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I am looking for highly motivated undergrads, graduates, and postdoctoral researchers who are dedicated to one or more research topics on remote sensing (e.g., SAR, GPS), natural hazards, AI, etc.

For international students who are intersted in undergrad and graduate programs

For international students who are intersted in postdoc positions. Our lab evolves interesting research data and topics to help strengthen your academic profile and early career development! The postdoc package includes good benefits in housing and healthcare as well as the national leading educational resources for kids. There are two application seasons for the university-wide Boya Postdoc Fellowship (usually due in March and September) //postdocs.rurishrine.com/. Other grants may also be available.

Please feel free to email me if you are interested.

课程设置

GIS高级技术与应用 (本科; 3学分)                           2022F | 2023F  | 2024F

SAR Remote Sensing (研究生; 3学分)                    2023S  | 2024F

微波遥感地学专题应用 (研究生; 2学分)                    2023F 

CIVE 7397 SAR Remote Sensing (Grad; 3学分)       2020F @ University of Houston

山体滑坡形变观测与运动机理

人居环境地质灾害与流域洪涝灾害

全球变化下青藏高原冻土形变与退化

火星滑坡与月球及火星撞击坑

遥感大数据机器学习

更多信息请见自然灾害遥感NHRS课题组主页：

算力：组内服务器三台，CPU均铂金系列以上，GPU显卡10+张，TB级内存，PB级存储；每位成员均配备工作站，部分高配显卡。

† Student/postdoc advisee in my lab  *Corresponding

Journal publications

2025

50. Song, Y.†, Hu, X.*, Xu, Y., Chen, G., Zhang, J., Li, Y., 2025. Co-seismic landslides and a massive lateral spread of the 2023 Jishishan earthquake in China characterized by intelligent remote sensing analysis. Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface. 

49. Lin, Y.†, Hu, X.*, Wang, F., Tang, Q., Zhao, Y., Li, Y., Li, T., Liu, C., Wang, X., Li, D., 2025. Quantifying the lifespan of 3D flood structures: unlocking the potential of flood detention areas for enhanced flood control in China. Water Resources Research, 61, e2025WR039992.  

48. An, N.*, Dai, Z., Hu, X.*, Wang, B., Huo, Z., Xiao, Y., Zhan, W., Yang, Y., 2025. Comparing landslide patterns and failure mechanisms in restored and native forest ecosystems: Insights from geomorphology, lithology and vegetation. Catena, 260, 109452. 

47. Wang, G.*, Bao, Y., Zhang, S., Huang, G., Hu, X., 2025. ChangePointCNN-GNSS: an AI model for assessing change points and optimizing site velocity estimation from global GNSS data. Journal of Geophysical Research: Machine Learning and Computation, 2, e2025JH000910. 

46. Yang, L., Lu, Z., Zhao, C.*, Hu, X., Wang, B., 2025. Kinematic glacier thickness inversion using 3D flow velocities from multi-track SAR images. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, 18, 27340-27356. 

45. Yang, L., Lu, Z.*, Zhao, C.*, Zhang, Q., Hu, X., Wang, B., 2025. Triggering factors and flooding processes of glacial lake outburst flood at Ranzerio lake. npj Natural Hazards, 2, 90.

44. Xue, L.*, Hu, X., Tang, Q., Qi, S., Moucha, R., 2025. Post-anthropogenic landscape evolution: Terrain reshaping and geomorphic response in the Loess Plateau. Geomorphology, 488, 109976. 

43. Yang, L., Lu, Z.*, Zhao, C., Hu, X., Wang, B., 2025. Studying mass movement sources and potential glacial lake outburst flood at Jiongpu Co, southeastern Tibet, using multiple remote sensing methods and HEC-RAS model. Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface, 130, e2024JF008067.  

42. Song, Y.†, Hu, X.*, Shi, X., Cui, Y., Zhou, C., Xu, Y., 2025. Hydrological proxy derived from InSAR coherence in landslide characterization. Remote Sensing of Environment, 322, 114712.  

41. Lin, Y.†, Hu, X.*, Lu, H.†, Niu, F., Liu, G., Huang, L., Zhu, H., Zhang, S., Liu, J., Liu, Y., 2025. Domain adaptive semantic segmentation of multi-annual retrogressive thaw slumps. Journal of Geophysical Research: Machine Learning and Computation, 1, e2024JH000370.  

40. Tian, S., Sha, A., Luo, Y., Ke, Y., Spencer, R., Hu, X., Ning, M., Zhao, Y., Deng, R., Gao, Y., Liu, Y., Li, D.*, 2025. A novel framework for river organic carbon retrieval through satellite data and machine learning. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 221, 109-123.  

39. Tang, F., Qi, S., Guo, S.*, Li, Y., Guo, X., Lu, X, Zou, Y., Wang, X., Hu, X., Ma, L., Zheng, B., Wang, Z., 2025. The Influence of Reservoirs on Landslide Erosion. Remote Sensing, 17, 569.  

2024

38. Lin, F.†, Hu, X.*, Lin, Y.†, Li, Y., Liu, Y., Li, D., 2024. Dual-branch multi-modal convergence for crater detection using Chang’e image. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 134, 104215.  

37. Ao, Z., Hu, X.L., Tao, S.*, Hu, X., Wang, G., Li, M., Wang, F., Hu, L., Liang, X., Qi, W., Ran, Q., Yusup, A., Xiao, J., Fang, J., Chang, J., Zeng, Z., Fu, Y., Xue, B., Wang, P., Zhao, K., Li, L., Li, W., Li, Y., Jiang, M., Yang, Y., Shen, H., Zhao, X., Shi, Y., Wu, B., Yan, Z., Wang, M., Su, Y., Hu, T., Ma, Q., Bai, H., Wang, L., Yang, Z., Feng, Y., Zhang, D., Huang, E., Pan, J., Ye, H., Yang, C., Qin, Y., He, C., Guo, Y., Cheng, K., Ren, Y., Yang, H., Zheng, C., Zhu, J., Wang, S., Ji, C., Zhu, B., Liu, H., Tang, Z., Wang, Z., Zhao, S., Tang, Y., Xing, H., Guo, Q., Liu, Y., Fang, J., 2024. A national-scale assessment of land subsidence in China’s major cities. Science, 384(6693), 301-306.  

36. Zheng, W., Hu, J.*, Lu, Z., Hu, X., Sun, Q., Liu, J., Huang, B. Enhancing 4-D landslide monitoring and block interaction analysis with a novel Kalman-Filter-Based InSAR approach. Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface, 129, e2024JF007923.  

35. Li, X., Yu, X.†, Burgi, P., Wald, D., Hu, X., Xu, S.*, 2024. Rapid Building Damage Estimates from the M7.8 Turkey Earthquake sequence via Causality-informed Bayesian Inference from Satellite Imagery. Earthquake Spectra, 41(1).  (Editor’s Choice)

34. Ye, X., Zhu, H.H.*, Wu, B., Tian, F., Zhang, W., Hu, X., Schenato, L., Pasuto, A., Catani, F., 2024. Near-surface soil hydrothermal response feedbacks landslide activity and mechanism. Engineering Geology, 341, 107690. 

33. Zhou, C., Cao, Y.*, Gan, L., Wang, Y., Motagh, M., Roessner, S., Hu, X., Yin, K., 2024. A novel framework for landslide displacement prediction using MT-InSAR and machine learning techniques. Engineering Geology, 334, 107497.  

32. Thomas, J., Klida, R., Oommen, T.*, Sajinkumar, K.S., Zhang, B., Hu, X., 2024. Need for a multi-sensor monitoring approach for embankment failures: lessons learned from the Edenville Dam failure. Environmental & Engineering Geoscience, 30(1-2), 19–30.  

31. Li, Y., Cui, Y.*, Hu, X., Lu, Z., Guo, J., Wang, Y., Wang, H., Wang, S., Zhou, X., 2024. Glacier retreat in Eastern Himalaya drives catastrophic glacier hazard chain. Geophysical Research Letters, 51, e2024GL108202.  

30. Welch, J., Wang, G.*, Bao, Y., Zhang, S., Huang, G., Hu, X., 2024. Unveiling the hidden threat: drought-induced inelastic subsidence in expansive soils. Geophysical Research Letters, 51, e2023GL107549.  

29. Yu, X.†, Hu, X.*, Song, Y.†, Xu, S., Li, X., Song, X., Fan, X., Wang, F., 2024. Intelligent assessment of land surface damage in 2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake by multiple remote sensing observations. npj Natural Hazards, 1, 3.  (Annual Cover Paper, sole)

28. Chen, X.*, Xu, X., Ma, Y.*, Wang, G., Chen, D., Cao, D., Xu, X., Zhang, Q., Li, L., Liu, Y., Liu, L., Li, M., Luo, S., Wang, X., Hu, X., 2024. Investigation of precipitation process in the water vapor channel of the Yarlung Zsangbo Grand Canyon. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, E370–E386.  

27. Wang, F.*, Xue, P., Su, W., Hu, X., 2024. The locality-adaptation theory of traditional villages. Indoor and Built Environment, 86, 171–180.  

2023

26. Yang, L., Lu, Z., Ouyang, C., Zhao, C.*, Hu, X., Zhang, Q., 2023. Glacial lake outburst hazard monitoring and flooding modeling by integrating multiple remote sensing methods and HEC-RAS. Remote Sensing, 15(22), 5327.   

25. Zheng, W., Hu, J.*, Lu, Z., Hu, X., Sun, Q., Liu, J., Zhu, J., Li, Z., 2023. Enhanced kinematic inversion of 3-D displacements, geometry, and hydraulic properties of a north-south slow-moving landslide in Three Gorges Reservoir. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 128, e2022JB026232.   

24. Shi, X., Hu, X.*, 2023. Characterization of landslide displacements in an active fault zone in Northwest China. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms.  

23. Yu, X.†*, Wang, G., Hu, X., Liu, Y., Bao, Y., 2023. Land subsidence in Tianjin, China: before and after the South-to-North Water Diversion. Remote Sensing, 15(6), 1647.  

22. Li, X., Dimasaka, J., Zhang, X., Yu, X.†, Wang, C., Hu, X., Noh, H. Y., Zhao, X., Xu, S.*, 2023. Seismic impacts report for M7.8 and M7.5 Turkey-Syria earthquake using near real-time crowdsourcing and remote sensing information. DesignSafe-CI.

2022

21. Qi, S.*, Hou, X., Yu, Y., Zhang, Y., Hu, X., Zhang, L., Li, Z., Guo, S., Zhang, F., Li, T., Peng, J., 2022. Collapse and subsidence mechanism of compacted loess and suitability of mountain bulldozing and city creation projects in the Loess Plateau of China. Science Bulletin.

20. Yu, X.†, Hu, X.*, Wang, G., Wang, K., Chen, X., 2022. Machine-learning estimation of snow depth in 2021 Texas statewide winter storm using SAR imagery. Geophysical Research Letters, 49, e2022GL099119.   

19. Zhou, C., Cao, Y., Hu, X., Yin, K.*, Wang, Y., Catani, F., 2022, Enhanced dynamic landslide hazard assessment using MT-InSAR method in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area. Landslides, 19, 1585–1597 (2022).  

2021

18. Hu, X.*, Xue, L., Bürgmann, R., Fu, Y., 2021, Stress perturbations from hydrological and industrial loads and seismicity in the Salt Lake City region. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 126, e2021JB022362.  

17. Hu, X.*, Bürgmann, R., Fielding, E.J., Xu, X., Zhen, L., 2021, Machine-learning characterization of tectonic, hydrological and anthropogenic sources of active ground deformation in California. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 126, e2021JB022373.  

16. Hu, X.*, Liang, X., Yu, Y., Guo, S., Cui, Y., Li, Y., Qi, S., 2021, Remote sensing characterization of Mountain Excavation and City Construction in Loess Plateau. Geophysical Research Letters, 48, e2021GL095230.  

15. Shi, X.G., Hu, X.*, Sitar, N., Kayen, R., Qi, S., Jiang, H., Wang, X., 2021, Hydrological control shift from river level to rainfall in the reactivated Guobu Slope besides the Laxiwa hydropower station (China). Remote Sensing of Environment, 265, 112664.  

14. Yu, H.†, Hu, X., 2021, Knowledge-aided InSAR phase unwrapping approach. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing.  

13. Shi, G.Q., Ma, P.*, Hu, X., Song, X., Huang, B., Lin, H., 2021, Surface response and subsurface features during the restriction of groundwater exploitation in Suzhou (China) inferred from decadal SAR interferometry. Remote Sensing of Environment, 256, 112327.  

12. Shi, Z.M., Hu, X., Wang, C.-Y.*, 2021, Hydro-mechanical coupling in the shallow crust – insight from groundwater level and satellite radar imagery in a mining area. Journal of Hydrology, 594, 125649.  

2020

11. Hu, X.*, Bürgmann, R., Schulz, W., Fielding, E.J., 2020, Four-dimensional surface motions of the Slumgullion landslide and quantification of hydrometeorological forcing. Nature Communications, 11, 2792.  

10. Hu, X.*, Bürgmann, R., 2020, Aquifer deformation and active faulting in Salt Lake Valley, Utah, USA. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 547.  

9. Hu, X.*, Bürgmann, R., Fielding, E.J., Lee, H., 2020, Internal kinematics of the Slumgullion landslide (USA) from high-resolution UAVSAR InSAR data. Remote Sensing of Environment, 251.  

8. Hu, X.*, Bürgmann, R., 2020, Rheology of a debris slide from the joint analysis of UAVSAR and LiDAR data. Geophysical Research Letters, 47, e2020GL087452.  

2019 and before

7. Hu, X.*, Bürgmann, R., Lu, Z., Handwerger, A. L., Wang, T., Miao, R., 2019, Mobility, thickness, and hydraulic diffusivity of the slow-moving Monroe landslide in California revealed by L-band satellite radar interferometry. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 124.  

6. Hu, X.*, Lu, Z., Wang, T., 2018, Characterization of hydrogeological properties in Salt Lake Valley, Utah using InSAR. Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface, 123.  

5. Hu, X.*, Lu, Z., Pierson, T. C., Kramer, R., George, D. L., 2018, Combining InSAR and GPS to determine transient movement and thickness of a seasonally active low‐gradient translational landslide. Geophysical Research Letters, 45, 1453–1462.  

4. Hu, X., Oommen, T., Lu, Z.*, Wang, T., Kim, J. W., 2017, Consolidation settlement of Salt Lake County tailings impoundment revealed by time-series InSAR observations from multiple radar satellites. Remote Sensing of Environment, 202, 199–209.  

3. Hu, X., Wang, T., Pierson, T. C., Lu, Z.*, Kim, J. W., Cecere, T. H., 2016, Detecting seasonal landslide movement within the Cascade landslide complex (Washington) using time-series SAR imagery. Remote Sensing of Environment, 187, 49–61.  

2. Kim, J.W., Lu, Z.*, Qu, F., Hu, X., 2015, Pre-2014 mudslides at Oso revealed by InSAR and multi-source DEM analysis. Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk, 6(3), 184–194.  

1. Hu, X., Wang, T, Liao, M., 2014, Measuring coseismic displacements with point-like targets offset tracking. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, 11(1), 283–287.