LiDAR Data Processing Seminar
Join us for an expert seminar on LiDAR data processing and a hands-on workshop to master the dataset for our upcoming Whitehall LiDAR Challenge!
Segment 1:
LiDAR Data Processing Seminar
Main Speaker:
Dr. Tao Liu, Assistant Professor of Precision Forestry
Dr. Liu will provide a foundational overview of state-of-the-art LiDAR technologies and data processing methodologies. The session will also highlight his recent research applications, making it an excellent introduction for all attendees.
Segment 2: Workshop on Whitehall LiDAR Challenge- Mastering the Competition Dataset & Challenge Kickoff (separate RSVP will be sent out)
Get prepared for the Whitehall LiDAR Challenge (Launch Date: June 1 | Deadline: August 31). We will walk through the competition dataset to give your team a head start.
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- 200 D. W. Brooks Drive
- Athens, Georgia
- United States 30602
- Building: Boyd Research and Education Center
- Room Number: 222
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Speakers
Dr. Tao Liu of University of Georgia
Fundamentals of LiDAR Data Processing
Dr. Liu will provide a foundational overview of state-of-the-art LiDAR technologies and data processing methodologies. The session will also highlight his recent research applications, making it an excellent introduction for all attendees.
Biography:
Dr. Tao Liu is an Assistant Professor of Precision Forestry in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. He develops and teaches courses in remote sensing, digital image processing, and GIS programming, while leading research efforts that apply deep learning and geospatial technologies to environmental monitoring and forest management. His work has addressed topics such as forest health monitoring, biomass estimation, wildfire forecasting, and crop mapping.
Before joining UGA in 2025, Dr. Liu was an Assistant Professor at Michigan Technological University and a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. in Geomatics and an M.S. in Statistics from the University of Florida, an M.S. in GIS Engineering from SUNY ESF, and a B.S. in Forestry from Northwest A&F University. His research has produced influential publications in areas including remote sensing, object-based image analysis, and deep learning applications for environmental systems.
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Address:180 E Green Street Athens, , Athens, Georgia, United States, 30602