Mr. José Pilartes-Congo | Geospatial Science | Best Researcher Award

Graduate Student, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, United States

José 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 🌍. With expertise in geospatial systems, remote sensing, and UAS technology, José is committed to enhancing workflows for coastal mapping and transportation monitoring 🚗🌊. He has made significant contributions to NSF and TxDOT projects and has won multiple accolades for his work in GIS, photogrammetry, and environmental sustainability 🏆.

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Education:

José 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 🎓. He completed an MSc in Geospatial Systems Engineering, specializing in Geosensing Systems and UAS for Geomatics, maintaining a perfect GPA of 4.0 🌟. Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. in Geospatial Computing Science, achieving an impressive GPA of 3.88 📚.

Experience:

José’s 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 📡. His past roles also include contributing to NOAA projects in shoreline mapping and data collection optimization using UAS 🚁. Additionally, he has interned at S&V Surveying, Inc., focusing on TLS/LiDAR data acquisition and topographic surveys 🏞️. His experience spans both research and practical applications in geospatial technology and GIS analysis 🔍.

Research Interests:

José’s research interests lie at the intersection of geospatial engineering, remote sensing, and environmental sustainability 🌱. He is particularly focused on implementing close-range photogrammetry, remote sensing data fusion, and digital twin generation to optimize data collection workflows 🌐. His work contributes to understanding and mitigating the impacts of sea-level rise and coastal erosion 🌊, advancing geospatial solutions for transportation and coastal sustainability.

Awards:

José’s academic and professional excellence has earned him several prestigious awards 🏅, including the Pipelines 2024 Conference Student Scholarship, TSPS Student Volunteer of the Year (2023), and 1st Place in the NSPS Student Competition (U.S.) 🏆. 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 🌍.

Publications:

Pilartes-Congo, J.A., et al. “Close-Range Photogrammetry for Coastal Mapping: A New Approach.” Journal of Geospatial Engineering, 2023. Link

Pilartes-Congo, J.A., et al. “UAS Data Collection for Shoreline Mapping: Optimizing Data Workflows.” Remote Sensing Technology, 2022. Link

Pilartes-Congo, J.A., et al. “Data Fusion for Inundation Prediction and Coastal Sustainability.” Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2021. Link
Cited by: 23 articles

Pilartes-Congo, J.A., et al. “GIS Applications in Monitoring Sea-Level Rise Along the Gulf Coast.” Geospatial Science & Technology, 2020. Link
Cited by: 15 articles