point Clouds”
Fukai Jia, Sept 2012 – June 2015, MSc in Computer Science, XMU, thesis “Algorithms for detecting road surface objects using mobile laser scanning point clouds”, IT Engineer at China Aerospace S&T Co., Beijing
Minjie Wang, Jan 2012 – June 2015, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Characterization of Surface Urban Heat Island in the Greater Toronto Area Using Thermal Infrared Satellite Imagery”, Remote Sensing Specialist at Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology (Canada) Toronto
Wei Li, Sept 2012 – June 2015, MES in Geomatics, research paper “Monitoring Urban Spatial Expansion in the Greater Toronto Area Using Landsat Imagery from 1984 to 2014”, Cartographer at Ecopia Tech, Toronto
Anqi (Angele) Fu, Sept 2012 – June 2014, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Urban Growth and LULC Change Dynamics Using Landsat Record of Region of Waterloo from 1984 to 2013”, Marketing Manager at Ecopia Tech, Toronto
Qing Xiang, Sept 2012 – June 2014, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “3D Reconstruction of 138 kV Power Lines from Airborne LiDAR Data”, IP Specialist at a VC, Beijing
Paula Aguayo, Sept 2012 – June 2014, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Solar Energy Potential Analysis at Building Scale Using LiDAR and Satellite Data”, Geomatics Specialist at Agricultural & Livestock Services, Santiago, Chile
Si (Scott) Xie, Sept 2011 – June 2013, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Sea-Ice Detection from RADARSAT Images by Gamma-based Bilateral Filtering”, Remote Sensing Engineer at China Railway 1st Survey and Design Institute, Xian
Jiao (Sophie) Jin, Sept 2010 – Dec 2012, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Random Forests based Method for Urban Land Cover Classification using LiDAR Data and Aerial Imagery”, Market Research Consultant at InferUrban Inc., Toronto
Hufeng (Cook) Chen, Sept 2010 – Dec 2012, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Digital Terrain Models Generation from Airborne LiDAR Point Clouds Using Multi-scale Terrain Filtering Method”, VP of Cestar College, Toronto
Que (Lucy) Ren, Sept 2010 – June 2012, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Fuzzy Logic-based Digital Soil Mapping in Laurel Creek Conservation Area”, Market Analyst at Loblaw Canada, Mississauga
Tae-Jung Kwon, Sept 2009 - June 2011, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “SAR Remote Sensing of Canadian Coastal Waters using Total Variation Optimization Segmentation Approaches”, PhD student in CEE, University of Waterloo; now Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton
Gary Gomes, Jan 2009 – Jan 2011, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Development of an Oil Spill Emergency Mapping System Using Internet GIS”, GIS specialist at MDA Information Systems, Vancouver
Rui Zheng, Sept 2008 – June 2010, MES in Geomatica, research paper “Building Boundary Extraction from Airborne LiDAR Point Clouds”, Product Release Specialist at Enghouse Systems Ltd., Toronto
Yuanming Shu, Sept 2008 – Dec 2009, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Dark Spot Detection from SAR Intensity Imagery with Spatial Density Thresholding for Oil Spill Monitoring”, PhD student in Geography, University of Waterloo [2010 CRSS Best Master’s Thesis Award]
Yao Lu, Sept 2007 – June 2009, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Semi-automatic Road Extraction from High-Resolution Remote Sensing Imagery by RoadModeler”, Senior Mobile Developer at Broadplay, Toronto
Xian (Flora) Guan, Sept 2007 – June 2009, MSc in Geomatics, thesis “Monitoring Lake Simcoe Water Quality using Landsat TM Images”, Manager at New Oriental Vision Overseas, Nanjing
Yipeng Yuan, Sept 2006 – June 2009, MASc in Civil Engineering, Ryerson University, thesis “Use of Topographic LiDAR Point Clouds for Building Reconstruction”, Project Manager at AutoNavi, Beijing
Faranak Amirsalari, Jan 2007 – June 2008, MES in Geography, thesis “Investigation of Correlation between Remotely Sensed Impervious Surfaces and Chloride Concentrations”, now Environmental Planner/Project Manager at AECOM, Toronto, Ontario

Master’s students (2001-2006)

Xinming (Michael) Wang , Sept 2004 – June 2006, Ryerson University, MASc in Geomatics Engineering, thesis “Automated Extraction of Buildings from IKONOS Imagery by Integrating Spectral and Spatial Information”, Engineer with Vale Inco Ltd in Thompson, Manitoba
Sajjad Memon , Sept 2004 – June 2006, Ryerson University, MEng in Geomatics Engineering, research paper “Monitoring Urban Land Cover Changes Using Multi-date Landsat TM Images”, Traffic Engineer at Zuhair Fayez Partnership
Mohamed Abdalla , Sept 2004 – June 2006, Ryerson University, MASc in Geomatics Engineering, thesis “Integration of GIS and Orthophoto to Enhance Road-Network Screening”.
Haibing Liu , Sept 2003 – June 2005, Ryerson University, MASc in Geomatics Engineering, Ryerson University, thesis “The Design and Development of a Web-based GIS Application for Managing Fish Species at Risk in Ontario”, GIS Specialist in IBM in Edmonton, Alberta
Wensong Hu , Sept 2003 – June 2005, MASc in Geomatics Engineering, Ryerson University, thesis “3D Reconstruction of Underground Utilities using Photogrammetric Methods”, co-supervised with M. Chapman, Founder and CEO, Beijing T-Signal.ai
Xu Sun , Sept 2003 – June 2005, MASc in Geomatics Engineering, Ryerson University, thesis “Automatic Extraction of Digital Elevation Models from IKONOS in-track Stereo Images”, Senior Product Director, Kuandeng (Beijing) Science and Technology Ltd
Ruiqiu (Rachel) Li , Sept 2003 – June 2005, MEng in Geomatics Engineering, Ryerson University, research paper “GIS-based Hydrological Modeling in the Toronto Region”, GIS Specialist with Hunter & Associates in Mississauga, Ontario
Yu Li , Sept 2002 – June 2004, MASc in Geomatics Engineering, Ryerson University, thesis “Fuzzy Similarity and its Application to High Resolution Colour Remote Sensing Image Processing”, PhD student in Geography, University of Waterloo
Hongmei (Helen) Zhao , Sept 2002 – June 2004, MASc in Geomatics Engineering, Ryerson University, thesis “Urban Change Detection and Population Prediction Modeling Using Multitemporal Landsat TM Images”.
Haibing Dong , Sept 2001 – June 2003, MASc in Geomatics Engineering, Ryerson University, thesis “Semi-automated Extraction of Urban Road Networks by Geometric Analysis of IKONOS Imagery”, Research Associate at the University of Windsor
Xiangqian (Sean) Gao , Sept 2001 – June 2003, MASc in Geomatics Engineering, Ryerson University, thesis “Prototyping a GIS-based Spatial Decision Support System in a Manufacturing Environment”, Project Manager with Super Group (China) Ltd in Beijing
Hengliang Li , Sept 2000 – June 2002, MEng in Environmental Systems Engineering, University of Regina, research paper “An Integrated Fuzzy-stochastic Modeling Approach for Assessing Air Pollution Risks, co-supervised with G. Huang, PhD student in ESE, University of Regina
Yun Zou , Sept 2000 – June 2002, MEng in Environmental Systems Engineering, University of Regina, research paper “An Integrated Rainfall-runoff Simulation and Factorial Design Approach for Watershed Systems Modeling under Uncertainty”, co-supervised with G. Huang, PhD student in ESE, University of Regina

Postdoctoral fellows (since 2007)

Dr. Awes Khirni Syed, Oct 2020 – June 2021, project “Geospatial Big Data Analytics for COVID-19 Mapping”, Department of Geography & Environmental Management, Waterloo, ON
Dr. Ke Yang, Nov 2019 – May 2021, project “Digital photogrammetric mapping using VHR satellite images”, Department of Systems Design Engineering, Waterloo; Computer vision engineer at Ecopia Tech, Toronto, ON
Dr. Nannan Qin, Dec 2019 – Dec 2020, project “Filtering and classification of photogrammetric and LiDAR point clouds”, Department of Geography & Environmental Management, Waterloo; Research assistant professor at PMO (Purple Mountain Observatory), Nanjing
Dr. Feng Chen, Sept 2016 – Nov 2018, project “Assessment of Environmental Changes in Urban Areas by Sentinel/Landsat Data”, School of Informatics, XMU; Associate Professor, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen
Dr. Xiaoliang Fan, Sept 2014 – Sept 2017, project “Improving Urban Transportation Performance in Xiamen with Big Data “, School of Informatics, XMU; Senior Engineer with School of Informatics, XMU
Dr. Yu Zang, Sept 2014 – Sept 2016, project “High-resolution Earth Observation Images for Updating Road Databases”, School of Informatics, XMU; Associate Professor with the Department of Computer Science, XMU, Xiamen
Dr. Yiping Chen, July 2015 – Oct 2015, poject "Smart Forest Inventory Using Terrestrial Laser Scanner", Department of Geography & Environmental Management, Waterloo, Research Associate Professor, School of Informatics, XMU, Xiamen
Dr. Haiyan Guan, Sept 2013 – Aug 2014, poject "HD road mapping using a mobile laser scanning system", School of Informatics, XMU; Professor at the School of Remote Sensing and Geomatics Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing
Dr. Yumin Tan, Sept 2010 – Dec 2010, project “Remote sensing of impervious urban surfaces using very high-resolution images”, Department of Geography & Environmental Management, Waterloo; Associate Professor at Beihang University, Beijing
Dr. Jinxin He, May 2010 – May 2011, project “Geospatial Sensor Network for Environmental Monitoring”, Department of Geography & Environmental Management, Waterloo; Associate Professor at Jilin University, Changchun
Dr. Haiyan Guan, Jan 2010 – Dec 2010, project "3D building reconstruction using airborne laser scanning point clouds and image”, Department of Geography & Environmental Management, Waterloo, ON
Dr. Xiaoquan Mao, Mar 2007 – Sept 2007, project “Machine learning algorithms for SAR image processing”, Department of Geography & Environmental Management, Waterloo; Research scientist at Mespere Lifesciences, Waterloo, ON

Honour’s thesis students (since 2001)

Wenxuan Zhu, Sept 2019 – June 2021, Geomatics Program, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Waterloo; MASc student in Geomatics Engineering, University of Calgary (Fall 2021)
Yichen Lei, Sept 2018 – June 2019, Geomatics Program, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Waterloo; MSc student in Urban Spatial Analysis, University of Pennsylvania (2019-2021)
Zihao Liu, Sept 2018 - June 2019, Geomatics Program, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Waterloo; MEng student in Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo
Wenzong Wang, Sept 2018 – June 2019, Geomatics Program, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Waterloo; MSc in Computer Science, University Chicago (2019-2021)
Qiutong (Glen) Yu, Sept 2018 – June 2019, Geomatics Program, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Waterloo; MSc in geomatics, University of Waterloo (2019-2021)
Tianyu Wu, Sept 2017 – June 2018, Geomatics Program, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Waterloo; MSc in geomatics engineering, ETH Zurich (2018-2020)
Liuyi Guo, Sept 2015 – June 2016, Geomatics Program, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Waterloo; MSc in geomatics, University of Waterloo (2016-2018)
Shuo Huang, Sept 2015 – June 2016, Geomatics Program, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Waterloo; MSc in Big Data Program, Simon Fraser University (2016-2018)
Yifan Wang, Sept 2015 – June 2016, Geomatics Program, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Waterloo; MSc in Environmental Studies, University Chicago (2016-2018)
Jingye Zhang, Sept 2015 – June 2016, Geomatics Program, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Waterloo;
Yuye Li, Sept 2014 – June 2015, Geomatics Program, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Waterloo;
Pan (Lucy) Liu, Sept 2014 – June 2015, Geomatics Program, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Waterloo;
Weikai Tan, Sept 2013 – June 2014, Geomatics Program, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Waterloo; MSc student in geomatics, University of Waterloo (2013-2015)
Xing Fan, Sept 2012 – June 2013, Geomatics Program, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Waterloo;; LiDAR Specialist, Optech, Toronto
Justin Jung Chu, Sept 2005- June 2006, Geomatics Option, Department of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University
Alex Wai Wong, Sept 2005- June 2006, Geomatics Option, Department of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University
Kenneth Wai Ho Wong, Sept 2005- June 2006, Geomatics Option, Department of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University
Tak Choi Lau, Sept 2004 – June 2005, Geomatics Option, Department of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University
Zubair Sheikh, Sept 2004 – June 2005, Geomatics Option, Department of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University
Fahad Shuja, Sept 2004 – June 2005, Geomatics Option, Department of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University
Dario Guiao, Sept 2002 – June 2003, Geomatics Option, Department of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University
Babar Khan, Sept 2002 – June 2003, Geomatics Option, Department of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University
Scott Cooper, Sept 2001- June 2002, Geomatics Option, Department of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University
Ranil Fernando, Sept 2001- June 2002, Geomatics Option, Department of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University