Mr. Xiaowo Xu | Remote Sensing award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Xiaowo Xu | Remote Sensing award | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Xiaowo Xu, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China 

Xiaowo Xu is a Ph.D. candidate in Information and Communication Engineering at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), where he has been honing his research skills since September 2022. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Information Engineering from Sichuan University, followed by a Master of Engineering in the same field at UESTC. His research interests focus on deep learning applications, particularly in object categorization, object detection, instance segmentation, and moving object tracking. Currently, he is dedicated to the intelligent interpretation of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images. Xiaowo has received several prestigious awards, including the 1st Scholarship for Doctoral Candidates and the Special Scholarship for Doctoral Candidates from UESTC, along with an “Honor Academic” Award and the Outstanding Graduate Student Award for the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Xiaowo Xu’s research focus on deep learning applications, particularly in object detection, segmentation, and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image interpretation, positions him well for the Best Researcher Award. His expertise aligns with cutting-edge areas like object categorization and moving object tracking, essential topics in remote sensing and computer vision, which are currently high-impact fields in academia and industry.

Education:

  • Sep. 2022 – Present: Ph.D. candidate in Information and Communication Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC).
  • Sep. 2020 – Sep. 2022: Master of Engineering in Information and Communication Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC).
  • Sep. 2016 – Jun. 2020: Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Information Engineering, Sichuan University (SCU).

Work and Research Experience:

  • Ph.D. Research (2022 – Present): Xiaowo Xu is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering at UESTC, focusing on deep learning applications in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image intelligent interpretation. His research areas encompass object categorization, detection, instance segmentation, and moving object tracking using deep learning techniques.
  • Master’s Research (2020 – 2022): During his master’s studies at UESTC, he deepened his expertise in information and communication engineering, developing skills in Python, MATLAB, and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow.
  • Academic Communication and Conferences (2022 – Present): Xiaowo Xu has presented his research through posters at prestigious IEEE conferences, including the International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium and the Radar Conference. His work has been showcased internationally, including in the USA, Malaysia, and China.

Publication top Notes:

A Novel Multimodal Fusion Framework Based on Point Cloud Registration for Near-Field 3D SAR Perception

A Group-Wise Feature Enhancement-and-Fusion Network with Dual-Polarization Feature Enrichment for SAR Ship Detection

RBFA-Net: A Rotated Balanced Feature-Aligned Network for Rotated SAR Ship Detection and Classification

A Sparse-Model-Driven Network for Efficient and High-Accuracy InSAR Phase Filtering

Lite-YOLOv5: A Lightweight Deep Learning Detector for On-Board Ship Detection in Large-Scene Sentinel-1 SAR Images

 

Mr. Mohammad Marjani | Remote sensing | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mohammad Marjani | Remote sensing | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Mohammad Marjani, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

Mohammad Marjani is a dedicated researcher and educator currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland, specializing in advanced remote sensing and deep learning algorithms for environmental monitoring under the supervision of Dr. Masoud Mahdianpari. He holds a Master of Science in Geospatial Information System (GIS) from K.N.Toosi University of Technology, where he graduated with a stellar GPA of 4.0/4.0, focusing on wildfire spread modeling using deep learning techniques. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Geodesy and Geomatic Engineering from the same university, where he researched 3D change detection methods in point clouds.Marjani’s research interests span deep learning, machine learning, spatio-temporal modeling, and remote sensing, with particular emphasis on natural hazards like wildfires and methane monitoring. He has accumulated valuable teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant at both the Iran National Geographical Organization and K.N.Toosi University, imparting knowledge in image processing, MATLAB, and Python programming.In addition to his academic endeavors, Marjani is a co-founder of GeoHoosh, an educational group dedicated to promoting artificial intelligence in geomatic and geospatial engineering. His commitment to advancing the field through both research and education underscores his role as a rising expert in geospatial technologies and environmental monitoring.

 

Professional Profile

🎓 EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical and Computer Engineering
📅 Sep 2023 – Present
📍 Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL, Canada
🌐 Advanced remote sensing and deep learning algorithms for environment monitoring
👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Dr. Masoud Mahdianpari

Master of Science, Geospatial Information System (GIS)
📅 Sep 2020 – Nov 2022
📍 K.N.Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (KNTU)
📊 GPA: 18.58/20 (4.0/4.0)
🔥 The wildfire spread modeling using deep learning techniques
👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Dr. M.S. Mesgari

Bachelor of Science, Geodesy and Geomatic Engineering
📅 Sep 2016 – Sep 2020
📍 K.N.Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (KNTU)
📊 GPA: 16.22/20 (3.34/4.0)
📐 Thesis Title: Evaluation of 3D change detection methods in point clouds
👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Dr. H. Ebadi

🔬 RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Deep Learning 🧠
  • Machine Learning 🤖
  • Spatio-temporal Modeling 🌍
  • Wildfire 🔥
  • Remote Sensing 🛰️
  • Natural Hazards 🌪️
  • Wetland Monitoring 🌿
  • Methane Monitoring 🌱

💼 EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistantships, Faculty of Iran National Geographical Organization
🖥️ Image Processing
📅 Sep 2019 – Jan 2020

  • Taught MATLAB programming language 💻
  • Prepared lectures 📝
  • Graded course assessments 🧾
  • Defined assignments 📚

Teaching Assistantships, K.N.Toosi University of Technology
🖥️ Computational Intelligence
📅 Sep 2022 – Jan 2023

  • Taught Python programming language 🐍
  • Prepared lectures 📝
  • Graded course assessments 🧾
  • Defined assignments 📚

Co-Founder of GeoHoosh
🌐 Educational Group
📅 Sep 2023 – Present

  • One of the four founders of GeoIntelligence Education Group, named GeoHoosh in Persian 🇮🇷
  • Aims to educate Artificial Intelligence in the Geomatic/Geospatial engineering sub-fields 🧭

Publications Notes:📄

Application of Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Wildfire Spread: An ASPP-Enabled CNN Approach

CNN-BiLSTM: A Novel Deep Learning Model for Near-Real-Time Daily Wildfire Spread Prediction