ICEO & SI 2022
International Conference on Earth Observations & Societal Impacts
地球觀測及社會衝擊國際研討會
Hualien, Taiwan & Online | 30-31 Aug 2022
Assessment of Ecosystem Services, and Natural Hazards using Remote Sensing Techniques for Sustainable Future
Dr. Liou, Yuei-An
Distinguished Professor & Academician, National Central University
Founding President, Taiwan Group on Earth Observations
Abstract
In recent years, climate change issues have attracted enormous attention from the scientific community and policymakers due to their direct impact on sustainable development. Various natural hazards such as typhoons, heat waves, extreme and uneven distribution of rainfall, floods, drought, forest fire, and others have shown a rapid rise globally and they are affecting the natural resources, economy, and infrastructure at the regional and global scale. The assessment of short and long-term consequences of climate change needs new, fast, and economical technologies. Current remote sensing technologies associated with machine learning techniques have shown their capabilities in this regard. The outcomes of remote sensing analysis are being used to monitor land, ocean, and atmosphere at a regional to a global scale with high temporal resolution. In the examination of various climate extremes, natural hazards, and eco-environmental challenges, remote sensing data has been introduced using conventional, and machine learning-based techniques. Recently, new indices Normalized Difference Latent Heat Index (NDLI) and Temperature-Soil Moisture Dryness Index (TMDI) are introduced for remote sensing analysis of surface soil moisture assessment. These indices have shown their edge over other conventional indices and can also be used in drought assessment analysis. Using remote sensing analysis, the eco-environmental vulnerability issues are addressed and the vulnerability maps to signify the changes in the eco-environment worldwide due to human-made and natural disturbances are produced. Natural hazards like Typhoons may cause major impacts on infrastructure and human life. The impact assessment of typhoons on the urban green space of Taiwan is carried out using remote sensing data from Copernicus Program. Furthermore, Sentinel 5P data is used for air quality analysis during typhoons and dust storms. The impact of climate change on typhoons' cyclogenesis, tracks, and intensity has been assessed as Taiwan suffers no landfall in recent years which leads to severe drought in 2021. Machine learning techniques have been introduced to investigate typhoons and shown helpful in the development of AI-based typhoon models. The extension program of major cities is altering the green cover and hence affecting air quality and human health. Hence, it is also necessary to access these changes in time to help mitigate the human health risks. In this regard, the urban greenspace patterns have been investigated using remote sensing datasets to highlight the impact of change in the urban green space over the heat mitigation process. The abovementioned technological achievements are useful in the management of various earth and environmental issues with low cost and better coverage. They will also help scientific community and policymakers in planning of sustainable society.
Education
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (EE) and Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
M.S. in Atmospheric and Space Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
M.S.E. in EE, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
B.S. in EE, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Employment History
2010/1 – present: Distinguished Professor & Laboratory Head, Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research (CSRSR), National Central University (NCU)
2001 – present: Professor, CSRSR, NCU
2001 – present: Professor, Institute of Space Sciences, NCU
1996 – 2001: Associate Professor, NCU
2014–2016: President, Taiwan Geographic Information System Center
2006–2007: Chair Professor and Dean, College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Ching Yun University
2005–2006: Advisor and Division Director, National Space Organization
Awards
2021, Honorary Chair Professor, National Marine Museum of Science and Technology, Taiwan
2021, Outstanding Award, Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei (VECO)
2019, Outstanding Research Award, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
2019, Crystal Achievement Award, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam
2015, Fellow, The Institution of Engineering and Technology
2014, Member, International Academy of Astronautics
2008, Outstanding Alumni Award, National Sun Yat-sen University
2008, Foreign Member, Academy of Engineering Sciences, Russian Federation
2007, Honorary Life Member, Korean Society of Remote Sensing, Korea
2006, Chair Professor, Ching Yun University, Taiwan