On March 14, CEU hosted a practical workshop on watershed management and geospatial analysis, led by Jumpei Takami, an Associate Expert in Remote Sensing for Disaster Management at UN-SPIDER (United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs). The event was part of the Open Society University Network (OSUN)’s Network Collaborative Course, “Introduction to Geospatial Analysis”.
Jumpei Takami brought over a decade of experience in civil engineering and remote sensing to the workshop. As an expert at UN-SPIDER, he specializes in using satellite data and geospatial technologies to improve disaster management and response. His work helps countries around the world prepare for and mitigate the impacts of natural disasters.
The workshop focused on managing and visualizing watershed information, using Germany as a case study. Participants learned how to use ArcGIS to analyze and visualize watershed data. Takami demonstrated how to use ArcGIS raster analysis tools to process and interpret spatial data, providing students with hands-on experience in applying these techniques to real-world scenarios.
The workshop equipped participants with practical skills in ArcGIS, a tool widely used in environmental science, urban planning, and disaster management. These skills are essential for students, researchers, and professionals looking to apply geospatial analysis in their work.
The workshop was organized by GeoHub, an open platform that supports the use of geospatial methods and technologies in research and teaching founded by CEU, American University of Central Asia (AUCA), and Bard College. The event was part of a broader effort by CEU’s GeoHub to build capacity in geospatial analysis across the OSUN network. By equipping students and researchers with these skills, GeoHub aims to foster innovation and collaboration in addressing global challenges, from climate change to disaster management.