Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (RS-GIS)
The Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems (RS&GIS) Field of Study (FoS) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) was established in 1990 offering doctoral, master’s, and post-graduate diplomas and certificate studies in Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information System (GIS). Starting from a research program it has become a recognized education, training, and research program satisfying the need of the region for state-of-the-art technology.
The curriculum is designed to address the theoretical aspects and practical application of space technology, especially in Remote Sensing, GIS, and GNSS. It provides students ample time and scope to gain practical experience with spatial data through laboratory sessions. Students are trained to understand the structure and characteristics of digital spatial data, its capture through airborne and spaceborne sensors; handling of big Geo data; processing, analysis, and extraction of information by digital tools, GIS, and cloud-based applications; visualizing and disseminating through web and location-based services to secure optimal use of the extracted information.
Further, coping with the demand, open-source geoinformatics is practiced along with commercially available platforms for spatial data handling and analysis.
Major areas covered in the coursework are remote sensing and GIS at a fundamental and advanced level, earth energy interaction, geometric and atmospheric corrections, application potential in various disciplines, geostatistics, geospatial modeling, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) data acquisition, aerospace technology, InSAR fundamentals and processing, GNSS data acquisition, WebGIS, Location-based services, and integration of GIS, remote sensing and GNSS.
Programs
- Doctor of Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Science
- Diploma and Certificate.
Research Focus Area
- Remote Sensing and GIS
- GNSS Technology
- Geospatial Data
- Digital Photogrammetry
- WebGIS and LBS
- Big Data and Deep Learning
Preferred Background
- Master Program
The RS&GIS in AIT is a multidisciplinary field and hence welcomes both engineering and science background students. Undergraduate degree in information, computer, and space-related field, civil and infrastructure-related fields (regional planning, mapping, cartography surveying, geodesy), earth science environment and natural resources (oceanography, agriculture, forestry, fishery) or social science disciplines with adequate professional experience in a relevant field are considered.
- Doctoral Program
Master’s degree in remote sensing and GIS or in any relevant field mentioned above.
Course Structure
| Course ID | Course Title | Credits | Semester | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT76.01 | Geographic Information Systems | 3(2-3) | August | Required |
| AT76.03 | Remote Sensing | 3(2-3) | August | Required |
| AT76.14 | Digital Photogrammetry | 2(1-3) | August | Elective |
| AT76.22 | Web GIS Technology | 1(1-3) | August | Elective |
| AT76.24 | Introduction to Spatial information Engineering | 1(1-0) | August | Elective |
| AT76.25 | Aerospace Technology | 2(2-0) | August | Elective |
| AT76.28 | Principles and Application of InSAR | 1(1-0) | August | Elective |
| AT76.29 | Positioning and Location-Based Services Technology | 1(1-0) | August | Elective |
| AT76.9029 | Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite Systems | 1(1-0) | August | Selective |
| Course ID | Course Title | Credits | Semester | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT76.01 | Geographic Information Systems | 3(2-3) | January | Required |
| AT76.03 | Remote Sensing | 3(2-3) | January | Required |
| AT76.09 | Digital Image Processing in Remote Sensing | 3(2-3) | January | Required |
| AT76.15 | Microwave Remote Sensing | 2(2-0) | January | Elective |
| AT76.18 | Advance Mapping Techniques | 2(2-0) | January | Elective |
| AT76.19 | Advance Spatial Analysis Methods | 3(2-3) | January | Elective |
| AT76.21 | Data Modelling for Geospatial Information | 1(1-0) | January | Elective |
| AT76.27 | Geospatial Modelling for Environment | 2(1-3) | January | Elective |
| AT76.30 | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Application and Processing | 1(1-0) | January | Elective |
| AT76.31 | Research Methodology in Geoinformatics | 1(1-0) | January | Elective |
| AT76.9039 | Spacecraft Dynamics and Control | 2(1-3) | January | Selective Topic |
| Course ID | Course Title | Credits | Semester | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT76.13 | Remote Sensing Data Analysis | 2(1-3) | InterSem | Elective |
| AT76.23 | Free and Open Source Software and for Geospatial Analysis | 2(1-3) | InterSem | Elective |
| AT76.26 | Geospatial Data Processing and Management | 2(1-3) | InterSem | Elective |
| AT76.20 | GIS Programming and Modeling | 3(2-3) | InterSem | Elective |
| Thesis Option | Research Option | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 9 credits | 9 credits |
| Elective Courses | 17 credits | 29 credits |
| Option | 22 credits | 10 credits |
| Total | 48 credits | 48 credits |
Concerned Faculty
Prof. Kiyoshi Honda
Visiting Professor
D. Eng., University of Tokyo, Japan
Specialization: Image Processing, Erosion control, Terrain modeling
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +66-2-524 6149 6407
Office: W219, Academic Building
Dr.Masahiko Nagai
Visiting Faculty
D. Eng., University of Tokyo, Japan
Specialization: Spatial Information Engineering, Remote Sensing, GIS, Image Processing, Mobile Mapping Ontology, Data Interoperability, Environmental Information Science
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +66-2-524 6149
Office: W215 Academic Building
Dr. Apichon Witayangkurn
Visiting Faculty
Project Assistant Professor, Center of Spatial Information Science, U-Tokyo
D.Eng., Spatial Information, Shibasaki-lab, U-Tokyo
Specialization: Large-Scale Spatial Data Processing/Mining, Trajectory data processing (GPS, CDR), Mobile Computing, Human Activity, and Behavior Analysis, Parallel Processing, Cloud Computing Platform, HADOOP, Sensor Network (OGC, SWE), Real-time monitoring system, Sensor-based Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +66-2-524 6393
Office: W223 Academic Building
Prof. Tai Nakamura
Visiting Professor
Ph.D. Aerospace, University of Tokyo, Japan
Specialization: Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Space Environment Utilization
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +66-2-524 5592
Office: W213 Academic Building
Dr. Hiroyuki Miyazaki
Visiting Faculty
Project Assistant Professor, Center of Spatial Information Science, U-Tokyo
Ph.D., The University of Tokyo, Japan
Specialization: GIS, Satellite remote sensing, Positioning technology, mobile phone technology, energy, environment, disaster management, urban infrastructure, public health
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +66-2-524 6394
Office: W221 Academic Building
Prof. Ryosuke SHIBASAKI
Visiting Professor
Director, Center for Spatial Information Science, The University of Tokyo
D.Eng., University of Tokyo, Japan
Specialization: Spatial Information, mobile phones, GPS, sensors, satellite imagery to observe and measure people, entities, phenomena in our urban / rural regions
Email: shiba＠skl.iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Phone: +66-2-524 5577
Office: W223 Academic Building
Dr.Marc Souris
Visiting Professor
Ph.D. Université de La Rochelle, France
Specialization: Computational geometry and algorithms, GIS development, Spatial analysis, GIS and Remote Sensing for Epidemiology
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +66-2-524 5583
Office: W237 Academic Building
Affiliated Faculty
Dr. Chitrini Mozumder
Research Specialist
Doctor of Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Specialization: Specialization: Remote Sensing and GIS, Land use change analysis and modeling, spatial analysis and decision support, Interdisciplinary analysis of human–environment interactions.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +66-2-524 6391
Office: W205B Academic Building
Dr. Sanit Arunplod
Research Scientist & Remote Sensing Lab Manager
Ph.D. in Remote Sensing and GIS, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Specialization: Specialization: Global Navigation Satellites System, Space Weather Activities, Unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) Surveying, and Mapping with 3D Modelling, Network Infrastructure, and Designed, Weather Monitoring and Sensor Network
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +66-2-524 5590
Office: W225 Academic Building
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Surat Lertlum
Adjunct Faculty
Doctor of Technical Science in Computer Science, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Specialization: RS Computing
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +66-2-524 5593
Office: W241 Academic Building
Staff
Contact Us
Ms. Sukanya Hnooma
Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems (RSGIS)
Department of ICT
Phone: +66 (0)2 524 5577
Email: [email protected]
