LiDAR Data Processing Seminar 

IEEE GRSS Student Branch Chapter at UGA presents the LiDAR for Geoscience and Remote Sensing Series. Join us for an expert seminar on LiDAR data processing and a hands-on workshop to master the dataset for our upcoming Whitehall LiDAR Challenge! Segment 1: LiDAR Data Processing Seminar Main Speaker: Dr. Tao Liu, Assistant Professor of Precision Forestry Dr. Liu will provide a foundational overview of state-of-the-art LiDAR technologies and data processing methodologies. The session will also highlight his recent research applications, making it an excellent introduction for all attendees. Segment 2: Workshop on Whitehall LiDAR Challenge- Mastering the Competition Dataset & Challenge Kickoff (separate RSVP will be sent out) Get prepared for the Whitehall LiDAR Challenge (Launch Date: June 1 | Deadline: August 31). We will walk through the competition dataset to give your team a head start. Time: Friday, May 22, 2026 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Eastern Time) Location: Boyd Research and Education Center (Hybrid format) Room #222 University of Georgia, Athens, GA Contact: tanvir.anjum@uga.edu Keep an eye on our website for future updates! (https://teams.microsoft.com/l/message/19:f649c1753d5b494ba724dfb6f8fc7f3d@thread.v2/1776446381854?context=%7B%22contextType%22%3A%22chat%22%7D) Speaker(s): Dr. Tao Liu, Room: 222, Bldg: Boyd Research and Education Center, 200 D. W. Brooks Drive, Athens, Georgia, United States, 30602, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/559972