Zafer Aslan | Atmospheric Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Zafer Aslan | Atmospheric Science | Best Researcher Award

Istanbul Aydın University | Turkey

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Prof. Zafer Aslan⚡🌍

👩‍🏫 Summary

Prof. Zafer Aslan is a distinguished academic with a strong background in atmospheric sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from Istanbul Technical University and has extensive experience in international research, having visited top institutions like the University of Washington (USA) and ICTP (Italy). Currently, she serves as the Vice Rector and a Professor at Istanbul Aydın University, where she also leads international relations and research initiatives. With over 50 publications and extensive contributions to multiple academic journals, Prof. Aslan is a highly respected figure in her field.

🎓 Education

  • B.Sc. in Atmospheric Sciences (Meteorology) from Istanbul Technical University (1975)
  • M.Sc. in Atmospheric Sciences (Meteorology) from Istanbul Technical University (1981)
  • Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences (Meteorology) from Istanbul Technical University (1987)

💼 Professional Experience

Prof. Aslan’s career spans across various institutions in both academic and leadership roles:

  • Vice Rector & Professor at Istanbul Aydın University, Department of Computer Engineering (2009–Present)
  • Vice Dean at Kafkas University (1994–1997)
  • Vice Rector & Dean at Beykent University (1997–2004)
  • Teaching Member & Vice Director at Istanbul Commerce University (2004–2005)
  • She has also been involved with international organizations such as ICTP, where she held roles like Senior Associate and Project Coordinator.

📚 Academic Citations & Recognition

  • Over 50 publications in refereed journals.
  • Editor for 9 international journals.
  • Awarded the Paul Tissandier Award (2013) and the Simons Associate Award (2014) for her research contributions.
  • A member of notable organizations such as ICTP-OWSD and FAI-OSTIV.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Prof. Aslan’s expertise encompasses a wide range of disciplines:

  • Atmospheric Physics & Climatology
  • Renewable Energy, particularly Wind and Solar Energy Potential
  • Applied Mathematics and Data Mining techniques for research and analysis
  • Satellite Data applications in environmental research.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Prof. Aslan has guided numerous students at the Master’s and Ph.D. levels, with ongoing supervision of graduate theses in the fields of:

  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Renewable Energy (Wind and Solar)
  • Machine Learning applications in environmental and engineering problems.

🔬 Research Interests ON Atmospheric Science

Her primary research interests include:

  • Atmospheric Convection & Thermal Soaring (related to aviation and meteorology)
  • Data Analysis in Atmospheric Sciences (e.g., using data mining and machine learning techniques for environmental modeling)
  • Contributions to Renewable Energy studies, especially regarding wind and solar energy potential in Turkey.

📚 Top Notes Publications

Article: Earth virtualization engines (EVE)

Author(s): B Stevens, S Adami, T Ali, H Anzt, Z Aslan, S Attinger, J Bäck, J Baehr, …
Journal: Earth System Science Data
Year: 2024

Article: Effects of climate change on soil erosion risk assessed by clustering and artificial neural network

Author(s): Z Aslan, G Erdemir, E Feoli, F Giorgi, D Okcu
Journal: Pure and Applied Geophysics
Year: 2019

Article: Rank determination of mental functions by 1D wavelets and partial correlation

Author(s): Y Karaca, Z Aslan, C Cattani, D Galletta, Y Zhang
Journal: Journal of Medical Systems
Year: 2017

Article: Harmonic analysis of precipitation, pressure, and temperature over Turkey

Author(s): Z Aslan, D Okcu, S Kartal
Journal: NUOVO CIMENTO-SOCIETA ITALIANA DI FISICA SEZIONE C
Year: 1997

Article: Global wind energy assessment of Turkey and a case study in the northwest

Author(s): Z Aslan, S Mentes, MA Yukselen, S Tolun
Journal: International Energy Symposium 21st Century, Istanbul
Year: 1994

Article: Güneş enerjisi potansiyelinin çoklu lineer regresyon ve yapay sinir ağları ile modellenmesi

Author(s): D Gabralı, Z Aslan
Journal: AURUM Journal of Engineering Systems and Architecture
Year: 2020

Jinming Sha | Geospatial Intelligence | Excellence in Research

Mr. Jinming Sha | Geospatial Intelligence | Excellence in Research

Fujian Normal University | China

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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.

🌍 Research Interests ON Geospatial Intelligence 

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