GeoDS Lab is excited to welcome two outstanding postdoc research fellows Dr. Ardiantiono and Dr. Zhiyong Zhou joining our group this Fall!
Ardiantiono, University Distinguished Research Fellow, RISE Initiative
I am a conservation scientist focused on advancing evidence-based conservation in tropical ecosystems. I’ve been fortunate to work with incredible species—from tigers and elephants to Komodo dragons and hornbills. My work centers on optimizing biodiversity monitoring in human-dominated landscapes, fostering human–wildlife coexistence, and strengthening community-based conservation. Working with Prof. Zuzana Burivalova from Sound Forest Lab and Prof. Song Gao from Geospatial Data Science Lab, I’m developing an AI-based framework to integrate camera trap, acoustic, and eDNA data for monitoring the biodiversity benefits of Natural Climate Solutions. I currently serve as President of the Society for Conservation Biology Indonesia (2023-2025) and as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Ecology.
Zhiyong Zhou, Swiss NSF Postdoc Research Fellow
I am a postdoctoral research fellow supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) through the Postdoc.Mobility Fellowship. Prior to joining the GeoDS Lab, I was a postdoc at the Department of Geography, University of Zurich, Switzerland. I hold a Ph.D. in Geography/Earth System Science from the University of Zurich, as well as an M.E. degree and a B.E. degree with Honors from China University of Geosciences (Wuhan). My research focuses on human-centered geospatial AI. I primarily investigate human–space interactions and develop human-adaptive, spatially explicit techniques for spatial data generalization, smart mobility, and sustainable built environments. Additionally, I serve as vice-chair of the ICA Commission on Location-Based Services.