Fujian Normal University | China
PUBLICATION PROFILE
Mr. Jinming Sha⚡🌍
👨🏫 Summary
Dr. Jinming Sha is a renowned researcher and academic specializing in remote sensing, GIS, and environmental monitoring. With extensive experience in rural development, landscape management, and the application of remote sensing technologies in natural resource management, he has contributed significantly to the field through both his research and teaching. His multidisciplinary expertise spans several continents, working with academic institutions in China, the USA, the Netherlands, the UK, and Canada.
🎓 Education
- Post-doctoral Research in Remote Sensing for Agriculture, University of California, Davis, USA (2014)
- Post-doctoral Research in Rural Development and Remote Sensing, ITC, University of Twente, Netherlands (2011)
- Post-doctoral Research in Rural Development and Remote Sensing, Royal Holloway, University of London (2010)
- Post-doctoral Research in Agricultural Remote Sensing, Agriculture Canada (2006)
- Post-doctoral Research in Environmental Monitoring, Chengdu University of Technology (2004)
- Ph.D. in Remote Sensing, Zhejiang University, China (2000)
💼 Professional Experience
Dr. Sha has held prestigious post-doctoral research positions across multiple leading institutions worldwide, focusing on remote sensing applications in agriculture, rural development, environmental monitoring, and ecological assessments. His work spans continents, enriching both global and local understanding of these critical environmental issues.
📚 Academic Cites and Publications
Dr. Sha has authored numerous influential papers and a book titled Remote Sensing Theories and Applications (2017). Some notable publications include:
- Farmland dynamics in Pingtan, China: Understanding its transition, landscape structure, and driving factors, Environmental Earth Sciences (2019)
- Monitoring of beach litter by automatic interpretation of unmanned aerial vehicle images, Marine Pollution Bulletin (2018)
- Geographically Weighted Regression Effects on Soil Zinc Content, Hyperspectral Modeling, Remote Sensing (2019)
- Review of the Spatial Distribution of Heavy Metal Pollution in China, Journal of Health & Pollution (2018)
🔧 Technical Skills
Dr. Sha is proficient in advanced GIS and remote sensing techniques, with expertise in:
- Remote sensing for agriculture, rural development, and environmental monitoring
- GIS-based spatial analysis and environmental modeling
- Use of advanced image classification and land cover change detection techniques
- Application of machine learning algorithms and spatial statistics for ecological studies
🧑🏫 Teaching Experience
Dr. Sha teaches and mentors students at Fujian Normal University in the School of Geographical Sciences, specializing in remote sensing, GIS, and environmental management. He has guided numerous Ph.D. and master’s students in these fields, fostering the next generation of environmental scientists and researchers.
Dr. Sha’s research interests include:
- Remote Sensing and GIS: Focus on the application of spatial technologies for environmental monitoring and land use analysis
- Rural Development and Landscape: Exploring the intersection of rural growth, landscape dynamics, and sustainable resource management
- Environmental Evaluation and Monitoring: Assessing the health and quality of ecosystems through remote sensing techniques
- Eco-environmental and Resource Management: Using GIS and remote sensing tools to address challenges in eco-environmental conservation and natural resource management
📚 Top Notes Publications
Article: An innovative approach to prioritizing soil conservation areas under diverse scenarios by leveraging the complementary roles of soil retention services and soil erosion indicators
Authors: E. Shifaw, J. Sha, X. Li, Z. Ji, Y. Yang
Journal: Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies
Year: 2025
Article: Does land use change decline the regional ecosystem health maintenance? Case study in subtropical coastal region, Fuzhou, China
Authors: Z. Fan, X. Li, C. Yang, S. Lai, J. Sha
Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
Year: 2025
Article: The effects of land cover transition and its patch mosaics on soil erosion using geospatial technology in South Wollo, Ethiopia
Authors: E. Shifaw, M.M. Assen, A.A. Eshetu, H. Birhanu, A.Y. Kassaye
Journal: Advances in Space Research
Year: 2025
Article: Application of a Modified Ecological Quality Monitoring Method in the Southeastern Hilly Region of China
Authors: Y. Huang, X. Fu, J. Sha, E. Shifaw
Journal: Remote Sensing
Year: 2024
Article: Trade-offs and synergies for urban Production-Living-Ecological spatial Patterns-Comparison study between Fuzhou, China, and Saskatoon, Canada
Authors: X. Wang, X. Li, J. Sha, S. Lai, J. Wang
Journal: Ecological Indicators
Year: 2024
Article: Detecting Trends in Post-Fire Forest Recovery in Middle Volga from 2000 to 2023
Authors: E.A. Kurbanov, L.V. Tarasova, A. Yakhyayev, D.M. Dergunov, A.V. Yastrebova
Journal: Forests
Year: 2024