Dr. Zubairul Islam
Professor & Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Hensard University, Nigeria
Geospatial scientist and academic working at the intersection of satellite Earth observation, spatial analysis, machine learning and environmental modelling. My research applies GIS, Remote Sensing and Geospatial AI to understand environmental change, ecological stress, climate-related hazards, land systems and population-health challenges.
Research Themes & Scientific Expertise
My research integrates Earth observation, Geographic Information Science, spatial modelling and artificial intelligence to understand environmental change and translate geospatial information into reproducible and decision-relevant scientific evidence. The programme is structured around four interconnected research themes.
GeoAI & Earth Observation
Development and application of satellite Earth observation, machine learning, deep learning and cloud geospatial computing for environmental classification, prediction and spatial intelligence.
Ecosystems & Environmental Change
Long-term assessment of vegetation, mangrove ecosystems, ecological stress, land-cover transitions and landscape processes using multi-temporal satellite observations and spatial models.
Climate, Hazards & Landscape Dynamics
Spatial analysis of climate-sensitive environmental processes including wildfire, water stress, surface temperature, terrain dynamics and environmental hazards across arid and semi-arid landscapes.
Population, Health & Spatial Accessibility
Application of GIS and geospatial methods to health geography, disease patterns, population estimation, accessibility, service planning and geographically targeted interventions.
Methods &
Analytical Environment
Recent & Featured Publications
Selected peer-reviewed research spanning GeoAI, ecosystem monitoring, ecological stress, climate hazards, mangrove conservation and applied spatial analysis.
GeoAI & Earth Observation
Machine learning · Deep learning · PredictionComparative evaluation of neural networks and ensemble models for vegetation trend prediction in a semiarid mountain ecosystem, Saudi Arabia
Integration of multi-source Earth observation, bioclimatic information and predictive modelling to evaluate long-term vegetation dynamics in a semiarid mountain environment.
A deep learning approach for assessing environmental stress dynamics in the Makkah watersheds, Saudi Arabia
A deep-learning framework integrating environmental stress indicators and artificial neural networks for analysing environmental dynamics in arid watersheds.
AI-driven mangrove mapping on Farasan Islands, Saudi Arabia: enhancing the detection of dispersed patches with ML classifiers
Machine-learning classification of dispersed mangrove patches using Landsat observations and spectral indicators within Google Earth Engine.
Cropland classification and water stress vulnerability assessment in arid environment of Churu district, India using machine learning approach
Combines machine-learning cropland classification, vegetation and water-stress indicators, generalized additive modelling and spatial-pattern analysis.
Ecosystems & Environmental Change
Mangroves · Vegetation · Ecological stressEcological Stress Assessment on Vegetation in the Al-Baha Highlands, Saudi Arabia (1991–2023)
Long-term evaluation of vegetation, temperature and moisture indicators with ecological-stress modelling across a high-elevation arid mountain ecosystem.
An ML-Based Ensemble Approach for the Precision Classification of Mangroves, Trend Analysis, and Priority Reforestation Areas in Asir, Saudi Arabia
An integrated mangrove-management framework combining machine-learning classification, temporal ecological analysis and spatial prioritisation for reforestation.
Ecological Stress Modeling to Conserve Mangrove Ecosystem Along the Jazan Coast of Saudi Arabia
Integrates AI-based mangrove classification with long-term ecological-stress modelling to identify patterns relevant to coastal conservation and environmental management.
Mangroves trend and their impact on surface temperature in Al-Wajh Lagoon: a study aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
Multi-decadal mangrove trend analysis linking vegetation change with land surface temperature and examining the climate-regulation role of mangrove conservation.
Vegetation trends and dynamics in Shada Mountain, Saudi Arabia (1984–2023): insights from Google Earth Engine and R analysis
Nearly four decades of vegetation dynamics analysed across elevation zones using Landsat time series, cloud computing and statistical trend analysis.
Climate, Hazards & Landscape Dynamics
Wildfire · Climate · Environmental riskIntegrating VIIRS Fire Detections and ERA5-Land Reanalysis for Modeling Wildfire Probability in Arid Mountain Systems of the Arabian Peninsula
Multisource Earth-observation framework combining satellite fire detections, climate reanalysis, vegetation indicators and topography for spatial wildfire probability modelling.
Health GIS & Spatial Epidemiology
GIS · Disease patterns · Spatial analysisGIS-based geospatial analysis of COVID-19 in southern India
GIS-based investigation of the spatial and temporal patterns of COVID-19, demonstrating the role of cartographic and spatial analytical approaches in infectious-disease assessment.
Zubairul Islam
Professor, Coordinator, Remote Sensing & Geospatial Sciences.
Consultant. JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc., 44 Farnsworth Street; Boston, MA, USA 02210.
Email> zubairul@gmail.com, +91-9821405543 (India)
YouTube Channel
Geospatial Courses
Research Journal
My Colab Notebooks: Using Python Libraries
Recent Publications
Mapping Applications
A Rainfall Forecast App
Flood Detection App
Settlements Beyond 5 km from Health Facilities
Building Foot Prints
Zero Dose and Under immunized Children
Courses
Advanced Remote Sensing in Policy Making
Advanced Remote Sensing in Military Studies
Introduction to Economics of Climate Emergency
Advance Remote Sensing
Remote Sensing
Advance GIS
GPS
Data Journalism and Reporting in the Extractive Industry
Communication Issues in the Niger Delta
GEOGRAPHY
Geography: Definitions, Themes, Branches & Development
The Earth & Its Interior
The Earth Surface Features
Oceans: Introduction, Relief Features
Oceans: Water Characteristics & Movement
Ocean: Resources
Wetlands
Atmosphere: Introduction, Composition & Structure
India Geology Physiography & Drainage
India Climate Vegetation & Soil
India Transportation & Tourism
India Protected Areas Climate Change Natural Disasters
INDIAN HISTORY
INDIAN CULTURE
INTERNATIONAL RELATION
RESEARCH JOURNAL
Indo-African Journal for Resource Management and Planning
MOOCs
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
Curriculum Developed
Proposal and Curriculum for Post Graduate Programme in GIS & Remote Sensing
Proposal and Curriculum for PhD in GIS & Remote Sensing
DATA DEVELOPED
Socio-Economic Data
Vegetation Data
Water Data
Books
