Jingzhe Wang | Soil Mapping | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jingzhe Wang | Soil Mapping | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jingzhe Wang, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, China

Dr. Jingzhe Wang is a Lecturer at the School of Artificial Intelligence, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, China. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Xinjiang University, where his research focused on wetland landscape dynamics in arid regions. His expertise lies in land remote sensing, digital soil mapping, and geospatial data analysis, with a focus on environmental sustainability and global change. Dr. Wang has received several national honors, including the National Scholarship for Doctoral Students and the Remote Sensing Excellent Achievement Award in China.

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Summary:

Dr. Jingzhe Wang is a promising and productive early-career researcher with a well-defined focus in remote sensing, environmental change, and spatial science. His work is methodologically rigorous, thematically timely, and nationally recognized. He demonstrates a clear upward trajectory in research quality and influence, with publications in high-impact journals and commendable technical capabilities.

🎓 Education

Dr. Jingzhe Wang earned a Ph.D. in June 2019 from the College of Resources and Environmental Science at Xinjiang University, China, under the mentorship of Prof. Jianli Ding. His doctoral research focused on the landscape dynamics of terminal lake wetlands in arid regions, using Ebinur Lake Wetland as a case study. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Resources and Environment at Anqing Normal University, obtained in June 2014.

💼Experience

Currently serving as a Lecturer at the School of Artificial Intelligence, Shenzhen Polytechnic University since March 2022, Dr. Wang holds a permanent academic appointment. Prior to this, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the MNR Key Laboratory for Geo-Environmental Monitoring of the Great Bay Area, Shenzhen University, from November 2019 to February 2021.

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Wang’s research interests lie at the intersection of Earth observation and digital environmental analysis. He specializes in land remote sensing, global change studies, digital soil mapping, and spatial geographic information science. His ongoing work contributes to advancing environmental sustainability through cutting-edge geospatial technologies.

🛠️Skills

Dr. Wang possesses advanced expertise in spectral modeling using machine learning, alongside proficiency in spectral pretreatment techniques and data mining. His interdisciplinary capabilities support innovative research in geospatial analysis and environmental monitoring.

🏆Awards

His work has been consistently recognized at both national and academic levels. He received the prestigious National Scholarship for Doctoral Students from the Ministry of Education of China in 2018. In 2022, he was honored with the Excellent Academic Papers Award in the Natural Sciences by the Science & Technology Department of Xinjiang. He also earned the Best Oral Report Award at the 2023 Symposium of Remote Sensing of Ecosystems organized by the Ecological Society of China, and was part of a team awarded the Remote Sensing Excellent Achievement Award by the Chinese National Committee for Remote Sensing.

📚 Publications

  • Title: Spatiotemporal analysis of AGB and BGB in China: Responses to climate change under SSP scenarios
    Authors: C. Zhu, Y. Li, J. Ding, X. Chen, Z. Zhang
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Geoscience Frontiers

  • Title: Hierarchical 2-D/3-D Object-Based Classification of Photogrammetric Textured Mesh Models
    Authors: Z. Hu, J. Zhang, Z. Liu, Q. Zhang, G. Wu
    Year: 2025
    Journal: IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing

  • Title: Effects of degraded land surface water on spatiotemporal distribution of regional aerosols over northwest China
    Authors: J. Wang, J. Ding, X. Chen, X. Ge, Y. Wu
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Dili Xuebao / Acta Geographica Sinica

  • Title: Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration Potential, Storage, and Influencing Mechanisms in China
    Authors: J. Cao, Z. Zhang, J. Ding, X. Ge, J. Wang
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Land Degradation and Development

  • Title: Unveiling the Dynamic Patterns and Driving Forces of Soil Organic Carbon in Chinese Croplands From 1980 to 2020
    Authors: J. Ai, Z. Zhang, C. Yang, X. Chen, J. Wang
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Land Degradation and Development

  • Title: UAS-based remote sensing for agricultural monitoring: Current status and perspectives
    Authors: J. Wang, S. Zhang, I. Lizaga, Q. Huang, Z. Hu
    Year: 2025

  • Title: Assessing the reactions of tourist markets to reinstated travel restrictions in the destination during the post-COVID-19 phase
    Authors: X. Ma, R. Ma, Z. Ma, C. Wang, F. Han
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Scientific Reports

  • Title: Scale matters: How spatial resolution impacts remote sensing based urban green space mapping?
    Authors: Z. Hu, Y. Chu, Y. Zhang, J. Wang, G. Wu
    Year: 2024
    Journal: International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation

  • Title: The Performance of Landsat-8 and Landsat-9 Data for Water Body Extraction Based on Various Water Indices: A Comparative Analysis
    Authors: J. Chen, Y. Wang, J. Wang, F. Lu, Z. Hu
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Remote Sensing

  • Title: Using ZY1-02D satellite hyperspectral remote sensing to monitor landscape diversity and its spatial scaling change in the Yellow River Estuary
    Authors: S. Cheng, X. Yang, G. Yang, K. Ren, W. Sun
    Year: 2024
    Journal: International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation

Conclusion:

Dr. Wang is a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award, especially in the environmental and geospatial domains. With continued advancement in leadership, global outreach, and project funding, he has the potential to evolve into a leading figure in his field.

Farshad Kiani | Soil Conservation | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farshad Kiani | Soil Conservation | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farshad Kiani, Gorgan university of agricultural sciences and natural resources, Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farshad Kiani is a faculty member at Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Iran. He holds BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in Soil Science from Isfahan University of Technology. His research focuses on soil quality, soil erosion, and sustainable soil management. With extensive teaching experience across undergraduate to PhD levels, he is recognized for his expertise in geostatistics and remote sensing in soil science. Dr. Kiani has received multiple awards for academic excellence and scientific contributions and is an active member of the Iranian Soil Science Association.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farshad Kiani is a highly qualified soil scientist with deep expertise in soil quality, erosion control, and sustainable management. His research is timely and significant, contributing meaningfully to environmental conservation and academic excellence. With multiple awards and ongoing scientific output, he exemplifies the qualities of a leading researcher in his field.

🎓 Education

Farshad Kiani completed his academic education at Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture in Isfahan, Iran, where he earned his BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees. His strong academic performance was recognized through top rankings in all levels of study, including first rank in his MSc and PhD programs and second rank among Bachelor’s graduates.

💼Experience

Farshad Kiani is currently serving as an Associate Professor at Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. He has extensive teaching experience across various academic levels. At the undergraduate level, he teaches courses such as Soil Erosion and Conservation, Soil Survey, Land Evaluation, and Soil Management in Sustainable Agriculture. At the MSc level, he teaches Advanced Soil Conservation and Soil Sustainable Management. For PhD students, his courses include Geostatistics and Remote Sensing in Soil Science.

🔬Research Focus

Dr Kiani’s research interests are centered on Soil Quality and Management, Soil Erosion, and Soil Conservation. His work aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices and enhance the understanding of soil dynamics. More information about his publications can be found on his university profile page.

🛠️Skills

Dr Kiani possesses advanced expertise in soil science, with strong analytical skills in geostatistics and remote sensing. His academic and research background reflects a deep understanding of sustainable soil management and conservation practices. He is also proficient in both Persian and English.

🏆Awards

Throughout his career, Dr Kiani has received numerous awards in recognition of his academic excellence and contributions. He was selected as the top faculty member with the highest scientific growth rate in the Department of Soil Science in both 2021 and 2022. He was honored for having the most qualitative ISI paper in 2018 at GUASNR. He was also named a distinguished educational faculty member at GUASNR in 2010. His academic achievements during his studies include being ranked first in his MSc and PhD programs and second in his Bachelor’s program at IUT.

📚 Publications

  • Title: Effect of bentonite/alginate/nanocellulose composites on soil and water loss: A response surface methodology (RSM)-based optimization approach
    Year: 2025
    Authors: Bajestani M.S., Salimi M., Kiani F., Ebrahimi S., Malekzadeh E., Tatari A.
    Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

Conclusion:

Based on his academic achievements, impactful research, and sustained contributions to soil science, Dr. Farshad Kiani is a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Strengthening global collaboration and increasing policy or community engagement would further elevate his profile and widen the impact of his work