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RSA lab regularly engages with both the scientific community as well as the public at large, to dessimate the findings of our research projects and to promote excellence in teaching.

It is noteworthy to mention that Dr. Adnan Siddique, Director RSA Lab, is currently serving as General Secretary, IEEE Lahore Section. IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. This is a volunteering position. He is also leading the working group on "Cryosphere and Hazards in Hindukush Himalayas" under the REACT Technical Committee of the Geoscience & Remote Sensing Society (GRSS).

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Featured Activities

Internship Certificate Distribution and Mentorship Ceremony 2025

The IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) Lahore Chapter, in collaboration with the Remote Sensing & Spatial Analytics (RSA) Lab and CAAISC Labs, organized the Internship Certificate Distribution and Mentorship Ceremony to mark the successful completion of the Summer Internship Program 2025 at Information Technology University (ITU).

As part of the ceremony, interns presented their final projects, which were evaluated by faculty members from the Information Technology University and the University of Central Punjab (UCP).

Awards for the top three projects were as follows:

Sana Sohail (University of the Punjab): Assessing Urban Expansion in Lahore Division using Satellite Imagery
Raiha Fatima S. (University of the Punjab): Mapping Air Quality Exposure Risks Across Pakistan
Areeba Siddique & Maryam Bibi (University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore & Lahore Leads University): Seismic Intelligence: Python-Powered Analysis of Pakistan’s Historical Earthquakes

The award recipients were presented with IEEE GRSS Lahore Chapter souvenirs along with their certificates, while all participating interns were formally recognized with Certificates of Internship Completion.

The ceremony also featured distinguished talks on career development and the role of the IEEE GRSS in empowering future professionals, delivered by Dr. Muhammad Adnan Siddique (ITU), Dr. Syed Ibrahim Ghaznavi, PhD (ITU) and Dr. Tanweer Bukhari, PhD, SMIEEE (UCP).

The success of this program was made possible through the efforts of our dedicated mentors — Ehtasham Naseer, Malik Ahmad, Awais Tahir, Salman Bashir, Muhammad Nauman Arshad, Saif Ullah, and Saad Bin Hammad — whose commitment and expertise provided invaluable guidance to the interns.

Summer Internship Program 2025

The RSA-Lab team launched its summer internship program "Remote Sensing & Spatial Analytics: From Python to Machine Learning" at Information Technology University (ITU). Six selected students were selected for the program, which is designed to provide hands-on training and build students’ skills and knowledge in the field of geoscience and remote sensing.

The opening session was led by Dr. Muhammad Adnan Siddique, who briefed the interns about the goals of the program and the important role of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS). Malik Ahmad and Awais Tahir played a key role in coordinating and successfully launching the internship.

RSA-Lab at HITE-2024 Conference

The RSA-Lab team collaborated with the IEEE GRSS Lahore Chapter to organize the "Geoscience and Remote Sensing" track at the Horizons of Information Technology and Engineering 2024 (HITE-2024) conference. Two research papers from the RSA-Lab were accepted and published at this IEEE-indexed conference, showcasing the lab's contributions to the field.

Additionally, the team organized a hands-on workshop titled "Remote Sensing Workshop," designed to train participants in analyzing remote sensing data using Python. As part of the conference program, Dr. M. Adnan Siddique delivered an insightful talk on "Oil Spills in Pakistan's Exclusive Economic Zone: How Remote Sensing is Helping Us Monitor Marine Pollution," highlighting the critical role of remote sensing in addressing environmental challenges.

Remote Sensing ABC

To educate the school going kids about Remote Sensing, RSA-Lab in collaboration with GRSS Lahore Chapter organized an engaging session where they explored basic components of satellites, their launching mechanisms, and the interpretation of remote sensing imagery. The session included hands-on exercises using “Google Earth Pro” software, allowing participants to explore locations of interest, making the event more engaging. Additionally, children participated in an exciting activity where they identified alphabets in remote sensing imagery (provided by NASA).

Highlights of the event: Remote Sensing ABC highlights

Earth Day 2024

To mark the significance of the Earth Day, IEEE GRSS Lahore Chapter hosted an engaging session highlighting the importance of conservation and sustainable practices. Esteemed guest speakers included Dr. Adnan Siddique, Assistant Professor at ITU and Remote Sensing Specialist, and Rabia Munsaf, Fulbright Scholar from State University of New York. They discussed insights and ideas from their experience while developing environmental technologies. Students from diverse academic streams attended this insightful event.

Big Questions in Climate change

IEEE GRSS Lahore Chapter & REACT TC Events

Dates: September 23, 2023 & March 6, 2024

IEEE GRSS REACT technical committee organized a series of expert panel discussions in Lahore, Pakistan, focusing on the critical question: How can geosciences and remote sensing facilitate informed and sustainable climate action? Pakistan ranks high among the countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Each discussion brought together 4-5 experts from the fields of remote sensing technologies, business leaders and socio-economists working on the mitigation of climate change impacts in Pakistan. Several students and members of the general public also attended these sessions. The key takeaways from these panel discussions – apart from a clear realization that remote sensing technologies can play a powerful role by enabling the policymakers to understand the local impacts and make informed decisions – include I) the need to have more data sharing agreements, particularly with public authorities, II) establish standards for data and analyses, and III) increase the momentum of North-South research collaborations. A bottom-up approach is suggested, with all stakeholders being urged to be more proactive and deliver on quantifiable outcomes (such as successful GRS research projects, development of climate-centric EO products for the local market, and socio-economic modeling for evaluating the progress towards sustainable development goals).

First panel discussion @ITU, Lahore

Second panel discussion @CITY-LUMS, Lahore

Efforts towards Large Scale Monitoring of Glacial Lakes & Potential GLOFs in HKH

REACT TC – Webinar

Date: November 16, 2022

There is a growing threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in the wake of warming over the HKH in general. Around 2420 glacial lakes have been identified in the HKH part in Pakistan. Depending on the volume and size of an ice or moraine-dammed glacial lake, temperature and precipitation, and geomorphological parameters of the terrain, mechanical failures may cause breach in its wall. Consequently, a sudden discharge of millions of cubic meters of meltwater and debris can occur in a short time interval, with catastrophic impact on the socioeconomic life of the downstream communities. The webinar explores the use of machine learning in this context. The work is targeted at developing algorithm(s) to detect/classify glaciers & glacial lakes using imagery from spaceborne radar as well as optical sensors, estimation of surface velocity over glaciers, and in the ongoing run aiding the development of an explainable AI tool that computes the GLOF hazard potential of a glacier.

2024

IGARSS 2024

The annual IEEE International Geoscience & Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) took place at Athens, Greece. Dr. Adnan Siddique has presented his research. He also co-Chaired the following sessions:

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Session: : DInSAR: Landslides Applications

Session Type: Poster

Session Time: Tue, 9 Jul, 10:40 - 11:40 Greece Time

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Session: : Earth Observations Contribution to the Sustianable Developments Goals I

Session Type: Oral

Session Time: Tue, 9 Jul, 14:40 - 16:20 Greece Time

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Session: : Earth Observations Contribution to the Sustianable Developments Goals II

Session Type: Poster

Session Time: Tue, 9 Jul, 16:20 - 17:20 Greece Time

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Earth Day 2024

Join us for an inspiring event to celebrate 𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑫𝒂𝒚, organized by IEEE GRSS Lahore Chapter (CH11060)! This engaging event features talks and discussions from experienced and young Pakistani researchers and scientists including Dr. Adnan Siddique and Rabia Munsaf Khan. Let's celebrate 𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑫𝒂𝒚 by highlighting the importance of conservation and sustainable practices.

Venue: Lincoln Corner, 2nd Floor, Arfa Software Technology Park, Lahore.
Date & Time: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 2:00 - 4:00 PM.

Big Questions in Climate Change – Panel Discussion # 2

Join us and dive deeper into localized solutions, legal frameworks, cutting-edge tech and sustainable urban solutions for climate redressal. The onboard panel consists of Rafay Alam, Khydija Wakil, Syed Hasan & Muhammad Adnan Siddique.
Room: Dean's Smart Lab, SSE LUMS,
Date: March 6, 2024, 3:00- 5:00 PM

Annual General Meeting (AGM) - IEEE Lahore Section

IEEE GRSS Lahore Chapter (CH11060) will present its annual activities report at Annual General Meeting (AGM) of IEEE Lahore Section. The report will be presented by Ehtasham Naseer, Gen. Secretary CH11060, SNSF PhD Fellow @RSA Lab, ITU.

Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024
Timings: 10:00 - 14:00
Venue: 852-B Milaad St, Block B Faisal Town, Lahore, Punjab 54770, Pakistan (Auditorium)

2023

Big Questions in Climate Change – Panel Discussion # 1: How to resolve climate change at the lowest cost?

The IEEE GRSS Lahore Chapter (CH11060) is hosting a series of sessions on the critical topic of climate change. Our experts from academia and industry will engage in a panel discussion on how to resolve climate change at the lowest cost? But that's not all! We're also running a short essay competition on the same theme. Your ideas could shape the future! Register to Attend: https://lnkd.in/dkmCc6AH
Date: Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 3:00 PM
Lincoln’s Corner, ITU, ASTP 2nd Floor, Lahore

Session co-Chair @IGARSS 2023

Community Contributed Session

FR3.R16 Cryosphere Hazards in the HKH in the Wake of Climate Change
Room: Room 207
Date and Time: Friday, 21 July, 13:00 - 14:15
This session comprises 5 oral presentations related to different hazards in the HKH. Please see details here.

World Environment Day 2023 – Panel Discussion

RSA and IEEE GRSS Lahore Chapter is presenting a panel discussion featuring young Pakistani researchers and scientists who are developing environmental technologies. Let’s raise awareness about conservation and sustainable practices. Connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and explore innovative solutions for a greener planet.

Date: Jun 5, 2023 12:45 PM — 1:45 PM
Location: 6th Floor, ASTP

Spatial Data Science – Poster Presentations for Spring 2023

Students of the Spatial Data Science course will be presenting their projects to the general public, as poster.
Date: May 26, 2023 10:30 AM — 1:00 PM
Location: 6th Floor, ASTP

A special session with winners of EO4SDG competition

The mini projects for Sustainable Development Goals competition was an initiative of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Societies Technical Committee REACT (Remote sensing Environment, Analysis and Climate Technologies) to support science and to motivate local students to work together on a specific topic related to Earth Observation and Sustainable Development Goals (EO4SDG). RSA team comprising Mr. Abdul Basit, Mr. Ehtasham Naseer and Ms. Nida Qayyum submitted a project report. The REACT committee evaluated the received reports, and they found RSA team’s work as the best submission. Many congratulations to the winners!

In this FM session, the winners discuss their work for a public audience.

Date: Jun 5, 2023 12:45 PM — 1:45 PM
Location: 6th Floor, ASTP

2022

Dr. Adnan Siddique participates in GSMA panel on Pakistan Floods

The GSMA - Mobile for Development and National Incubation Center (NIC Pakistan) organized a panel on Pakistan Floods: Using Digitization for Climate Resilience and Clean Water in Flood Affected Areas to understand the impact and how as stakeholders we can work towards urban and climate resilience in flood affected areas.

Date: September 27, 2022 [online]

The complete video conversation is available here.

GLOF-related stakeholders meeting at Assistant Commissioner Chitral's Office

AI4GLOF project team from ITU visited Chitral Valley to conduct various meetings with stakeholders and visits to project’s sites. Deputy Commissioner Lower Chitral hosted a stakeholders meeting to brief them about our work. Among the participants were WAPDA, Agha Khan Foundation, UNDP GLOF-II / MoCC, PDMA, Health Department, district administration and emergency response services. The work was greatly appreciated by the participants.

Date: May 10, 2022 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Event: GLOF-related stakeholders meeting for preparedness against GLOF threats in lower Chitral, KPK
Location: Assistant Commissioner’s Office, Chitral, KPK

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