Highly accomplished Geo-information scientist and #1 ranked PhD entrance exam candidate in GIS, specializing in GeoAI, GIS, and WebGIS development. Expertly integrates multi-source geospatial data, remote sensing, and machine learning to develop advanced spatial decision support systems and innovative web-based applications. Drives impactful solutions in environmental monitoring, land management, and infrastructure planning, leveraging a strong technical foundation in Python, SQL, ArcGIS Pro, and Google Earth Engine.
Work
Zamin Tasvir Samaneh
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Surveying & Geospatial Data Collection Specialist
Tehran, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Supported field-oriented geomatics and spatial data acquisition workflows within an engineering consulting setting, ensuring high data accuracy and project efficiency.
Highlights
Executed comprehensive surveying tasks, ensuring high accuracy data collection for diverse engineering projects.
Managed geospatial data acquisition workflows, optimizing efficiency and data quality for critical project deliverables.
Utilized advanced geomatics tools and techniques to support detailed site analyses and infrastructure planning processes.
Collaborated effectively with engineering teams to integrate spatial data into project designs, improving decision-making and project outcomes.
Education
Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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M.Sc.Land Administration Systems
Courses
Thesis: Design of a novel spatial decision support system for drought-resilient agriculture using a combined geospatial intelligence and remote sensing approach.
University of Tabriz
Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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B.Sc.Geomatics Engineering
Awards
#1 in PhD Entrance Examination for GIS
National Organization of Educational Testing, Iran
Achieved the highest rank nationally in the competitive PhD entrance examination for Geographic Information Science (GIS).
Gifted/Talented Student
Shahid Beheshti University
Recognized as a gifted and talented student within the Land Administration Systems program for exceptional academic performance.
#29 and Top 3% in M.Sc. Entrance Examination
National Organization of Educational Testing, Iran
Ranked among the top 3% of candidates nationally in the competitive M.Sc. entrance examination.
Publications
Assessing drought progression in the Urmia Lake basin through satellite imagery analysis
Journal of Geography and Planning
Analyzed multi-temporal satellite imagery to assess and quantify drought progression within the Urmia Lake basin, providing critical insights for regional water management.
Semantic Enrichment and Automatic Completion of Regional Geospatial Metadata Using NLP: A Comparative Study of spaCy and Transformers
Spatial Information Research (Springer)
Developed and compared NLP models (spaCy and Transformers) for semantic enrichment and automatic completion of regional geospatial metadata, enhancing data discoverability.
Urban Way Network Extraction from Satellite Imagery Using Advanced Image Processing Techniques
Geo-spatial Information Science (Under Review)
Developed advanced image processing techniques for extracting urban way networks from satellite imagery, improving mapping accuracy and urban planning capabilities.
Fragmented Cropland Parcel Delineation Using an Edge-Sensitive Convolutional Neural Network (ABU-Net) and Sentinel-2 Imagery
International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation (Under Review)
Implemented an Edge-Sensitive Convolutional Neural Network (ABU-Net) with Sentinel-2 imagery for precise delineation of fragmented cropland parcels, enhancing agricultural monitoring.
Proposing an integrated conceptual framework for implementing spatial data infrastructure by systematically reviewing and analyzing SDI maturity models
Interdisciplinary Journal of Civil Engineering
Systematically reviewed and analyzed SDI maturity models to propose an integrated conceptual framework for spatial data infrastructure implementation.
Urmia Lake Salinity and Evaporation Management: Prioritizing Critical Areas
Interdisciplinary Journal of Civil Engineering
Identified and prioritized critical areas for salinity and evaporation management in Urmia Lake, informing targeted environmental interventions.
ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Spatial Modeling, Multi-criteria Analysis, Cartographic Workflows, Spatial Decision Support Systems, WebGIS Development, Location-Based Services, Spatial Data Integration.
Geospatial Programming & Automation
Python, SQL, Geospatial Scripting, Data Preprocessing, Workflow Automation, Web Development, API Development.
Spatial Data Management
Spatial Databases, Cadastral Data Integration, Data Structuring, Geospatial QA/QC, Metadata Management, Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI), Interoperability, Data Concepts, Semantic Enrichment.
Multi-criteria Routing & Web & Location Applications
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Summary
Contributed to application-oriented academic projects including a multi-criteria routing engine, IDMAN web capability development, and the Tourist Plus application, demonstrating expertise in WebGIS and location-based services.
Drought-Resilient Agriculture Spatial Decision Support
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Summary
Conducted research focused on combining geospatial intelligence, remote sensing, and spatial decision-support methods for agricultural planning under drought conditions.
Urban Solid-Waste Site Selection
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Summary
Performed GIS-based site selection using Sentinel-2 imagery and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), integrating spatial criteria for suitability analysis in Sareyn.