PhD · Geosensing
University of Houston
Supervised by Dr. Surui Xie
GPA: 4.00 / 4.00
Key courses: Lidar Systems and Applications · Marine and Coastal Geosensing · Applied Geospatial Computation · Principles of Satellite Altimetry
Hello! I’m
Peng Zhang 张鹏
Ph.D Student
My name is Peng Zhang. I am currently a Ph.D student at the Marine and Coastal Geodesy Group, University of Houston, where I am contributing to GNSS‑IR, InSAR, Remote Sensing and GeoAI.
Interests
- GNSS-IR
- InSAR
- Remote Sensing
- GeoAI
- SAR Imaging
- WebGIS
01 Education
MSc · Radar Sensing
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
GPA: 3.67 / 4.00
Key courses: Modern Testing Technology · Methods and Applications of Signal Processing · Surveying and Mapping · Microwave Measurement
BSc · Measurement and Control Technology and Instrumentation
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
GPA: 3.80 / 4.00
Key courses: Signals and Systems · Microcomputer System Theory and Embedded System Design · Electronic Measurement Theory and Test Systems · Microwave Technology and Radio-Frequency Circuit
02 Working Experience
SAR Signals and InSAR Analyst
Tianjin Yunyao Yuhang Technology Co., Ltd.
- Simulating echo signals from both airborne and spaceborne SAR systems for comparison with actual echo signal metrics
- Deinterleaving and decompressing echo data to calculate peak and integral sidelobe ratios, assessing echo signal quality
- Utilizing the Range-Doppler (RD) algorithm to compress echo signals in range and azimuth directions for focused SAR imaging
03 My Projects and Research
Current Projects and Research
My research interests span a broad spectrum, primarily focusing on algorithmic advancements in GNSS, RS, GIS, and GeoAI, as well as their integration with multidisciplinary fields.
During my doctoral studies, I will focus on advanced investigations of GNSS-IR and InSAR techniques. Concurrently, I maintain a strong research interest in GeoAI and WebGIS domains.
I welcome scholarly discussions and potential collaborations.
Earth Curvature Scaling Effect on SNR Signals of GNSS-IR and Its Correction
Synergistic Use of GNSS-IR and Satellite Altimetry for Improved Ocean Tide Modeling and Sea-Ice Freeboard Estimation in Polar Coastal Zones
GNSS-IR-for-InSAR Referencing Framework: Using GNSS-IR Stations as Ground Reference Points for InSAR
GNSS-A Data Website
Past Projects & Research
SAR Echo Simulation and Image Focusing
- Echo Simulation
- RD Algorithm
- SAR Focusing
SAR Image Filtering and Segmentation
- SAR Filtering
- Segmentation
- Water Cloud Model
InSAR Applications in Permafrost
- SBAS-InSAR
- Permafrost Models
- Stefan Model
Antarctica Freeboard Calculation Using ICESat-2 and Tide Gauge
- ICESat-2
- Tide Gauge
- Freeboard
Geospatial Analysis of Transmission Infrastructure Risk under Land Deformation and Environmental Change
- InSAR
- Infrastructure Risk
- WebGIS
04 Publications
2022
Permafrost Early Deformation Signals before the Norilsk Oil Tank Collapse in Russia
Remote Sensing (RS), 2022 Featured
@article{zhang2022permafrost_norilsk,
title = {Permafrost Early Deformation Signals before the Norilsk Oil Tank Collapse in Russia},
author = {Zhang, Peng and Chen, Yan and Ran, Youhua and Chen, Yunping},
journal = {Remote Sensing},
year = {2022}
}
2022
A Non-Local Fuzzy C-Means Clustering Segmentation Algorithm Based on Comentropy and Between-Cluster Scatter Matrix to Overcome the Inherent Coherence Speckles of SAR Images
2022 IGARSS
@inproceedings{zhang2022nonlocal_fcm,
title = {A Non-Local Fuzzy C-Means Clustering Segmentation Algorithm Based on Comentropy and Between-Cluster Scatter Matrix to Overcome the Inherent Coherence Speckles of SAR Images},
author = {Zhang, Peng and Chen, Yan and Chen, Yunping},
booktitle = {IGARSS 2022 - IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium},
year = {2022}
}
2022
Permafrost Stability and Land Surface Temperature Distribution Study Using Multi-Source Remote Sensing Data in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
2022 IGARSS
@inproceedings{zhang2022permafrost_qtp,
title = {Permafrost Stability and Land Surface Temperature Distribution Study Using Multi-Source Remote Sensing Data in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau},
author = {Zhang, Peng and Chen, Yan and Chen, Yunping},
booktitle = {IGARSS 2022 - IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium},
year = {2022}
}
2021
A Filtering Algorithm Based on Polarization Decomposition for Better Preserving Polsar Image Scattering Features
2021 IGARSS
@inproceedings{zhang2021polsar_filtering,
title = {A Filtering Algorithm Based on Polarization Decomposition for Better Preserving Polsar Image Scattering Features},
author = {Zhang, Peng and Chen, Yan and Chen, Yunping and Lu, Youchun and Xu, Chunliang},
booktitle = {IGARSS 2021 - IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium},
year = {2021}
}
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05 Professional Skills
Programming Languages
- Python
- MATLAB
- C / C++
- Google Earth Engine (GEE)
Professional Technologies
- InSAR Technology
- GNSS-IR Technology
- RS Image Processing
- Remote Sensing
- SAR Echo Signal Simulation and Imaging
- Permafrost Models
- Tide Models