Bonggeun Song | Geo-Spatial Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bonggeun Song, Geo-Spatial Analysis, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Changwon National University, South Korea

Summary:

Dr. Bonggeun Song is an esteemed researcher and academic with a background in environmental engineering and urban planning. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Department of Environmental Engineering at Changwon National University, where he focused on developing methodologies for environmental planning to mitigate climate change and heat island effects in urban areas. His research also extends to disaster management and resilience, exploring strategies to enhance community preparedness and response.

With extensive professional experience, Dr. Song has served in various capacities, including as a Research Professor at the Institute of Industrial Technology in Changwon National University and as a Principle Researcher at the National Disaster Management Research Institute in Ulsan, Korea. He has also contributed significantly as a lecturer and researcher in several prestigious institutions in Korea.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. (2011~2014) – Department of Environmental Engineering, Changwon National University Dissertation Title: “Development of Environmental Planning Methodology for Mitigation of Climate Change and Heat Island Effect in Urban Areas”

M.A. (2009~2011) – Department of Environmental Engineering, Changwon National University Thesis Title: “Development of Integrated Spatial Environmental Assessment and Planning Methods for Improving the Urban Climate and Air Quality”

B.A. (2002~2009) – Department of Environmental Engineering, Changwon National University

Professional Experience:

Dr. Bonggeun Song has a diverse professional experience in research, academia, and industry:

He served as a Research Professor at the Institute of Industrial Technology in Changwon National University since December 2018, where he contributed significantly to various research projects.

Prior to this, he held the position of Principal Researcher at the National Disaster Management Research Institute in Ulsan, Korea, from March 2016 to December 2018. Here, he played a crucial role in conducting research related to disaster management and resilience.

Before joining the National Disaster Management Research Institute, Dr. Song worked as a Researcher at the Changwon Research Institute in Changwon, Korea, from July 2015 to March 2016. His responsibilities included conducting research in the field of environmental engineering.

Earlier in his career, he worked as a Researcher at the National Institute of Ecology in Seocheon, Korea, from September 2014 to June 2015, where he focused on environmental research and conservation efforts.

Dr. Song also served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Industrial Technology in Changwon National University from February to August 2014, contributing to interdisciplinary research projects.

Additionally, he gained teaching experience as a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Changwon National University, from August 2012 to June 2013, where he imparted knowledge to students on environmental engineering concepts.

Furthermore, Dr. Song started his academic journey as a Teaching Assistant at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Changwon National University, from August 2010 to December 2010, where he assisted in teaching and research activities.

Research Interest:

Climate Change Mitigation: Investigating strategies and methodologies for mitigating the effects of climate change, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation measures.

Urban Climate and Air Quality Improvement: Developing integrated spatial assessment and planning methods aimed at improving urban climate conditions and air quality in urban areas.

Disaster Management and Resilience: Exploring approaches to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, with a focus on building resilience in communities and infrastructure systems.

Environmental Planning and Assessment: Developing methodologies and tools for environmental planning and assessment to address various environmental challenges, such as heat island effects and air pollution.

Sustainable Development: Studying solutions and policies to promote sustainable development, balancing environmental conservation with socioeconomic growth and urbanization.

Industrial Technology and Innovation: Investigating the application of advanced technologies and innovative solutions in industrial processes to minimize environmental impacts and enhance sustainability.

Publications Top Noted: 

Title: Detection of aquatic plants using multispectral UAV imagery and vegetation index

  • Authors: B. Song, K. Park
  • Journal: Remote Sensing
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 3
  • Pages: 387
  • Year: 2020
  • Citations: 60

Title: Contribution of greening and high-albedo coatings to improvements in the thermal environment in complex urban areas

  • Authors: B. Song, K. Park
  • Journal: Advances in Meteorology
  • Year: 2015
  • Citations: 41

Title: Analysis of heat island characteristics considering urban space at nighttime

  • Authors: B.G. Song, K.H. Park
  • Journal: Journal of the Korean Association of Geographic Information Studies
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue: 1
  • Pages: 39
  • Year: 2012

Title: Verification of accuracy of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) land surface temperature images using in-situ data

  • Authors: B. Song, K. Park
  • Journal: Remote Sensing
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 288
  • Year: 2020
  • Citations: 36

Title: Validation of ENVI-met model with in situ measurements considering spatial characteristics of land use types

  • Authors: B.G. Song, K.H. Park, S.G. Jung
  • Journal: Journal of the Korean Association of Geographic Information Studies
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 35
  • Year: 2014