Biography
Dr. Pir Mohammad is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He earned his PhD in Remote Sensing from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, specializing in urban heat island studies in Indian cities, and was recognized with the Excellence in Doctoral Research Award for his exceptional contributions. Prior to his current role, Dr. Mohammad served as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the same department at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research interests encompass remote sensing, urban climate, extreme weather events, heat mitigation, and thermal comfort. Dr. Mohammad has authored 23 peer-reviewed publications in esteemed journals and actively reviews for numerous academic publications. He has presented his research findings at various national and international conferences, further contributing to the academic community. He is also a life member of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), the Indian Society of Geomatics (ISG), and the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA).