I am an Associate Professor in Ecological Remote Sensing at the University of Twente. I received my Ph.D. degree in Spatial Ecology from Wageningen University in 2009 and the MSc degree in GIS and Remote Sensing from the International Institute for Geo-information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) in 2003. My career includes 12 years working in the area of nature conservation before moving to university work. I teach postgraduate coursework in Remote Sensing and Statistics.
My research focuses on biodiversity mapping and monitoring using satellite remote sensing, ecological niche modeling, and artificial intelligence techniques. I am particularly interested in how ecologically relevant information can be extracted from remotely sensed data at different spatial and temporal scales, and how the information can help us better understand the impacts of land use and climate change on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, and how this knowledge can be used for guiding biodiversity conservation, and thereby achieving sustainable development goals.
I have successfully supervised 17 Ph.D. students and 36 Master’s students. I am currently supervising 9 Ph.D. students. I also supervise Ph.D. student in collaboration with the University of Oxford. In addition, I am regularly invited to serve as a member of doctoral degree examination committee in Belgium and in South Africa.
Tiejun is an Associate Professor in Remote Sensing and Geospatial Ecology at the University of Twente. He obtained his Ph.D. in Spatial Ecology from Wageningen University in 2009 and his MSc in GIS and Remote Sensing from the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) in 2003. Prior to his academic career, he spent 12 years working in nature conservation, gaining extensive experience in the field before transitioning to academia.
Tiejun’s research is centered on the development and application of advanced remote sensing and machine learning techniques to monitor wildlife populations and habitat dynamics. His work aims to enhance environmental management and inform policy decisions on wildlife conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources in an era of rapid environmental change.
He has successfully supervised 19 Ph.D. students and 35 Master’s students, and he currently supervises 6 Ph.D. candidates. In addition to his work at the University of Twente, he collaborates with the University of Oxford, co-supervising Ph.D. students. Tiejun is also regularly invited to serve on doctoral examination committees in Belgium and South Africa, reflecting his expertise and leadership in the field.
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