The Laboratory for Remote Sensing and Environmental Change (LRSEC)
The Laboratory for Remote Sensing and Environmental Change (LRSEC)
An Interdisciplinary Research Group Using Remote Sensing and Geospatial Science to Understand Landscape Change
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Latest News in LRSEC

  • Welcome Austin Barbee to join LRSEC October 3, 2024
  • Welcome Justin Erlick to join the lab September 16, 2024
  • Welcome Rachel to join the lab March 21, 2024

Contact Lab Director

Dr. Gang Chen
Address: McEniry 446, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA (35°18'26"N 80°43'48"W)
Email: Gang.Chen 'at' charlotte.edu

Links

  • Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences
  • College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences
  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Ravi Thapaliya

Education:

Ph.D. Geography, UNC Charlotte, Current

M.S. GIS, Clark University, 2023

B.S. Forestry, Institute of Forestry, Pokhara, 2018

Research Interests:

• Utilizing deep learning techniques in urban areas

• GIS applications, remote sensing, programming, and data analysis

Profile:

Ravi is currently pursuing his Ph.D., focusing on the application of deep learning methods to high-resolution imagery in urban areas. During his Master’s in GIS at Clark University, he worked on research involving crop analysis, deep learning, and machine learning techniques. He also completed an internship that involved using drones for data collection, contributing to effective and sustainable agricultural practices.  His practical knowledge encompasses a range of software applications, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, GitHub, QGIS, TerrSet, Erdas Imagine, Google Earth, OpenStreetMap, Python, R programming, and SQL.  Additionally, Ravi actively supported humanitarian operations during the Turkey-Syria Earthquake by participating in a mapathon for emergency aid and volunteering with OpenStreetMap (OSM) to assist in relief efforts.

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