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Dr

Husam Al-Najjar

(He/Him)

Lecturer

School of Computer Science

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  • Lecturer
    School of Computer Science
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  • University of Technology Sydney, 15 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Asutralia

FUNDED RESEARCH

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Information Systems, Spatial Decision Support Systems, Geospatial AI, Smart Cities, Digital Earth, Natural Hazards, Disaster Management

 

≡ Geospatial analytics market and industry  

The geospatial analytics market is presently experiencing considerable and steady growth. In fact, the market is expected to grow in value to USD 96.3 billion by 2025, achieving a 12.9% annual sales growth during the 5-year period under review. See further insight from IBM here

 

 

≡ Unlocking Insights with Generative AI and Multiple Foundation Models, Grounded in the Best Geospatial Models

When you get the best route from Google Maps, explore a new place in Street View, look at your neighbourhood on Google Earth, or check the weather forecast with Search, you’re using geospatial information systems.

See further insight from GoogleResearch here

 

 

≡ Automating Spatial Intelligence Across Industries

The integration of AI with geospatial data and tools is revolutionising how industries interpret, predict, and act on location-based insights. By combining deep learning, machine learning, and spatial algorithms, GeoAI enables the "automated extraction", "classification", and "prediction" of patterns from imagery, video, point clouds, and sensor data.

From identifying disaster-affected infrastructure in near real-time to forecasting land use change and optimising crop yields, GeoAI helps organisations turn complex geospatial data into actionable intelligence at scale. Its impact spans "government, natural resources, public safety, insurance, construction, and business"—driving faster decisions, operational efficiency, and real-world resilience. 

See further insight from Esri here