Research Interests

I am currently working as an Editor-in-Chief of Spatial Information Research (Springer Nature) since 2015 and share my interest about the drone by maintaining strong links with the international editorial boards, authors, and reviewer communities. I was awarded thirteen times Outstanding Research Award for significant and lasting research contributions. I am author of a recent book on Drones as Cyber-Physical Systems, Concepts and Applications for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, coauthor of seven books on Spatial Information, and the author of more than 100 journal publications (including two patents registered). I am trying to promote the importance of drones as core infrastructure of the 4th Industrial Revolution era while offering as online lecture the contents of this book (course title: future industry and job selection).

 

My current research work is on UAV remote sensing as Cyber-Physical system, the use of satellite data (GOSAT, OCO-2) in UN-REDD MRV requirements, and synergistic application research that combines with various disciplines such as law, economics, political science, environmental science etc. As a photographer and remote sensing practitioner, I began to intensively occupy myself with drone by the revolutionary prospect of being able to take aerial photograph at any time or any place. Over time, a great deal of enthusiasm for this technology let me publish a book about drones (2019, Drones as Cyber-Physical Systems, Concepts and Applications for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, SpringerNature). I was a principal investigator in the various research projects that led to promoting geographic information to the general public. I was program co-chair of Organizing Committee of FOSS4G Seoul from 2013 to 2015. I was an associate editor and member of the editorial board of the Spatial Information Research, from 1995 to 2015. My Ph.D. and Master thesis focus on the validity evaluation and application of modern remote sensing techniques for a zero-carbon city. Furthermore, I have been in a university teaching position of Remote Sensing and GIS since 1999. I had worked as a Government Official in Ministry of Environment in Korea, with focus on an application of remote sensing and GIS. I was responsible for initial introduction of remote sensing and image processing for the Ministry of Environment in Korea. I had developed extensive research and laboratory capabilities in the Ministry. My experience includes projects with related central governments in Korea, as well as private companies and research institutions. I have been frequently invited as a consultant for zero-carbon Geomatics planning, to local and central governments.

Personal Data

- Name in Full: Jung-Sup (First name), Um (Surname) - Nationality: Korean  - Sex: Male  - Marital Status: Married  - Religion: Christian

Education

Jan. 1994. ~ Nov. 1997. Ph.D  (Geography). University of Aberdeen, UK  

Major area of study: Remote Sensing/GIS focused on zero-carbon city

Thesis: Evaluating Operational Potential of Video Strip Mapping in Monitoring Reinstatement of a Pipeline Route

1990 ~ 1992.  Master of Science, Natural Resources Management and Development, AIT (Asian Institute of Technology), Bangkok, Thailand.

Thesis: Synergism of SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) and VIR (Visible Infrared) Remote Sensing with GIS for Natural Resources Assessment

* AIT is an international non-profit graduate institute funded by country members. Its students come from over 100 countries while faculty and staff over 25 countries.

1985 ~ 1990 BA (Law), Korea National Open University, Seoul, South Korea

1981 ~ 1985 BA (Humanities), Chonnam National University, Kwangjoo, South Korea

 

Summary of Relevant Work Experience

June 2015-Present, Editor in Chief, Spatial Information Research

October 2010-Present, Full Professor (Tenured 10/2005), Department of Geography, College of Social Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea

August 2012- Jan. 2013, Visiting Professor, Department of Geography, Yanbian University, China

Feb. 2006- Feb. 2007, Visiting Scholar, National Center for Geographic Information & Analysis (NCGIA), University of California (Santa Barbara), CA, USA

October 2005- October 2010 Associate Professor, Department of Geography, College of Social Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea

The university has established an interdisciplinary post-graduate Geomatics program in 1999 to meet the need for more and better trained personnel from private and public sectors. The program offers academic degrees leading to master and doctor of engineering or technical science. Several faculty members in the university such as geography, business administration, computer science and computer engineering are participating in the program with their own specialty. My service involves graduate-level teaching of zero-carbon Geomatics, Coordinator of the program and initiation and direction of the Ph.D. program in zero-carbon Geomatics.

Jan. 1998 ~ Feb. 1999 Project Manager, Ecosystem Conservation Division, Ministry of Environment (MOE), Kwacheon, South Korea

- develop an Information Strategy Planning (ISP) to improve data management system for Nation's natural environment

- audit a comprehensive GIS database project (over 100 spatial thematic layers) for Nation's natural environment: nation's ecosystem survey result and related parameters (e.g. Nation's land use plan)

The system developed from this project is currently being used in Ministry of Environment in Korea to increase the scientific and objective decision-making by overcoming serious constraints suffered from the past non-GIS-based approach.

Sept. 1997 ~ Dec. 1997 Temporary Lecturer, Computing Skills, remedial to first degree student, at Aberdeen University, UK

May 1994 ~ Sept. 1995 Head Teacher, Aberdeen Korean School, Aberdeen, UK

- administered teaching activities (e.g. formulation of the school calendar)

- taught Korean language to Korean and non-Korean, to primary and secondary school children

Sept. 1992 ~ Jan. 1994 Deputy Director, Global Environmental Division, MOE

- evaluated various international environmental conventions (e.g. deforestation, carbon dioxide emission control, ozone layer depletion) and developed Korea's position

- developed Korea's position for various international environmental conferences (e.g. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development)

- developed plans and activities to accommodate the international conventions to national level

- in charge of regular co-operative activities(e.g. personnel training, consultant invitation, symposium organization) with UN organizations (e.g. UNDP, WHO) and bilateral co-operation(e.g. Canada, U.S.A, Japan etc.)

April 1985 ~ Jan. 1990 Assistant Director, Environmental Information Division, MOE

- collected and analysed statistical information on nation's environmental quality

- designed, maintained and administered database regarding nation's environmental quality

- prepared and disseminated periodic reports regarding nation's environmental quality

Feb. 1978 ~ Oct. 1980 Medical Soldier, Korean National Army, South Korea

- involve in direct patient care in a hospital setting

- encourage appropriate responses to common medical situations

- provide the clinical, administrative services in a field environment

 

Awards received

Annual Citation Excellence Award, 2021, Korea Spatial Information System Society

Research Excellence Award, 2020, Korea Spatial Information System Society

Annual Citation Excellence Award, 2020, Korea Spatial Information System Society

Best Paper Award, 2019, Korea Spatial Information System Society

Most Cited Paper Award, 2019, Korea Spatial Information System Society

Annual Citation Excellence Award, 2019, Korea Spatial Information System Society

Research Excellence Award, 2019, Kyungpook National University

Most Cited Paper Award, 2018, Korea Spatial Information System Society

Annual Citation Excellence Awards, 2018, Korea Spatial Information System Society

Best Paper Award, 2017, Korea Spatial Information System Society

Research Excellence Award, 2016, Korea Spatial Information System Society

Best Paper Award, 2016, Korea Spatial Information System Society

Best Paper Award, 2015, Korea Spatial Information System Society

Best Paper Award, 2014, Korea Spatial Information System Society

Best Paper Award, 2012, Environmental Impact Assessment Society

Best Paper Award, 2011, NSDI (National Spatial Data Infrastructure) Conference

Best Paper Award, 2010, Korea Spatial Information System Society

President Prize (graduate summa cum laude), 1985, Chonnam National University, Kwangjoo, South Korea

Exemplary Government Official Prize appointed By Minister of Environment, 1988, Ministry of Environment, South Korea

 

Refereed Books and Patents Registered

Um, J. S. 2019, Drones as Cyber-Physical Systems, Concepts and Applications for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, SpringerNature, 282pp

Um, J. S. 2016, Spatial Information Science, Blue way publishing, 348 pages

Um, J. S. 2012, Application of Geographic Information Systems, InTech Publishing

Um, J. S. 2010, Exploring Optimal Feng-Shui Site Using GIS,  Hanul Press. 346 pages

Um, J. S. 2004, Remote Sensing in Digital Era,  Kyungpook National University Press. 386 pages

Um, J. S. 2003, Reconsidering Contemporary Environmental Problems: An Interdisciplinary Approach, Hanul Press 446pages

Patent: Data generation device for greenhouse gas distribution, Registered Date (2019.04.30), Registration Number (10-2018-0000852)

Patent: Data generation device among administrative regions for greenhouse gas distribution, Registered Date (2017.03.30), Registration Number (10-2015-0131112)

 

 Articles in Refereed Journals

Jung-Sup Um, 2021, Comparative Evaluation of Top-Down GOSAT XCO₂ vs. Bottom-Up National Reports in the European Countries, Sustainability 2021, 13(12), 6700; https://doi.org/10.3390/su13126700 (registering DOI)

Jung-Sup Um, 2021, Performance Evaluation of Neural Network-Based Short-Term Solar Irradiation Forecasts, Energies

Jung-Sup Um, 2021, Estimating blue carbon accumulated in a halophyte community using UAV imagery: a case study of the southern coastal wetlands in South Korea, Journal of Coastal Conservation

Jung-Sup Um, 2021, Ascertaining polarity of public opinions on Bangladesh cricket using machine learning techniques, Spatial Information Research, 30(5)

Jung-Sup Um, 2021,  An algorithmic approach for performance tuning of a relational database system using dynamic SGA parameters, Spatial Information Research, 30(5)

Jung-Sup Um, 2021, Evaluating the inter-relationship between OCO-2 XCO2 and MODIS-LST in an Industrial Belt located at Western Bengaluru City of India, Spatial Information Research, 30(4)

Jung-Sup Um, 2021, Exploring correlation between OCO-2 XCO2 and DMSP/OLS 4 nightlight imagery signature in four selected locations in India, Spatial Information Research, 30(2)

Jung-Sup Um, 2021, Improved Email Classification through Enhanced Data Preprocessing Approach Spatial Information Research, 30(3)

Jung-Sup Um, 2021, Spatial Optimisation of mango leather production and colour estimation through conventional and novel digital image analysis technique, Spatial Information Research, 30(1),

Jung-Sup Um, 2020, Evaluating the Causal Relations between the Kaya Identity Index and ODIAC-Based Fossil Fuel CO₂ Flux, Energies 2020, 13(22), 6009

Jung-Sup Um, 2020, Evaluating the Mutual Relationship between IPAT/Kaya Identity Index and ODIAC-Based GOSAT Fossil-Fuel CO2 Flux: Potential and Constraints in Utilizing Decomposed Variables, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(16)

Jung-Sup Um, 2019, Exploring Explainable Range of In situ Portable CO2 Sensor Signatures for Carbon Stock Estimated in Forestry Carbon Project, Sensors and Materials , 31(11), 3773–3784

Jung-Sup Um, 2019, Urban planning basic survey information building strategy for digital twin, Journal of Korean Society of Cadastre, 8(2):77-86

Jung-Sup Um, 2019, Evaluating the Operational Potential of LRV Signatures Derived from UAV Imagery in Performance Evaluation of Cool Roofs, Energies

Jung-Sup Um, 2018, Differentiating carbon sinks versus sources on a university campus using synergistic UAV NIR and visible signatures, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 190 (11)

Jung-Sup Um, 2018, Comparative Evaluation of UAV NIR Imagery versus in-situ Point Photo in Surveying Urban Tributary Vegetation, Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment, 27(5), 475-488.

Jung-Sup Um, 2018, Analysis of Geographical Characteristics of Guso Triangulation Network in Guam Origin Point Region, Journal of Korean Society of Cadastre, 34(2), 1-18.

Jung-Sup Um, 2018, Comparative study of Azimuthal Errors of Criteria World Geodetic System for Old Small Triangulation Area in Daegu and Gyeongbuk . 4(1): 133-150.

Jung-Sup Um, 2018, Evaluating seasonal CH4 flow tracked by GOSAT in Northeast Asia, Spatial Information Research, 26(3), 295-304.

Jung-Sup Um, 2018, Evaluating patent tendency for UAV related to spatial information in South Korea, Spatial Information Research, 26(2), 143-150.

Jung-Sup Um, 2017, A Study on Damage Scale Tacking Technique for Debris Flow Occurrence Section Using Drones Image, Journal of the Korean Society of Surveying, Geodesy, Photogrammetry and Cartography, 35(6), 517-526.

Jung-Sup Um, 2017, Comparative evaluation of OCO-2 XCO2 signature between REDD+ project area and nearby leakage belt, Spatial Information Research, 25(5), 693-700.

Jung-Sup Um, 2017, Valuing current drone CPS in terms of bi-directional bridging intensity: embracing the future of spatial information, Spatial Information Research, 25(4), 585-591.

Jung-Sup Um, 2017, Informed consent utilizing satellite imagery in forestry carbon trading with North Korea, International environmental agreements-politics law and economics, 17(4), 531-552.

Jung-Sup Um, 2017, Accuracy and Economic Evaluation for Utilization of National/Public Land Actual Condition Survey Using UAV Image, Journal of the Korean Society of Surveying, Geodesy, Photogrammetry and Cartography, 35(3), 175-186.

Jung-Sup Um, 2017, Embracing cyber-physical system as cross-platform to enhance fusion-application value of spatial information, Spatial Information Research, 25(3). 439-447.

Jung-Sup Um, 2017, Utilizing OCO-2 satellite transect in comparing XCO2 concentrations among administrative regions in Northeast Asia, Spatial Information Research, 25(3), 459-466.

Jung-Sup Um, 2017, Exploring causal relationship between landforms and ground level CO2 in Dalseong forestry carbon project site of South Korea, Spatial Information Research, 25(3), 361-370.

Jung-Sup Um, 2017, Performance evaluation strategy for cool roof based on pixel dependent variable in multiple spatial regressions, Spatial Information Research, 25(2), 229-238.

Jung-Sup Um, 2016, Comparative evaluation of XCO2 concentration among climate types within India region using OCO-2 signatures, Spatial Information Research, 24(6), 679-688.

Jung-Sup Um, 2016, Evaluating co-relationship between OCO-2 XCO2 and in situ CO2 measured with portable equipment in Seoul, Spatial Information Research, 24(5), 565-575.

Jung-Sup Um, 2016, Monitoring negotiation strategy for Forestry Voluntary Carbon Market with North Korea, Spatial Information Research, 24(5), 555-563.

Jung-Sup Um, 2016, Performance evaluation of OCO-2 XCO2 signatures in exploring casual relationship between CO2 emission and land cover, Spatial Information Research, 24(5), 555-563.

Jung-Sup Um with Byung-Hwa Jung, 2016, Comparative evaluation of South versus North Goseong County in terms of forest carbon offset potential, Spatial Information Research, 24(1), 42-51.

Jung-Sup Um, 2015, MRV Information Linking for Carbon Labeling in Northeast Asia: Potentials and Constraints, Chonnam Law Review, 35(3), 283-312.

Jung-Sup Um with Young-Seok Hwang, 2015, Monitoring the Desiccation of Inland Wetland by Combining MNDWI and NDVI: A Case Study of Upo Wetland in South Korea, Journal of Korea Spatial Information Society, 23(6), 31-41.

Jung-Sup Um, 2015, Comparative evaluation of CO2 concentrations across administrative regions with temperate climates in Northeast Asia: Potentials and constraints, Carbon Management, 6(5), 1-11.

Jung-Sup Um, 2015, Metropolitan urban hotspots of chronic sleep deprivation: evidence from a community health survey in Gyeongbuk Province, South Korea, Geospatial Health, 10(2), 152-157.

Jung-Sup Um with Young-Seok Hwang, 2015,  Comparative Evaluation of Cool Surface Ratio in University Campus:A Case Study of KNU and UC Davis, Journal of Ecological Architecture and Environment, 15(1), 117-127.

Jung-Sup Um, 2015, Evaluating Monitoring Condition for Forest Carbon Offset Project to Demonstrate CSR in North Korea, Journal of Korea Spatial Information Society, 23(2), 11-20.

Jung-Sup Um, 2015, Negotiations with North Korea on Forest Carbon Offset: From a Perspective of Control and Human Rights, International Politics Research, 18(1), 261-288.

Seon-Jeong Choi and Jung-Sup Um  2014, Comparative Evaluation of Catchment-wide Solar Radiation To Locate Silver-town, Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society, 34(5), 11-22.

Jung-Sup Um, 2014, Evaluating Cross-correlation between Official Land Price and Solar Radiation for Agricultural Field Parcels, Journal of Korea Geospatial Information Society, 22(3), 31-37.

Jung-Sup Um, 2014, Evaluating MRV Potentials based on Satellite Image in UN-REDD Opportunity Cost Estimation: A Case Study for Mt. Geum-gang of North Korea, Journal of Korea Spatial Information Society, 22(3), 47-58.

Jung-Sup Um, 2014, Cross-Correlation Analysis between GOSAT and CO2 Concentration Observed by the KGAWC Station, Journal of Korea Geospatial Information Society, 22(2), 11-16.

Jung-Sup Um, 2014, Exploring Sub-watershed suitable to UN-REDD/AR-CDM by Comparative Evaluation of Carbon Stock in Baekdu Mountain, Journal of Korea Spatial Information Society, 22(2), 1-9.

Jung-Sup Um, 2013, Comparative Evaluation of Surface Temperature among Rooftop Colors of Flat Roof Building Models : Towards Performance Evaluation of Cool Roof, Journal of the Korea Institute of Ecological Architecture and Environment 13(6),

Jung-Sup Um, 2013, Exploring NDVI Gradient varying across Landform and Solar intensity using GWR: a Case Study of Mt. Geumgang in North Korea, Journal of Korea Geospatial Information Society, 21(4), 73-81.

Jung-Sup Um, 2013, Evaluating Reliability of Rooftop Thermal Infrared Image Acquired at Oblique Vantage Point of Super High-rise Building, Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society, 33(5), 51-59.

Jung-Sup Um, 2013, Evaluating Cross-correlation of GOSAT CO2 Concentration with MODIS NDVI Patterns in North-East Asia, Journal of Korea Spatial Information Society, 21(5), 15-22.

Jung-Sup Um, 2013, Comparative Evaluation between Administrative and Watershed Boundary in Carbon Sequestration Monitoring: Towards UN-REDD for Mt. Geum-gang of North Korea, Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment,  22(5), 439-454.

Jung-Sup Um, 2013, Analysis of CO2 Distribution Properties Using GOSAT: a Case Study of North-East Asia, Journal of Korea Geospatial Information Society, 21(2), 85-92.

Jung-Sup Um, 2013, Evaluating Changing Trends of Surface Temperature in Winter according to Rooftop Color using Remotely Sensed Thermal Infrared Image, Journal of the Korean Society for Geospatial Information System, 21(1), 27-37.

Jung-Sup Um, 2012, Comparative Evaluation between Cool Roof and Green Roof in terms of Installation Cost: a Case Study of KNU Campus, Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment, 21(6), 927-939.

Jung-Sup Um, 2012, Application of Satellite Image to Evaluate UN-REDD Registration: a Case Study of Mt.Geumgang Journal of Korea Geospatial Information Society, 20(4), 77-87.

Jung-Sup Um, 2012, Comparative Evaluation for Seasonal CO2 Flows Tracked by GOSAT in Northeast Asia, Journal of Korea Spatial Information Society, 20(5), 1-13.

Jung-Sup Um, 2012, Exploring Reasonable Pricing System for Inland Container Cargo Transportation Using GIS Service Area Analysis, Journal of Korea Spatial Information Society, 20(3), 1-14.

Jung-Sup Um, 2012, Comparative Evaluation of Albedo Distribution according to  Administrative Boundary Using MODIS Products, Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment, 21(2), 265-277.

Hye-Jung, Kim; Jung-Sup Um 2007 Mapping Viewshed Disturbance caused by Super high-rise Building using Animation along the Road, Journal of Korea Planners Association, 42(5), 161-175

Jin-Taek, Kim; Jung-Sup Um 2007 The Urban Fire Prediction Mapping Technique based on GIS Spatial statistics, Journal of Korean Institute of Fire Science and Engineering

Hyun-Hee, Lee and Jung-Sup Um, 2007, Water Depth Change caused by Artificial Structures in Geum River Estuary: Spatio-Temporal Evaluation based on GIS, Journal of Korean Geographical Society, 42(1), 121-132

Um, J. S. 2006, Acquisition of Evidential Information to Control Total Volume in accordance with Degradation Trends of Green Space Korean GIS Journal, 11(1), 41-60

Um, J. S. 2006, Visualization of Asthmatic Distribution Patterns in accordance with Administrative Dong using GIS: a Case Study of Daegu, Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment, 14(5), 1-10

Um, J. S. 2006, Comparison between Video Remote Sensing and Field sampling survey in monitoring river Water Quality, Geographical Discussion, Volume 24, 150-165

Um, J. S. 2005, Acquisition of Evidential Information to Control Total Volume of Road Density per Tributary Watershed, Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment, 14(5)

Um, J. S. 2004, Utilization of Remote Sensing and GIS in Aggregate Control of Urban Impervious Coverage, Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment, 13(5), 85-99

Um, J. S. 2004, Airborne video as a remote sensor for environmental monitoring of linear infrastructure: a case study and review, Korean GIS Journal, 12(4), 351-370

Um, J. S. 2003, A Preliminary Investigation to Restructure Environmental Impact Assessment in the Context of Site focused Approach, Geographical Discussion, Volume 23, 150-165

Um, J. S. 2003, Evaluating distribution trends of classification accuracy by FCC based training in SAR/VIR synergistic image: A Case Study of Songkhla Lake Basin in Thailand, Journal of Korean Geographical Society, 38(3), .375 -388

Um, J. S. 2003, Quality Evaluation of Internet GIS sites Operated by Local Governments, Journal of National Land Research, 37, 127 –143

Um, J. S. and Ji-Hoon, Jung, 2003, Validity Evaluation of Real Time Mobile GIS combined with PDA in University Building Facility Management, Korean GIS Journal, 11(1), 41-60

Um, J. S and Bo-mi, Lee, 2003, Practical investigation for internet airborne video map focused on vector shaped objects, The Korean Association of Geographic Information Study, 6(2), 46-64

Um, J. S and So-Eun, Shin 2002, Development of a user-friendly information system for river water quality using Web GIS, Korean GIS Journal, 10(1), 45-59

Um, J. S and Ja-Hyun, Choi, 2002, Information system for multi-scale urban landscape using Internet image map, Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment, 11(4), 289-309

Um, J. S. 2002, A preliminary investigation for evaluation factors of internet GIS sites in the context of user-friendly approach, Journal of Korean Geographical Society, 37(4), 403-424

Um, J. S and Yeun-Jung, Kim, 2001, Nation-wide comprehensive GIS for natural environment using spatial data integration technique, The Korean Association of Geographic Information Study, 4(1), 1-17

Um, J. S and Heu-Du, Kim, 2001, Field mapping based on virtual office for real time GIS in field survey for natural environment, Korean GIS Journal, 9(1), 51-72

Um, J. S. 2001, Evaluating operational potential of SAR/VIR image registration leading to GIS modelling in deforestation monitoring, Geographical Discussion, Volume 21, 72-86

Um, J. S. 2001, Monitoring area-wide variation of river water color by video GIS sampling technique, Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment, 10(1), 21-37

Um, J. S. and Wright, R., 2000, Effect of angular field-of-view of a video sensor on the information requirement in a strip target, International Journal of Remote Sensing, 21(4), 723-734

Um, J. S. 1999, Airborne video as a remote sensor for linear target; academic research and field practices, Journal of the Korean Society of Remote Sensing, 15(2), 159-174

Um, J. S. and Wright, R., 1999, The analogue to digital transition and implications for operational use of airborne videography, Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, 65 (3), 269-275

Um, J. S. and Wright, R., 1999, Video Strip Mapping (VSM) as a tool for time-sequential monitoring of revegetation of a pipeline route, Geocarto International, 14(1), 23-34

Um, J. S. and Wright, R., 1999, Video strip mosaicking: a two-dimensional approach by convergent image bridging, International Journal of Remote Sensing, 20(10), 2015-2032

Um, J. S. and Wright, R., 1998, A comparative evaluation of video remote sensing and field survey for revegetation monitoring of a pipeline route, The Science of the Total Environment 215, 189-207

Um, J. S. 1998, Video Strip Mapping (VSM) and patch dynamics analysis for revegetation monitoring of a pipeline route, Journal of Korean Geographical Society, 33(3), 435-446

Um, J.S. and Wright, R., 1996, Pipeline construction and reinstatement monitoring: current practice, limitations and the value of airborne videography, The Science of the Total Environment 186. 221-230

 

Course Instruction

I deliver my lectures in English in the University.

Digital Remote Sensing

This course provides basic concepts and procedures used in remote-sensed image processing (including aerial photograph) and cartography. Emphasis is placed on use of digital satellite image data. The course is designed for beginning level users and students will have 'hands-on' training in computer processing of digital data sets from satellite sensors and digital maps in a GIS structure.

 

Digital Imagery Intepretation

Remote sensing with sensors mounted on satellites or aircrafts is much needed for resource management, environmental monitoring, disaster response, and homeland defense. Remote sensing data considered include those from multispectral, hyperspectral, radar, optical, and infrared sensors. Classification is often one of the major tasks in information processing. For example, we need to identify vegetations, waterways, and man-made structures from remote sensing of earth. The large amount of data available makes remote sensing data uniquely suitable for statistical pattern recognition. This class will address several issues on statistical pattern recognition that are related to information processing in remote sensing. Though the class is largely tutorial in nature, some specific issues considered are image models for characterization of contextual information, neural networks for image classification, and the performance measures. Either to supplement the capability of sensors or to effectively utilize the enormous amount of sensor data, many advances in statistical pattern recognition can be very useful in machine recognition of the data. The potentials and opportunities of using statistical pattern recognition in remote sensing are indeed unlimited. This course focuses on quantitative methods of spatial pattern description and relationship analysis applicable to different types of geographical data (points, lines, areas, and surfaces), and emphasis spatial statistical and numerical techniques for describing, analysing and comparing spatial patterns so that spatial relationships among relevant geographical phenomena can be characterised, modelled, predicted or optimised

 

Geographic Information Systems

The focus of this course involves students to understand the GIS tool critically, both to conduct research and to present that research in a meaningful way. The students are asked to carry out a simulated GIS project which will help reinforce the value of what they will learn during the course. Early part of the course will focus on hand-on session for the primary software package (ArcGIS 9.0) used in this course while the later part of the course will deal with reviewing literatures for topics related to fundamentals of GIS and operational GIS techniques. The simulated projects are designed to acquaint you with the problems and possibilities of GIS. You are required to construct a data base from available maps and statistical information, and to manipulate this data base in accordance with your own interest. Every student is required to submit a title and one-paragraph long proposal for the project paper and have it approved by the instructor. More details about what would be considered acceptable, and examples of acceptable topics, will be provided in class. You will be called upon to share your assignment (in oral and/or written form) with the rest of the class. Detailed lecture will be provided for the simulated project and paper writing.

Future Industry and Job Selection

This course is designed for students to introduce the larger picture for 4th industrial revolution. Drone is a valuable pedagogical tool for exploring the core concepts of the 4th Industrial Revolution. We will explore how cyber-physical system as the core concepts of the 4th Industrial Revolution is embedded or portrayed in a drone, that involves ethical, legal and social concerns.

 

Internet GIS

This course is an introduction to the concepts and uses of internet GIS. ArcIMS is a powerful software tool for introducing internet GIS concepts and techniques to users with varied interests and backgrounds. Students will learn all components of a internet GIS including data collection, manipulation, site authorization, site design, site administration and query. This course allows participants to develop an understanding of fundamentals of internet mapping methods and ArcIMS functionality through extensive hands-on experience.

Environmental Site Assessment

These days, an environmental inspection in our daily life is a necessary part in order to determine if a human risk exists or may be imminent. Many public and private parties are looking at disturbed natural environment, and abandoned, potentially polluted properties in a new light and seeing a golden opportunity. Attending this course will give you valuable insight into ESA theory and how you can maximize on your life quality - while limiting your risks and liabilities from surrounding environment. For someone who performs Basic Environmental Inspections on residential and commercial properties. this consists of the visual inspection of the property and researching available environmental data to present a comprehensive report to the client. When environmental site assessment in an area-wide view is required, a detailed GIS-based feature mapping of the entire block will be applied, using new techniques for identifying contamination on the basis of color aerial photography/videography and satellite imagery. Identified sites will be visited during the field portion of this project and carefully evaluated using ecological and human health risk models, combined with field observations and sampling.

 

Geography of Korea

This course is designed to provide the larger picture for natural, historic, economic and social systems that shape geography of Korea. The course is divided into three modules. The first part will be introducing geography as academic discipline and the approaches used in the subject. Also, considerable time will be spent on discussing the fundamental nature for the geography of Korea. Building on this understanding, the second module is structured around a suite of case studies which are highlighting selected areas within each of central and south regions of the country. It is expected to serve the need of foreign students to gain an in-depth understanding of the realities for the geography of Korea. Lecture will focus on critically debating the merits and limitations for geographical condition of Korea. Final module will seek to synthesize the learning from the course. This will be an opportunity for students to provide their own prescriptive advice for utilizing geography of Korea and proposals for reforming the system of geography, based on experience in their home country.

Supervisions

I am currently working as a supervisor for six Ph.D. candidates and eight Master students. 20 Ph.D. and around 30 master students had already completed their thesis under my supervision (see below thesis titles)

Ph.D

Ambreen Matloob, 2021, Development of Linking Model Between Carbon Versus Nightlight Satellite Signature in India

Seong-Il Park, 2021, Development of Exploring Technique for Blue Carbon Utilizing UAV imagery: A Case Study of the Southern Coastal Wetlands in South Korea

Young-Seok Hwang, 2021, Building Linking Model between Top-down GOSAT XCO₂ and Bottom-up CO₂ emissions

Jung-Joo Lee, 2021 Developing slope angle tracking technique per parcel using UAV imagery

Owolabi Abbdulhameed Babatunde, 2021, Integrating Renewable Energy Technology and Energy Efficiency Measures for Development of Clean Energy Projects in Nigeria and Korea

Dong-Yeun Lee, 2020, Development of Green Network Connectivity Evaluation Model based on Pixel of Land Cover Map

Hyun-Sun Shin, 2019, Mapping OSTN by exploring meridian convergence between Korean East datum and colonial small triangulation point

Seung-Min Joo, Developing Evaluation Technique of Forest Public Value Reflecting Greenhouse Gas Offset Capability

Jin-Ho, Choi, Development of Hot-spot Tracking Model for Carbon Dioxide Distribution using GOSAT

Taek-Hyoung Ryu, Performance Evaluation of Cool Roof using Thermal Infrared Image acquired from Super high-rise Building

Kap-Yong Choi, Modeling a Confidence Interval of USN Temperature Data using GIS

Jin Taek, Kim, Development of USN Node Deployment Technique based on RF propagation GIS

Hyeong-Geun Nam, Developing Framework Model for Economic Renewal of Geo-spatial Data

Yong Ho Lim, Development of Tracking Model Restoration Path for Urban Stream Based on GIS

Jae-Ho Jang, Development of u-service prioritization model based on customer and supplier's view

Gyeong-Seok Chae, Deriving Protection Scheme of Intellectual Property Rights to Circulate Cadastre Data Innovatively

Ki-Heon Park,  Developing Automatic Building Registration Technology to Cadastral Map using Architectural Drawings

Hye-Jung Kim, Developing Multi-directional/Continuous Exploring Technique for Visibility Blocking using Animation GIS

 

Master

Taewan, No, 2021, Exploring Sandwich panel roof using UAV image-based Faster R-CNN technique

Eun-Suk Ji, 2020, Reliability Evaluation of Contour Line Production for Narrow Forest Fields Using Low-Cost UAV Imagery

Seong-Il Park, 2019, Exploring coolroof performance indicator utilizing LRV·TIR signatures of UAV imagery

Jung-Joo Lee, 2019, DTS visualization method using UAV image in urban tributary vegetation survey

Young-Seok Hwang, 2018, Evaluating OCO-2 Signature Fluctuation according to LULUCF Sub-sectors

Hyun Sun Shin, 2017, Development of Damage Tracking Technique for Debris Flow Using Drones Image

Lee, Sang-Chan, 2017, Comparative evaluation between UAV and Cadastral survey in state-owned land monitoring

Kim, Hyo-Young, 2015, Comparative Evaluation between Officially Announced Price and Sales Price for detached houses

Kim, Ji-You, 2014 Integrating Parcel-Based Solar Radiation Map into Cadastral Information

Kim, Jun Woo, 2013, Comparative Evaluation of Carbon Stock Changing Trends between Mt. Geumgang and Seorak Watersheds : from UN-REDD Registration Perspective

Doo-Yong Lee, 2009, Comparative Evaluation for Google Earth Mosaic Reliability Pre-Post Geometric Correction

Lee, Dong-Youn, 2007, Developing Exploratory Technique of Green Network based on Pixel

Jun-Hyun, Kim, 2007, Introducing Value Based Charge System to Cadastral Survey Using Officially Authorized Land Value

Kim, Heung-Cheol, 2007, Integrating Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Land Suitability Assessment (LSA) based on Spatial Data

Kim, Mi-Kyung, 2007, Evaluating Internet Tourism GIService in local Government

Byung-Gi Kwon, 2007, Comparative Evaluation of Fire Episode Contour Representation among Spatial Interpolation Algorithms

Seung-Hui Son, 2007, Optimal Selection for Housing Condition Improvement Sites using Spatial Weighting linked to AHP

Hye-Jung Kim, 2006, Evaluating Viewshed Change caused by Super-high rise Building GIS based on GIS

Jae-Young Park, 2005, Estimation and Measurement of Magnetic Field around Transmission Power Lines Using GIS

Ki-Dong Shin, 2005, Evaluating distribution pattern of asthmatics by the administrative district of Daegu using GIS

Jin-Taek Kim 2003 Development of GIS Model to forecast disturbance trends of UHF electric wave caused by apartment

Ji-hoon Jung 2003, Validity evaluation of University Facility Mapping using Mobile GIS

Ki-hwan Seo, 2003, Evaluating Mapping Potential of DGN Using IKONOS High Resolution Imagery

Bo-mi Lee 2002, Development of Internet Mapping System for Linear Target Using Virtual Reality based on Airborne Video

Ja-hyun Choi 2002, Evaluating Operational potential of area-wide virtual reality information System for Urban Landscape

Yun-ok Son 2001, Monitoring of a river water quality using video remote sensing

 

Research Funding and Support

(Korean monetary unit is roughly estimated as US dollar.)

2020-2030, $ 2,000,000 Innovative Education and Research Center for Global New Energy Industry with Climate Change

2021-2024, $150,000, Developing a linking model between energy consumption statistics versus carbon satellite signatures before and after COVID-19 pandemic

2019-2021, $1,850,000, Graduate Program for Climate Change, Ministry of Finance

2018-2021, $150,000, Simulating heat island intensity before and after cool roof installment based on UAV thermal imagery

2016-2019, $150,000, Evaluating sensor signature changing trends of GHG satellite caused by UN forestry carbon project, Korean Research Foundation

2015-   , $150,000 Convergence of Remote Sensing, Economics and Politics in joint South-North venture using Forestry Voluntary Carbon Markets, Korean Research Foundation

2014-2019, $850,000, Graduate Program for Climate Change, Ministry of Finance

2014-2016, $ 15,000 Performance Evaluation of Cool Roof, based on Thermal Infrared Sensor Mapping, Kyungpook National University, South Korea

2014-2019, $650,000, Graduate program for Spatial Information, Ministry of National Land

2012-2015, $150,000, Developing Remote Sensing Technique to Accommodate UN-REDD MRV in Geumgang Mountain, Korean Research Foundation

2011-2014, $ 70,000, Comparative Evaluation of GHG Emission in Northeast Asia using GOSAT, Korean Research Foundation

2009-2014, $650,000, Graduate program for Spatial Information, Ministry of National Land

2009-2014, $850,000, Graduate Program for Climate Change, Ministry of Finance

2007-2008, $ 5,000 Mapping USN Route by Integrating Multiple Spatial Parameters into Radio Propagation Model, Kyungpook National University, South Korea

2006-2007, $ 5,000 Acquisition of Evidential Information to Control Total Volume in accordance with Degradation Trends of Green Space, Kyungpook National University, South Korea

2003-2004, $ 50,000 Development of eco-training programme for Nak-dong river, Ministry of Environment

2003-2004, $ 50,000 Information strategy planning for Daegu city, Deagu city, South Korea

2002-2003, $ 50,000 Information strategy planning for Drinking Water, Daegu city waterworks authority, South Korea

2001-2002, $ 80,000 Nation-wide comprehensive GIS for natural environment using spatial data integration technique, Ministry of Environment, South Korea

2000-2002 $ 160,000 Development of urban landscape remodelling strategy in Daegu city of South Korea, Daegu city Government

2001-2002, $ 60,000 Building Daegaya cyber museum using Web GIS technology, Goryung county, South Korea

1999-2000, $ 50,000 Development of monitoring technique for trans-boundary river water quality using airborne video, Research Institute for Water Quality of Nakdong River in South Korea

2000-2001, $ 5,000 Development of a user-friendly information system for river water quality using Web GIS, Kyungpook National University, South Korea

1999, $ 20,000 Geomatics Facility for Research and Teaching, Kyungpook National University, South Korea

 

Administrative Responsibilities at KNU

Feb. 2013~ Present Chair of Geography Department

Feb. 2007~ Feb. 2008 Chair of Geography Department

August 2003~ August 2005 Chair of Geography Department

August 2003~Present, Chair of interdisciplinary post-graduate Geomatics program

August 2003~Present, Urban and Regional Development Program

 

Summary of Professional Skills and Expertise

GIS/RS

- quite confident in project management to require high level natural resources background and technical analysis, advice and direction (specially environmental information planning, requirement evaluation and feasibility study, systems analysis and design, etc.)

- comprehensive knowledge for various software: UAV (Photoscan), digital image processing (Grass, Erdas Imagine, Virtual GIS), GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS)

 

Computing Skills

I have made computing a big part of my life since the 1980's and never looked back.

I have experience with these software;

 

- OS: Window 10 and UNIX	- Statistical Package: MS Excel, SPSS, SAS
- Word-processing: MS word	- Database: MS Access
- Programming Language: Python, TensorFlow, Android Studio,MS Visual Basic, Java	- Presentation: MS Power Point, Adobe Photoshop and Premiere

 

Credentials

- English Teacher's License for secondary school, Korean Ministry of Education (1981)

- French Teacher's License for secondary school, Korean Ministry of Education (1985)

- A Certified Public Real Estate Agent, Korean Ministry of Home Affairs (1985) 

- Driving license (clean, held over twenty years)

Scholarships and Fellowships

Name of Award	The value	Donor	Location of tenure	Period held
ORS  (Overseas Research Student Award)	Tuition fees for Ph.D. course	UK universities' Committee of Vice Chancellors and Principals	UK	1994 ~ 1997
British Council Scholarship	Living cost for Ph.D. course	British Council	UK	1994 ~1997
WHO Fellowship	Living cost and Tuition fees for Master course	WHO (World Health Organization)	Thailand	1990~1992

 

Languages and Others

Mother tongue: Korean

Other Language

English: Written (Fluent), Verbal (Fluent)

I did my Master degree and Ph.D. in English speaking communities (IELTS score: 7.0, International English Language Testing System organised by British Council).

French: Written (Working knowledge), Verbal (Working knowledge)

I did my first degree in French.

Interest and activities: Flying a drone, UCC creation (video editing and photography), Open Source Programming, Swimming, Badminton

 

Academic Referees

1. Professor Robert Wright (E:r.wright@abdn.ac.uk), Dept of Geography, University of Aberdeen, AB24 3UF UK, T: 01224-272328 F: 01224-272331

 

2. Dr. Josef Aschbacher (E:Joseph.Aschbacher@esa.int), European Space Agency, 8-10, rue Mario Nikis, 75738 Paris Cedex 15, France, T: +33-1-53-69-77-07, F: +33-1-53-69-72-86

 

3. Professor Brian Clark(E:geog@abdn.ac.uk) Dept of Geography, University of Aberdeen, AB24 3UF UK, T: 01224-272328 F: 01224-272331

 

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