Jiayong Liang

Jiayong Liang is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Environmental Studies at NYU Shanghai. As a geographer and spatial data scientist, Jiayong applies remote sensing techniques to identify, quantify, and model the Earth's natural resources and environment for human well-being. Her work has resulted in new approaches to environmental investigations, especially flood analytics with multi-modal data (satellite images, storm simulations, land use and land cover, topographic data, and in situ measurements). After receiving her doctoral degree, Jiayong worked in environment-tech industries to translate her remote sensing and data science techniques into decision support for international and national government agencies and insurance companies, to help them effectively prepare for and respond to climate disasters. She has published mainly in the areas of geographic information science and remote sensing.