Mr. Josรฉ Pilartes-Congo | Geospatial Science | Best Researcher Award
Graduate Student, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, United States
Josรฉ A. Pilartes-Congo Jr. is a Ph.D. student in Geospatial Computing Science at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, specializing in geo-engineering and data-driven solutions for coastal sustainability ๐. With expertise in geospatial systems, remote sensing, and UAS technology, Josรฉ is committed to enhancing workflows for coastal mapping and transportation monitoring ๐๐. He has made significant contributions to NSF and TxDOT projects and has won multiple accolades for his work in GIS, photogrammetry, and environmental sustainability ๐.
Publication Profile
Education:
Josรฉ holds a BSc in Geographic Information Science with a minor in Business Administration from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors ๐. He completed an MSc in Geospatial Systems Engineering, specializing in Geosensing Systems and UAS for Geomatics, maintaining a perfect GPA of 4.0 ๐. Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. in Geospatial Computing Science, achieving an impressive GPA of 3.88 ๐.
Experience:
Josรฉโs professional journey includes serving as a Ph.D. Graduate Researcher at MANTIS Laboratory (Conrad Blucher Institute) since 2019, where he works on cutting-edge coastal mapping and inundation prediction techniques ๐ก. His past roles also include contributing to NOAA projects in shoreline mapping and data collection optimization using UAS ๐. Additionally, he has interned at S&V Surveying, Inc., focusing on TLS/LiDAR data acquisition and topographic surveys ๐๏ธ. His experience spans both research and practical applications in geospatial technology and GIS analysis ๐.
Research Interests:
Josรฉโs research interests lie at the intersection of geospatial engineering, remote sensing, and environmental sustainability ๐ฑ. He is particularly focused on implementing close-range photogrammetry, remote sensing data fusion, and digital twin generation to optimize data collection workflows ๐. His work contributes to understanding and mitigating the impacts of sea-level rise and coastal erosion ๐, advancing geospatial solutions for transportation and coastal sustainability.
Awards:
Josรฉโs academic and professional excellence has earned him several prestigious awards ๐ , including the Pipelines 2024 Conference Student Scholarship, TSPS Student Volunteer of the Year (2023), and 1st Place in the NSPS Student Competition (U.S.) ๐. He has also been recognized with the Heydenrych Trophy (S.A.) and The Diana Award (U.K.), reflecting his commitment to making a positive environmental impact ๐.
Publications:
Pilartes-Congo, J.A., et al. โClose-Range Photogrammetry for Coastal Mapping: A New Approach.โ Journal of Geospatial Engineering, 2023. Link
Pilartes-Congo, J.A., et al. โUAS Data Collection for Shoreline Mapping: Optimizing Data Workflows.โ Remote Sensing Technology, 2022. Link
Pilartes-Congo, J.A., et al. โData Fusion for Inundation Prediction and Coastal Sustainability.โ Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2021. Link
Cited by: 23 articles
Pilartes-Congo, J.A., et al. โGIS Applications in Monitoring Sea-Level Rise Along the Gulf Coast.โ Geospatial Science & Technology, 2020. Link
Cited by: 15 articles