Cheng, Penggen, PhD Visiting Professor, GeoSTARS Lab Department of Geography & Environmental Management Faculty of Environment University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1 Phone: (519)888-4567, ext. 37035 E-mail: p5cheng@uwaterloo.ca

  Research Interests
   • LIDAR remote sensing
   • DEM generation from LIDAR point clouds
   • Geographic Information Systems
   • 3D Data Model in Geological and Mine
   • Computer cartography
  Education
   • 2005, Ph.D., Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
   • 1995, M.Sc., Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing, Wuhan Technical University of Surveying and Mapping, China
   • 1985, B.Eng., Surveying Engineering, East China Institute of Geology, China
    Work Experience
   • 2005-Present: Ph.D. supervisor and adjunct professor, School of Geology and Environment Engineering,  Central South University,         China.
   • 2000-present: Professor, Faculty of Geosciences & Geomatics, East China Institute of Technology, China.             
   • February-May 2003: Research Associate, Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 
   • April-October 2001: Research Assistant, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.          
   • 1996-2000: Associate Professor, Department of Surveying, East China Institute of Geology, China.
   • 1992-1995: Lecturer, Department of Surveying, East China Institute of Geology, China.          
   • 1985-1991: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Surveying, East China Institute of Geology, China. 
    Professional Activities
   • Member, Education Advisory Committee in Chinese Society for Geodesy, Photogrammetry and Cartography, (2008-2010)
   • Council member, Chinese Association for Geographical Information System, since 2003             
   • Member, Science and Educational Commission of Chinese Association for Geographical Information System, since 1999
   • Vice Director, GIS Committee of Surveying and Mapping Society in Jiangxi Province, since 1997          
   • Member, Council of science and technology of East China Institute of Technology, since 2006
   • Member, Editorial Council of Journal of East China Institute of Technology, since 2001.          
   • Member, Council of science and technology of Provincal Key Liboratory of Digital Land of Jiangxi Province, since 2004. 
    Publications(2004-2007)
   • Cheng P, Wu J, Li D, Liu X, (2007), Qualitative spatial reasoning for direction relation, Geoinformatics 2007: Geospatial Information
     Technology and Applications, edited by Peng Gong, Yongxue Liu, Proc. of SPIE Vol.6754,675-414.
   • Pan H, Cheng P, Xiao G (2007), Integrate spatial statistical analysis and GIS in DBMS, Application Research of Computers, 2007,
      24(8): 292-293
   • Pan H, Cheng P, Xiao G (2007), Calculation of Spatial Weight Matrix based on ArcObjects, Surveying and Mapping Science,
      32(6):130-131
   • Li D, Liu B, Cheng P (2007), Description of Topological Relation for Fuzzy Spatial Objects Based on Rough Set, ACTA
     GEODAETICA et CARTOGRAPHICA SINICA, 36(1):72-77.
   • Xie X, Zhou G, Cheng P (2007), A Study on Temporal Dynamic Segmentation, Highway, 2007(11):138-141.
   • Cheng P, Liu X, Gong J, Liu S (2006), A Hybird Data Model Based on Multi-DEMs and QTPVs and it application in geology,
     Geoinformatics 2006:Geospatial Information Science, edited by Jianya Gong, Jingxiong Zhang, Proc. of SPIE Vol.6420, 642003,
     (2006).0277-786X.
   • Xiao G, Cheng P, Pan H (2006), Study of county economic in Jiangxi based on spatial statistic analysis and GIS, Journal of East
     China Institute of Technology, 29(4): 348-252
   • Liu S, Cheng P (2006), Study on Three Dimensional Modeling of Stratum and Its Visualization in OpenGL Environment, Mining
     Research and Development, 26(4): 58-60.
   • Li D, Cheng P, Gong J (2006), Entropy Uncertainty of Multi-dimensional Random Variable, ACTA METROLOGICA SINICA, 27(3):
      290-293
   • Wu J, Cheng P (2006), Maintenance of spatial relationship of objects in map generation, Science of Surveying and Mapping, 31(1):
     106-108
   • Wu J, Cheng P, Mao J (2006), Qualitative Reasoning for Direction Relation of Spatial Objects, ACTA GEODAETICA et
     CARTOGRAPHICA SINICA, 31(2):160-165
   • Wu J, He T, Cheng P (2006), Study on land degradation mapping by using Hyperion data in Hengshan Region of China, Progress in
     Geography, 25(2):131-138
   • Mao J, Liu Y, Cheng P, Li X (2006), Feature Extraction with LIDAR Data and Aerial Images, Geoinformatics 2006:Geospatial
     Information Science, edited by Liangpei Zhang, Xiaoling Chen, Proc. of SPIE Vol.64190, 64200P, (2006).0277-786X.
   • Cheng P, Wang C, Gan W (2005), A Hybrid 3D Data Model Based on Multi-DEMs and QTPVs and Its Application in Geological
     Modeling, Journal of Jilin University (Earth Science Edition), 36(6):806-811
   • Cheng P (2005), A Framework of Union 3D Spatial Model and Data Mining from the Models, Advanced Data Mining and
     Applications (ASDMA2005), ADVANCED DATA MINING AND APPLICATIONS, LECTURE NOTES IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
     3584: 785-791, 2005, Springer, Wuhan, China, July 2005.
   • Cheng P, Shi W., Gong J., Zhou G. (2005), QTPV Data Model and Algorithm and Its Application to Geological Exploration
     Engineering, Geo-Spatial Information Science, 5(1):64-71
   • Wu J, Cheng P, Mao J (2005), Determinate Description and Integrating Reasoning of Geographic Spatial Relations, 21(5):24-27.
   • Gan W, Cheng P (2005), Observation of a GPS profile acrossma in faults on northeast margin of Tibetan Plateau and analysis,
     Seismology and Geology, 27(2):177-187.
   • Liu X, Cheng P, Xu Y (2005), Some Key Issues and Application of Location-Based Services, Jiangxi Science, 2005 (1):43-48.
   • Liu S, Cheng P (2005), Research on 3D model reconstructed of geology and mine and its visualization in OpenGL.China mining
     magazine, 14(10):49-51
   • Xu Y, Xie G, Cheng P (2005), Visualization of Spatial Data Based on SVG, Computer Application and Research, 22(2):46-47,50.
   • Zhou G, Song P, Cheng P (2005), Urban surface model generation from remotely sensed airborne image sequence dada,
     International Journal of Remote Sensing, 26(1):79-99.
   • Zhou G, Li C, Cheng P (2005), Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) real-time video registration for forest fire monitoring, IGARSS' 05.
     Vol. 3, 25-29 July 2005, 1803-1806.
   • Cheng P, Gong J, Shi W (2004), Geological Object Modeling Based on Quasi Tri-prism Volume and Its Application, Geomatics and
      Information Science of Wuhan University, 29(7):602-607.
   • Gong J, Cheng P, Wang Y (2004), Three-dimensional modeling and application in geological exploration engineering, Computers &
      Geosciences, 30(4):391-404.
   • Cheng P, Shi W, Gong J, Zhou G (2004), 3D spatial data model based on quasi tri-prism volume and its application in subsurface
      engineering, International Archives of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Vol.35(B4): 39-44.
   • Cheng P, Liu S, Wang W (2004), Study and application of a new 3D geological model construction method, Journal of Jilin
     University (Earth Science Edition) , 34(2):309-313
   • Cheng P, Shi W (2004), RTK GPS Based Major Bridge Dynamic Monitoring and Information Management, Bridge Construction,
      2004(2):5-7
   • Cheng P, Liu S, Gong J (2004), Research on Models Merge Algorithm Based on Delaunay Triangulation, Journal of Image and
     Graphics, 9(4):451-455.
   • Cheng P, Liu X, Shi W (2004), A Method of 3D Modeling Based on QTPV in Subsurface Rock Bedding, JOURNAL OF EAST
     CHINA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 27(1):73-79.
   • Cheng P, Li D, Si W (2004), Bridge Structural Health Monitoring and Management System Based on GPS and GIS Techniques,
      Journal of Highway and Transportation Research and Development, 21(2):48-52
   • Liu S, Cheng P, Gong J (2004), Triangulation of Simple Polygon Based on Dynamic Determination of Minimum Inner Angle, Journal
     of Computer Application and Research, 21(4): 238-239.
   • Liu S, Cheng P (2004), Study on Algorithm of Delaunay Triangulation for the Constrained Data Set, Bulletin of Surveying and
     Mapping, 2004 (3): 4-7
   • Zhou G, Song C, Simmers J and Cheng P (2004), Urban 3D GIS from LiDAR and digital aerial images, Computers & Geosciences,
     30(4):345-353.
   • Zhou G, Tan Z, Cheng P, and Chen W (2004), Modeling and Visualizing 3d Urban Environment via Internet for Urban Planning and
     Monitoring. International Archives of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 35(B2): 341-346.
  
    Awards and Scholarships
  • Second Class Award of Science and Technology Achievement of Universities in Jiangxi Province, Place 1, Jiangxi Provincial
     Department of Education, 2007
  • Second Class Award of Chinese Science and Technology Progress Award, main participant and place 28, Ministry of Science and
     Technology of China, 2001
  • Technological Invention Award, main participant and place 19, Ministry of Information Industry of China, 2001
  • International Cuprum Award of Computer-aided Teaching Software Comparison, 18th ISPRS Congress, main participant, ISPRS,
      1996
  • Third Class Award of Science and Technology Progress, place 4, Nuclear Industry General Company of China, 1995
  • Second Class Award of Science and Technology Progress, place 2, Nuclear Industry General Company of China, 1994
  • Third Class Award of Science and Technology Progress, place 3, Nuclear Industry General Company of China, 1991
  • First Class of Excellent Paper, Place 1, 10th Academic Colloquium in Surveying and Mapping of East China Region, 2007
  • Excellent Paper Award, Place 2, 2006' Academic Colloquium of Academy of Surveying and mapping of Jiangxi Province, 2006
  • Excellent Paper Award, Place 2, 2005' Colloquium of Remote Sensing Science and Technology of Association of Remote Sensing
    Application of Jiangxi Province, 2005
  • Provincial high quality course Award, Place 2, Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education, 2007
    Teaching Achievement Awards
  • First class award of excellent teaching material (Book), Place 3, Bureau of Education of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of
     China, 2006
  • Second Class Award of Provincial Excellent Teaching Achievement, Place 2, Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education, 2005
  • Second Class Award of Provincial Excellent University Education Scientific Research Achievement, Place 2, Jiangxi Provincial
     Academy of High Education, 2001
  • Excellent Paper Award of Surveying Teaching Revolution, Place 1, Academy of Surveying and mapping of Jiangxi Province, 1999
  • Provincial high quality course Award, Place 3, Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education, 1998
  • First Class Award of Excellent Teaching Achievement, Place 3, Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education, 1995
    Honors
   • Gardener Award for Supervising Students, Union Grant from Jiangxi Provincial Committee of Comsomol, Jiangxi Provincial
     Department of Education, Jiangxi Provincial Bureau of Sicence and Technology, Jiangxi Provincial Association of Sicence and
     Technology, ect. 2007
   • Excellent Award for supervising Graduate in the 10th Five-Years-Plan, Grant from Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education and
     Degree Committee Jiangxi Provicial Government,2006
   • State Council Government especial allowance in 2002, Grant from The State Council of the people￠s Republic of China, 2004
   • Young-Middle Discipline Leader in University of Jiangxi Province, Grant from Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education, 2001-2009
   • Outstanding Contribution middle-young expert in 1998, Grant from Nuclear Industry General Company of China, 1999
   • Third Class of Excellent teacher, Guoxi Education Encouragement Fund Council of Jiangxi Province,1998
   • Excellent Award in teaching achievement, Grant from East China Institute of Technology, 1990,1992 and 2005