Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Award and Honors
Activities
Hi, I’m

Adeniran Ibrahim

Anchorage,AK

Summary

Result-driven Geospatial Analyst with 10+ years of experience in GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data analysis. Skilled in processing and interpreting complex geospatial datasets using ArcGIS Pro and ERDAS Imagine to support data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to ensure data quality, streamline workflows, and deliver actionable insights across multidisciplinary projects.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Geocomputing Lab

Post Doctoral Fellow
04.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Led UAV-based data collection using CH4 sensors (TDLAS), LiDAR, and photogrammetry for environmental and infrastructure monitoring.
  • Developed and deployed algorithms in Python and ArcGIS Pro to process LiDAR point clouds, methane data, and high-resolution imagery into actionable geospatial insights.
  • Built and trained deep learning models (TensorFlow/PyTorch) for automated abandoned oil well detection and building damage assessment.
  • Designed efficient remote sensing workflows, integrating geospatial analytics, data fusion, and machine learning for enhanced decision support.
  • Mentored and supervised team members, ensuring quality standards in geospatial data processing and analysis.

Remote Sensing Laboratory

Research Associate
07.2023 - 04.2025

Job overview

  • Conducted forest surveys with LiDAR backpack and hyperspectral sensors to map tree geometry and vegetation spectra.
  • Developed and optimized Python-based workflows (ArcGIS Pro, ENVI) for LiDAR and hyperspectral data processing.
  • Built deep learning models (TensorFlow/PyTorch) to estimate forest carbon stock, improving estimation accuracy for government forestry planning.
  • Collaborated with the Hong Kong Planning Department to deliver actionable geospatial insights for sustainable land management.
  • Contributed to an ocean water quality project using ENC/DNC data for field mapping, spatial analysis, and visualization.

Geographic Information and Spatial Analysis Lab

Visiting Scholar
10.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Developed and refined deep learning models (TensorFlow/PyTorch) for object segmentation using satellite imagery.
  • Processed, analyzed, and visualized geospatial data using GDAL, GeoPandas, and Matplotlib.
  • Reproduced and benchmarked machine learning models to evaluate new segmentation algorithms.

Toyin Ayinde & Associates

GIS Analyst
07.2015 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Analyzed land use plans to optimize infrastructure and service distribution for new development projects across Lagos State.
  • Coordinated drone-based aerial imagery acquisition; orthorectified and processed data for land use/land cover analysis to support city master.
  • Built a centralized geospatial data repository for cross-departmental project access and integration.

Education

Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong

Doctor of Philosophy from Geoinformatics
12.2024

University Overview

(Top 55 university in the world)

Federal University of Technology, Akure
Nigeria

Master of Technology from Urban Planning
07.2021

University Overview

  • Best graduating Student
  • GPA: 4.54/5.0

Federal University of Technology, Akure
Nigeria

Bachelors of Technology from Urban Planning
09.2016

University Overview

  • Best graduating Student
  • GPA: 4.54/5.0

Skills

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Spatial Analysis & Modeling
  • Machine Learning for Spatial Data Analysis
  • Deep Learning for Remote Sensing & LiDAR Classification
  • Object Detection & Feature Extraction
  • Remote Sensing & Image Interpretation
  • Geospatial Data Management
  • Geodatabase Design (Esri, PostGIS, etc)
  • Python / SQL for Geospatial Analysis
  • ArcGIS Pro / ArcGIS Online / QGIS
  • Web Mapping & Dashboard Development
  • Spatial Data Visualization & Cartography
  • Data Integration & ETL Processes
  • Data Quality Assurance & Validation
  • Geostatistical Analysis
  • Spatial Decision Support
  • Workflow Optimization & Automation
  • Project Management & Coordination
  • Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
  • Requirements Gathering & Solution Design
  • Technical Training & Knowledge Transfer
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Strategic Problem Solving
  • Software & Tools: ArcGIS Pro/ ArcMap, Erdas Imagine, Pix4D / Agisoft Metashape, CloudCompare, LAStools / PDAL, Tableau, Python

Certification

  • Advanced Google Data Analyst
  • Nano Degree in AI Programming with Python

Timeline

Post Doctoral Fellow

Geocomputing Lab
04.2025 - Current

Research Associate

Remote Sensing Laboratory
07.2023 - 04.2025

Visiting Scholar

Geographic Information and Spatial Analysis Lab
10.2022 - 03.2023

GIS Analyst

Toyin Ayinde & Associates
07.2015 - 07.2020

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Doctor of Philosophy from Geoinformatics

Federal University of Technology, Akure

Master of Technology from Urban Planning

Federal University of Technology, Akure

Bachelors of Technology from Urban Planning

Award and Honors

2024 CODATA Chinese National Committee workshop sponsorship award US$3,000, 2023, Sensors + Imaging Student Conference Support US$1,000, 2022, Visiting PhD Student Fellowship, University Grant Council, US$ 7,400, 2021, Best Graduating Student (MTech), Department of Urban and Regional Planning, FUTA, 2020, PhD Studentship Funding, Department of Land Surveying and Geoinformatics, 2018, Appreciation Award, Toyin Ayinde and Associate., 2016: University Prize - Prof. J.B. Falade Prize for being the Best Graduating Student (BTech), Department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP), FUTA, 2016, University Prize – for being the First Student to Graduate with a First Class in the (25 years) History of the Department, URP, FUTA

Activities

Soccer, Chess
Adeniran Ibrahim