Talks and presentations

Scalable Inter-County Food Flow Prediction Using Graph Neural Network

November 03, 2025

Talk, ACM 2025 SigSpatial, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

This talk presents a scalable approach for predicting inter-county food flows using Graph Neural Networks (GNNs). We discuss model architecture, data integration strategies, and the implications for food supply chain optimization at regional and national scales.

Automating Geospatial Analysis Workflows Using ChatGPT-4

October 29, 2024

Talk, ACM 2024 SigSpatial, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

This talk explores how ChatGPT-4 can be leveraged to automate and streamline geospatial analysis workflows. We discuss practical applications, integration strategies, and the potential for large language models to enhance productivity and reproducibility in spatial data science.

Enhancing Wildlife Classification Accuracy in Camera Trap Images Using GIS-Enhanced Federated Machine Learning Approaches

April 16, 2024

Talk, AAG 2024 Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

This talk presents novel approaches to improving wildlife classification accuracy in camera trap images by leveraging GIS-enhanced federated machine learning techniques. We discuss the integration of spatial data with distributed learning frameworks to address data privacy, heterogeneity, and scalability challenges in ecological monitoring.

The Ethics of AI-Generated Maps: DALL·E 2 and AI’s Implications for Cartography

September 12, 2023

Talk, The 12th International Conference on GIScience, Leeds, United Kingdom, Leeds, United Kingdom

This talk explores the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI-generated imagery in cartography, with a focus on DALL·E 2 and its implications for map-making. Presented at the 12th International Conference on GIScience in Leeds, UK (09/2023).