Publications
Selected Journal Papers
Zhang, M., Y. Zeng, W. Huang, & S. Li. Combining spatiotemporal fusion approach and object-based image analysis for improving wetland mapping in complex heterogeneity urban landscape. Geocarto International, in press
Cao, C.; Dragićević, S.; Li, S. 2019. Land-Use Change Detection with Convolutional Neural Network Methods. Environments, 6(2), 25.
Huang, W. & S. Li. 2019. An approach for understanding human activity patterns with the motivations behind, International Journal of Geographical Information Science, 33(2), 385-407.
Sattar, S., S. Li & M. Chapman. 2018. Road Surface Monitoring Using Smartphone Sensors: A Review. Sensors, 18(11), 3845.
Zhou, P., L. Tan, W. Wu, Y. Hu, X. Zhao, S. Li, H He, M. Hou, & S LYU. 2018. Virtual Restoration of Stains on Ancient Paintings with Maximum Noise Fraction Transformation based on the Hyperspectral Imaging, Journal of Cultural Heritage, 34(2018), 136-144.
Zheng, Z., Zeng, Y., Li, S. & Huang, W. 2018. Mapping Burn Severity of Forest Fires in Small Sample Size Scenarios. Forests, 9(10), 1-14.
Xu, S., S. Li, & R. Wen. 2018. Sensing and Detecting Traffic Events using Geosocial Media Data: A Review. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, 72(2018), 146–160.
Liu, X., J. Chow, S. Li. 2018. Online monitoring of local taxi travel momentum and congestion effects using projections of taxi GPS-based vector fields, Journal of Geographical Systems, 20(3), 253–274; doi.org/10.1007/s10109-018-0273-6.
Veenendaal, B., M.A. Broveli, & S. Li. 2017. Review of Web Mapping: Eras, Trends and Directions. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 2017, 6(10), 317; doi:10.3390/ijgi6100317.
Xing, H., J. Chen, H. Wu, J. Zhang, S. Li, & B. Liu. 2017. A service relation model for web-based land cover change detection. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 132(2017), 20-32.
Pan, P., M. Hou, S. Lv, Y. Hu, X. Zhao, Q. Ma, S. Li, & A. Shaker. 2017. Extracting faded mural patterns based on the combination of spatial-spectral feature of hyperspectral image. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 27(2017), 80-87.
Yang, H.; Li, S.; Chen, J.; Zhang, X.; Xu, S. The Standardization and Harmonization of Land Cover Classification Systems towards Harmonized Datasets: A Review. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 2017, 6(5), 154; doi:10.3390/ijgi6050154.
Chen, J., S. Li, H. Wu, & X. Chen. 2017. Towards a collaborative global land cover information service, International Journal of Digital Earth, 10(4), 356-370.
Li, S., & J. Chen. 2017. Introductory editorial: supporting future earth with global geospatial information, International Journal of Digital Earth, 10(4), 325-327.
Zheng, Z., W. Huang, S. Li, & Y. Zeng. 2017. Forest fire spread simulating model using cellular automaton with extreme learning machine. Ecological Modelling 348, 33-43.
Zhou, X., S. Li & W. Feng. 2017. Research on Exploitation and Utilization of Sustainable Developmental City Underground Space: Case Study of the Underground Pedestrian System of Toronto. Urban Planning International, 32(6), 116-124. (in Chinese)
Chen, J., H. Wu, & S. Li. 2017. Research Progress of Global Land Domain Service Computing: Take GlobeLand 30 as an Example. Acta Geodaetica et Cartographica Sinica. 46(10), 1526-1533. (in Chinese)
Xu, G., S. Li & Y. Sun. 2017. Global Land Cover Information Sharing based on Catalog Services Web (CSW). Bulletin of Surveying and Mapping. 1(2017), 74-78. (in Chinese)
Huang, W., & S. Li. 2016. Understanding human activity patterns based on space-time-semantics. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 121, 1-10.
Dong, J., W. Dai, J. Xu, & S. Li. 2016. Spectral Estimation Model Construction of Heavy Metals in Mining Reclamation Areas. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 13 (7), 640.
Chow, A., S. Li, & A.S. Fung. 2016. Modeling urban solar energy with high spatiotemporal resolution: A case study in Toronto, Canada. International Journal of Green Energy 13 (11), 1090-1101.
Huang, W., Sun, M., & Li, S. ARGIS: Augmented Reality Geographic Information System, Expert Systems with Applications, 55, 48-58.
Chen, J., I. Dowman, Z. Li, S. Li, M. Madden, J. Mills, N. Paparoditis, F. Rottensteiner, M. Sester, C. Toth, J. Trinder & C. Heipke. Information from Imagery: ISPRS Scientific Vision and Research Agenda. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 115(2016), 3-21.
Li, S., S. Dragicevic, F. Anton, M. Sester, S. Winter, A. Coltekin, C. Pettit, B. Jiang, J. Haworth, A. Stein, T. Cheng. Geospatial Big Data Handling Theory and Methods: A Review and Research Challenges. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 115(2016), 119-133.
Sun, Y. & S. Li. Real-time Collaborative GIS: A Technological Review. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 115(2016), 143-152.
Butt, M., S. Li & N. Javed. Towards Co-PPGIS – a collaborative public participatory GIS-based measure for transparency in housing schemes: a case of Lahore, Pakistan, Applied Geomatics, 8(1), 27-40.
Zheng, Z., Zeng, Y., Li, S., & Huang W. 2016. A new burn severity index based on land surface temperature and enhanced vegetation index, International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 45 (2016), 84-94.
Butt, M. & S. Li. 2015. UML-based requirement modeling of Web online synchronous collaborative public participatory GIS. Applied Geomatics, 7(4), 203-242.
Yang, Y., Y. Sun, S. Li, S. Zhang, K. Wang, H. Hou, S. Xu. 2015. A GIS-based web approach for serving land price information, ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 4(4), 2078-2093.
Huang, W., S. Li, X. Liu & Y. Ban. (2015). Predicting human mobility with activity changes, International Journal of Geographical Information Science, 29(9), 1569-1587.
Butt, M. & S. Li. 2015. Usability evaluation of collaborative PPGIS-GeoCWMI for supporting public participation during municipal planning and management services. Applied Geomatics, 7(3), 139-161.
Liu, X., S. Li, W. Huang & J. Gong. (2015). Designing Sea Ice Web APIs for Ice Information Services, Earth Science Informatics, 8(3), 483-497.
Chen, X., X. Liu, S. Li, A. Chow, J. Zhu. 2015. A comparative study of three EOF analysis techniques using decades of Arctic sea-ice concentration data, Journal of Central South University, 22(7), 2681-2690.
Hou, D., J. Chen, H. Wu, S. Li, F. Chen & W. Zhang. (2015). Active Collection of Land Cover Sample Data from Geo-tagged Web Texts, Remote Sensing, 7(5), 5805-5827.
Han, G., Chen, J., He, C., Li, S., Wu, H., Liao, A., & Peng, S. (2015). A web-based system for supporting global land cover data production. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 103(2015), 66-80.
Huang, W., Zeng, Y., & Li, S. (2015). An analysis of urban expansion and its associated thermal characteristics using Landsat imagery. Geocarto International, 30(1), 93–103.
Chow, A., Fung, A. S., & Li, S. (2014). GIS modeling of solar neighborhood potential at a fine spatiotemporal resolution. Buildings, 4(2), 195–206.
Chen, J., Ban, Y., & Li, S. (2014). China: open access to Earth land-cover map. Nature, 514(7523), 434–434.
Ke, S., Gong, J., Li, S., Zhu, Q., Liu, X., & Zhang, Y. (2014). A hybrid spatio-temporal data indexing method for trajectory databases. Sensors, 14(7), 12990–13005.
Liu, X., Ban, Y., & Li, S. (2014). An across-country comparison of the hierarchical spatial structures of cities. Geomatica, 68(3), 207–217.
Chen, J., H. Wu, S. Li, A. Liao, C. He & D. Chen (2013) “Temporal Logic and Operation Relations based Knowledge Representation for Land Cover Change Web Service”, ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 83(2013): 140-150
Chang, Z. & S. Li (2013) “Geo-Social Model: a Conceptual Framework for Real-time Geo-Collaboration”, Transactions in GIS, 17(2): 182–205
Butt, M. & S. Li (2012) “Developing a web-based, collaborative prototype to support public participation”, Applied Geomatics 4(3): 197-215
Butt, M. & S. Li (2012) “Open source based online map sharing to support real-time collaboration“, OSGeo Journal 2012 (10): 5-14
Li, S., C. Xiong & Z. Ou (2011) “A Web GIS for Sea Ice Information and an Ice Service Archive”, Transactions in GIS 15(2): 189-211
Chen, X., S. Li, J. Zhu & J. Chen (2011) “Mining multivariate association patterns from spatiotemporal data”, Journal of Central South University (Natural Science) 42(1):106-114
Chen, X., S. Li & J. Zhu (2010) “Database Model Based On Spatiotemporal Ontology”, Geography and Geo-Information Science 26(5):1-6
Li, S. & Y. Wang (2010) “Mashing up geospatial data services: implications of technical issues and acceptable use policies”, Geomatica 64(1):111-122
Chen, X., S. Li & J. Zhu (2009) “Spatiotemporal data model related concepts and its classifications”, Hydrographic Surveying and Charting 29(5):74-76
Chen, X., S. Li, J. Zhu & J. Chen (2009) “Spatiotemporal data models and their extensions: a review”, Progress in Geography 28(1): 9-17
Chang, Z. & S. Li (2008) “Architectural Design and Prototyping of a Web-based Synchronous Collaborative 3D GIS”, Cartography and Geographic Information Science 35(2): 117-132
Li, S., X. Guo, X. Ma & Z. Chang (2007) “Towards GIS-enabled Virtual Public Meeting Space for Public Participation”, Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing 73(6): 641-650
Li, S. & D.J. Coleman (2005) “Modeling distributed GIS data production workflow”, Computers, Environment and Urban Systems 29(4): 401-424
Li, S. & D.J. Coleman (2003) “A Web-based Collaboration System for Managing Distributed GIS Data Production”, Geomatica 57(1): 59-67
Coleman, D.J. & S. Li (1999) “Developing a Groupware-based Prototype to Support Geomatics Production Management”, Computers, Environment and Urban Systems 23(4): 315-331
Easa, S.M., S. Li & Y. Shi (1998) “GIS Technology for Civil Engineering Education”, Journal of Professional issues in Engineering Education and Practice 124(2): 40-47
Books and Book Chapters
Li, S., S. Dragicevic & B. Veenendaal, eds. (2011) Advances in Web-based GIS, Mapping Services and Applications. Volume in ISPRS Book Series, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group (ISBN: 978-0-415-80483-7)
Li, S., B. Veenendaal & S. Dragicevic (2011) “Advances, challenges and future directions in web-based GIS, mapping services and applications”, In Advances in Web-based GIS, Mapping Services and Applications, Li, S., S. Dragicevic & B. Veenendaal, (eds.), pp.3-12, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis
Li, S. (2008) “Web Mapping/GIS Services and Applications”, In Advances in Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences: ISPRS Book 2008, Li, Z. Chen, J., & Baltsavias, M. (eds.), pp.335-354, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
Chang, Z. & S. Li (2007) “Collaboration-enabled GIS Tools for Emergency Operation Centre”, In Geomatics Solutions for Disaster Management, Li, J., Zlatanova, S. & Fabbri, A. (eds.), pp. 505-320, Springer
Li, S. (2006) “Web-based Collaborative Spatial Decision Support Systems: A Technological Perspective”, In Collaborative Geographic Information System, Dragicevic, S. & Balram, S. (eds.), pp. 285-315, Idea Group, Inc. (Chapter Sample Pages)
Chang, Z. & S. Li (2005) “VRML-Based 3D Collaborative GIS: A Design Perspective”, In Web and Wireless Geographical Information Systems – Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Volume 3428, Apr 2005, pp. 232–241, Springer Berlin / Heidelberg
Li, S., D.J. Coleman & S.M. Easa (1999) “Public Utilities”, In Urban Planning and Development Applications of GIS, Easa, S. & Chan, Y. (eds.), pp. 135-150, American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, Virginia, USA
Easa, S.M., S. Li & Y. Shi, (1999) “Civil Engineering Education”, In Urban Planning and Development Applications of GIS, Easa, S. & Chan, Y. (eds.), pp. 241-257, American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, Virginia, USA
Selected Conference Papers
Zeng, Y. N., Yu, M. M., & Li, S. N. (2018). Urban Expansion Modeling Approach Based on Multi-Agent System and Cellular Automata. ISPRS-International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2219-2223.
Veenendaal, B., M.A. Brovelli, S. Li, & I. Ivánová. 2017. What is Web Mapping Anyway? Int. Arch. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci., XLII-2/W7, 155-160, https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLII-2-W7-155-2017, 2017.
Zeng, Y., W. Huang, W. Jin & S. Li. 2016. Multi-agent based Simulation of Optimal Urban Land Use Allocation in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, China, XXIII ISPRS Congress, July 12-19, Prague, Czech.
Huang, W. & S. Li. 2016. A Three-step Spatial-Temporal-Semantic Clustering Method for Human Activity Pattern Analysis, XXIII ISPRS Congress, July 12-19, Prague, Czech.
Wu, H., Chen, J., Xing, H., Li, S., & Hu, J. 2016. Pragmatics Driven Land Cover Service Composition Utilizing Behavior-Intention Model. ISPRS-International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 1319-1325.
Koziatek, O., S. Dragicevic & S. Li. 2016. Geospatial Modelling Approach for 3D Urban Densification Developments, XXIII ISPRS Congress, July 12-19, Prague, Czech.
Huang, W. & S. Li. 2015. Improved prediction of human mobility by detecting activity changes, International Conference on Location-based Social Media Data, 13-14 March 2015, Athens, USA.
Mavani, J., L. Chen, D. Joksimovic & S. Li (2014) “Development and testing of data driven nowcasting models of beach water quality”, 11th International Conference on Hydroinformatics, 17-21 August 2014, New York, USA.
Alam, Z. R., Joksimovic, D., & Li, S. (2013). Utilizing GIS in the development of small scale urban drainage models. In Joint CIG Annual Conference and EOGC’2013 (pp. 86–89). Toronto, Canada.
Liu, X., & Li, S. (2013). Towards a spatio-temporal database structure for Canadian ice service portal. In Joint CIG Annual Conference and EOGC’2013 (pp. 34–37). Toronto, Canada.
Chow A., S., Li, N. Poursaeid, A. Fung, & C. Xiong (2013) “Urban Solar Energy Modeling and Demonstration Technology”, Proc. the 3rd Climate Change Technology Conference, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, May 27-29, 2013
Zeng, Y., Xu, Y., Li, S., He, L., Yu, F., Zhen, Z., & Cai, C. (2012). Quantitative analysis of urban expansion in central China. In International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information (Vol. XXXIX–B7, pp. 363–366). Melbourne, Australia.
Huang, W., M. Sun & S. Li (2011) “Augmented-reality GIS for interactions during emergency rescue”, Proc. the 2nd ISPRS Workshop on Pervasive Web Mapping, Geoprocessing and Services, 10-12 August 2011, Burnaby, Canada
Niu, Z., S. Li & N. Pousaied (2011) “Road Extraction using Smart Phones GPS”, Proc. the 2nd International Conference on Computing for Geospatial Research and Application (COM.Geo’11), 23-25 May 2011, Washington DC., USA, Article # 22
Butt, M. & S. Li (2010) “Developing an online PPGIS prototype based on GeoVPMS – a framework for GIS-based virtual public meeting space”, Proc. Joint symposium of ISPRS Technical Commission IV and AutoCarto, 15-19 November 2010, Orlando, USA
Chen, X., S. Li & J. Zhu (2010) “Spatiotemporal Data Model of Sea-Ice Data”, Proc. 2010 International Conference on Multimedia Technology (ICMT), Volume 4, 29-31 October 2010, Ningbao, China, pp.1-4 (doi: 10.1109/ICMULT.2010.5631378)
Li, S., C. Xiong & Z. Ou (2010) “Development of web-based ice information system”, Proc. 1st International Workshop on Pervasive Web Mapping, Geoprocessing & Services (ISPRS Archives XXXVIII-4/W13), 26-27 August, 2010, Como, Italy
Chang, Z. & Li, S. (2009) “Reconciling inconsistent perspectives in collaborative GIS using multi-agent method”, Proc. the 17th International Conference on Geoinformatics, 12 -14 August 2009, Fairfa, USA
Liu, S., Y. Gao & S. Li (2009) “Emergency Management Systems with Event-Driven GIS”, Proc. the 30th Canadian Symposium on Remote Sensing, 22-25 June 2009, Lethbridge, Albert, Canada
Chang, Z. & S. Li (2008) “Society Networking Model Supporting Collaborative 3D GIS Environment Based on Multi-agent Method”, Proc. XXI ISPRS Congress, Commission II, XXXV-B2, pp. 1059-1064, 3-11 July 2008, Beijing, China
Li, S. & J. Gong (2008) “Mashup: a New Way of Providing Web Mapping and GIS Services”, Proc. XXI ISPRS Congress, Commission IV, XXXV-B4, pp. 639-648, 3-11 July 2008, Beijing, China
Liu, S., Yang, G. & Li, S. (2008) “Emergency Management Systems Using Event-Driven GIS”, Proc. the 31st AMOP Technical Seminar on Environmental Contamination and Response, 3-5 June 2008, Calgary, Albert, Canada, pp. 405-414
Chang, Z. & Li, S. (2007) “Collaboration-enabled GIS Tools for Emergency Operation Centre”, Proc. the Joint Conference of the 3rd ISPRS International Symposium on Geo-information for Disaster Management and the 100th Annual Conference of Canadian Institute of Geomatics, 23-25 May 2007, Toronto, Canada
Li, S. & X. Ma (2006) “An Open Source GIS Solution for Supporting Public Participation in Municipal Planning”, the International Symposium on Geospatial Databases for Sustainable Development, 27-30 September 2006, Goa, India
Chang, Z. & S. Li (2005) “Framework Design for Collaborative GIS Applications: A Hybrid Architecture Approach”, Proc. the 98th Annual Conference of the Canadian Institute of Geomatics, 13-15 June 2005, Ottawa, Canada
Li, S. & Z. Chang (2005) “Developing Collaborative GIS Tools Using Software Development Toolkits”, Proc. 2005 GeoTec Event, 13-16 February 2005, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Chang, Z. & S. Li (2004) “VRML-based 3D Collaborative GIS: A Design Perspective”, Proc. the 4th International Workshop on Web & Wireless Geographical Information System, 26-27 November 2004, Korea, pp. 344-355
Gu, L. & S. Li (2004) “Development of Internet Based Synchronous GIS for Collaborative Spatial Decision Making (SDM)”, Proc. the 3rd Annual Public Participation GIS Conference, 18–20 July 2004, University of Winsconsin-Madson, Madison, WI, USA
Li, S., Y. Ru & Z. Chang (2004) “Enhancing Online Public Notices using GIS to Facilitate Public Participation in Municipal Developments”, Proc. the XX ISPRS Annual Congress, 35(B2): 269-274, 12–23 July 2004, Istanbul, Turkey
Li, S. & Z. Li (2004) “GIS for Community-based Services for Child in Need of Residential Care/Treatment”, Proc. the 3rd Annual Public Participation GIS Conference, 18–20 July 2004, University of Winsconsin-Madson, Madison, WI, USA
Li. S., L. Gu & Z. Chang (2004) “On Mobile-enabled Collaboration GIS Systems”, Proc. the 4th International Symposium on Mobile Mapping Technology, 29–31 March 2004, Kunming, China
Li, S. & D.J. Coleman (2002) “Results of CSCW Supported Collaborative GIS Data Production: An Internet-based Solution“, Proc. the 2002 Joint International Symposium and Exhibition on Geospatial Theory, Processing, and Applications, 8-12 July 2002, Ottawa, Canada
Li, S., D.J. Coleman & Y. Bedard (2001) “Towards Collaborative Geoprocessing Role of Workflow and Groupware Technologies”, Proceedings of the Digital Earth 2001 Conference, Fredericton, N.B., Canada. June 24-28. (Proceedings on the WWW at http://www.digitalearth.ca)
Li, S., R. Boettcher & D.J. Coleman (1998) “Geomatics Workflow Management Requirements in a Collaborative Production Environment”, 1998 Conference Proceedings of the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping, 2-5 March 1998, Baltimore, USA, pp.269-
Technical Reports for Research, Contracts and Consulting
Li, S. (2002) Design and Development of an Internet Collaboration System to Support Distributed GIS Data Production Management, Technical Report (TR#: 219), Department of Geodesy and Geomatics, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, N.B., Canada