Space Observations and Sustainability Course Program
About the Course

Space Observations and Sustainability Course Program

GIS, remote sensing, AI, and multi-source spatial data for sustainable decision-making.

The Space Observations and Sustainability Course Program introduces key concepts and practical applications of geospatial technologies for sustainable development. The series highlights how GIS, remote sensing, AI, and multi-source spatial data can be transformed into actionable information for environmental monitoring, smart agriculture, disaster management, and sustainable decision-making.

Course Information
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Course Dates
July 7, July 20, and July 27, 2026
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Time
16:00 Taiwan Time (UTC+8)
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Platform
Google Meet
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Language
The course will be conducted in English.
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Duration
45-minute lecture / 15-minute Q&A
Tien-Yin Chou
Speaker

Tien-Yin Chou

Dean
Director, GIS Research Center
Feng Chia University

Dean Tien-Yin Chou is the Director of the GIS Research Center at Feng Chia University. His expertise includes geographic information systems, remote sensing, geospatial data integration, and spatial decision support for sustainable development.

Course Series

Three Topics for a Sustainable Future

July 7|16:00

GIS Foundations and Sustainable Development

Geospatial Science for Sustainability:
Core GIS & Remote Sensing

This course delivers a refined introduction to the core frameworks of GIS and Remote Sensing (RS). We will focus on integrating multi-source geospatial data into actionable spatiotemporal big data, providing crucial scientific evidence and decision support for global environmental change and sustainable development.

July 20|16:00

Smart Agriculture and AI Applications

AI in Agriculture:
Weather Alerts and Remote Sensing Analytics

This course explores practical applications of spatial informatics in agriculture, utilizing microclimate data for weather alerts, analyzing agribusiness big data for decision-making, and applying AI deep learning to satellite imagery for automated crop identification.

July 27|16:00

Smart Cities, Rural Areas, and Disaster Management

Integrating Multi-Source Geospatial Data
and IoT for Disaster Management

This course focuses on multi-source data integration and real-time disaster prevention for smart habitats. Topics cover leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) technology with GIS data, establishing real-time monitoring mechanisms to provide precise decision support for disaster mitigation.

Registration

Registration Now Open

Please complete the registration form to attend the full course series. The Google Meet link will be sent to registered participants before the course.

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