Research Interests
- GIS and remote sensing
- Soil science
- Solar energy
- Climate change
- Spatial analysis
Thesis Project
"Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques for Solar Panel Installation Site Selection"
In order to improve efficiency of solar energy application, this research study employs geospatial datasets associated with GIS and remote sensing techniques to select an optimal site for solar panel placement.
In order to improve efficiency of solar energy application, this research study employs geospatial datasets associated with GIS and remote sensing techniques to select an optimal site for solar panel placement.
Education
- Candidate for Master of Science, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, September 2011 - present (expected in June 2013)
- Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Honors Geomatics, Computer Science minor, Excellence in Geographic Information Systems, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, June 2011 *
- Bachelor of Engineering, School of Remote Sensing and Information Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China, September 2007 - June 2009 (graduated in June 2011) *
Work Experience
- Research Assistant of Dr. Su-Yin Tan, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, September 2012 - April 2013
- Volunteer of Shadow Program, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, September 2012 - December 2012
- Research Assistant of Dr. Su-Yin Tan, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, March 2012 - June 2012
- Volunteer of CAG 2012 Annual Meeting: Canadian Association of Geographers, Waterloo, Ontario, May 2012 - June 2012
- Teaching Assistant of course GEOG 281: Introduction to GIS, Department of Geography, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, September 2011 - April 2012.
Publications
Shu, Y., Li, J., Li, D. and Kuang, G., 2010. Waterline Detection from SAR Imagery Using a Hierarchical Hybrid Active Contour. International Journal of Remote Sensing.
Awards & Scholarships
- Graduate Research Studentship, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, 2012
- International Master Student Award, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, 2011 - 2013
- Environmental Studies Graduate Experience Award, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, 2011 - 2012
- Teaching Award, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, 2011 - 2012
- Entrance scholarship, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, 2009
- Distinct student scholarship, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 2008 – 2009
- Distinct volunteer in the activity of “Bringing Education, Technology and Sanitation Services to Rural Communities”, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 2008