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.

Abderrahmen AKKACHA | Soil Sciences | Outstanding Soil Survey Project

Mr. Abderrahmen AKKACHA | Soil Sciences | Outstanding Soil Survey Project

Mr. Abderrahmen Akkacha, University of Chlef, Algeria

Mr. Abderrahmen Akkacha is a soil scientist affiliated with the University of Chlef, Algeria. With a strong background in soil salinity management, sustainable land use, and soil mapping, he has contributed to numerous national and international research initiatives. He is known for his leadership in laboratory management and collaborative projects focused on soil and water conservation in arid and semi-arid regions.

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Mr. Akkacha’s soil survey projects are methodologically robust, environmentally relevant, and regionally impactful. He effectively blends field data with advanced soil science techniques, offering a solid model for modern soil survey work. His focus on semi-arid, saline landscapes makes his work especially important for countries facing desertification and irrigation challenges.

🎓 Education

Abderrahmen Akkacha holds a Ph.D. in Soil Sciences from Tunisia. His academic background is reinforced by specialized training in soil salinity, mapping technologies, and advanced data processing techniques.

💼Experience

He currently serves as Director of a Soil Laboratory in Tunisia and previously held the position of Regional Director at the Regional Agricultural Development Commission (CRDA). Throughout his career, he has coordinated and contributed to numerous international and national research projects focused on soil and water conservation. His expertise has made him a sought-after trainer and speaker at scientific workshops and symposia, and he has collaborated with international institutions such as ICBA, ISRIC, and IWMI.

🔬Research Focus

Abderrahmen’s research is centered on managing soil salinity to enhance productivity in arid and semi-arid regions. He is dedicated to sustainable land use strategies to combat desertification, as well as exploring soil-water-plant interactions to optimize irrigation and crop performance. He also plays a key role in national and international soil health monitoring initiatives.

🛠️Skills

His skills include soil salinity mapping and management, laboratory analysis, GIS and remote sensing applications, project leadership, and training delivery. He is multilingual, fluent in Arabic, French, and English, which enhances his ability to work across diverse regions and cultures.

🏆Awards

Abderrahmen has received several national awards for his work in soil health and sustainable agriculture. He has also been recognized by the Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture and supported through international participation grants for his involvement in global soil salinity and mapping projects.

📚 Publications

Title: Investigating the Impact of Salinity on Soil Organic Matter Dynamics Using Molecular Biomarkers and Principal Component Analysis
Year: 2025
Author: Abderrahmen Akkacha
Journal: Sustainability

Title: Study of the Seasonal Dynamics of Salts in the Irrigated Soils in Semi-Arid Region: Case of Lower-Cheliff (Algeria)
Year: 2024
Author: Abderrahmen Akkacha
Journal: African Journal of Biological Sciences

Conclusion:

Mr. Abderrahmen Akkacha demonstrates all the key qualities of an outstanding soil survey researcher: field expertise, methodological innovation, regional relevance, and scientific integrity. With further growth in spatial analysis and interdisciplinary collaboration, his projects could serve as a benchmark for future soil survey initiatives. He is highly recommended for the Research for Outstanding Soil Survey Project Award.