Ms. Zhihao Kang | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Zhihao Kang | Deep Learning | Ph.D at Tianjin University | China

Ms. Zhihao Kang is an accomplished academic and researcher at Tianjin University, China, specializing in urban perception modeling, AI-driven landscape design, ecological sensitivity mapping, and social media-based urban analytics. She earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Urban Planning from Tianjin University, where her doctoral work focused on integrating deep learning frameworks and spatial modeling to evaluate visual and ecological sensitivity across urban landscapes. Ms. Kang has developed extensive professional experience through her participation in multi-institutional and cross-border projects on urban heat island prediction, sustainable landscape design, and spatial data visualization, collaborating with international research teams across Asia and Europe. Her research interests span artificial intelligence applications in environmental studies, geospatial data analysis, climate resilience planning, and the use of social media data for real-time urban perception modeling. In terms of research skills, Ms. Kang demonstrates expertise in machine learning algorithms, remote sensing, GIS-based urban analysis, CA–Markov modeling, and Google Earth Engine-based predictive simulations. She has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed papers indexed in Scopus and IEEE, contributing to global discourse on sustainable urbanization and digital environmental mapping. Her publications have received over 130 citations, reflecting growing recognition within the academic community. Ms. Kang’s work has earned her institutional awards and research fellowships that acknowledge her excellence in applied geospatial analytics and AI innovation. She is also an active member of IEEE and ACM, engaging in initiatives promoting smart and sustainable urban environments. With a strong interdisciplinary foundation and a commitment to technological innovation, Ms. Zhihao Kang continues to advance the frontier of urban informatics research, contributing impactful insights that support ecological resilience and evidence-based urban policy design.

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Featured Publications:

1. Ullah, N., Khan, J., Saeed, I., Zada, S., Xin, S., Kang, Z., & Hu, Y. K. (2022). Gastronomic tourism and tourist motivation: Exploring northern areas of Pakistan. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(13), 7734. Citations: 84

2. Ullah, N., Siddique, M. A., Ding, M., Grigoryan, S., Khan, I. A., Kang, Z., Tsou, S., et al. (2023). The impact of urbanization on urban heat island: Predictive approach using Google Earth Engine and CA-Markov modelling (2005–2050) of Tianjin City, China. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(3), 2642. Citations: 50