Dr. Yifang Ban

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Biography

Yifang Ban is a Professor and Director of the Division of Geoinformatics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Joining KTH as a full professor in 2004, he previously held a tenured Associate Professor position at York University in Toronto, Canada. He earned his PhD from the University of Waterloo in 1996 and received a certificate in Leading Sustainability: High Impact Leadership from the University of Cambridge in 2023. Professor Ban's research focuses on Earth observation big data analytics and machine learning/deep learning, particularly in applications for environmental change monitoring, including urbanization, wildfires, and flooding to support sustainable and resilient development. He has been recognized as one of the world's top 2% scientists in Geological Geomatics Engineering and has led numerous impactful projects, such as EO-AI4GlobalChange and HARMONIA, funded by EU and other organizations. Additionally, he has contributed to various scientific committees, served as an associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, and been actively involved in international remote sensing conferences.

Research Interests

Earth Observation Big Data Analytics Machine Learning Deep Learning Environmental Change Monitoring Urbanization Wildfires Flooding

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Director of Division Geoinformatics.

Associate Professor

1996-01-01 — 2004-01-01

York University • Toronto, Canada

Tenured Associate Professor position.

Awards

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Top 2% Scientists in Geological Geomatics Engineering

2020-01-01

Courses

A GIS Project (AG2421) Active Remote Sensing (FAG3105) Advanced Remote Sensing (FAG3106) Degree Project Geoinformatics, Cycle (AG243X) Digital Image Processing Applications (AG2413) Photogrammetry Remote Sensing (AG1324) Remote Sensing Technology (AG1321) Research Methodology Communication Skills (AH2178)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).