Jiaguo Qi is Professor of Geography and Director of the Center for Global Change and Earth Observations at Michigan State University. He received his PhD in Environmental Resources and Remote Sensing from the University of Michigan. His research focuses on land use and land cover change, water resource management, and the applications of remote sensing and geospatial technologies for sustainable development. Dr. Qi has led numerous international research initiatives addressing climate change impacts, food and water security, and land degradation in Asia, Africa, and Central America. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and served as principal investigator on major projects funded by NASA, USAID, and the National Science Foundation. He is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Geophysical Union, and has been recognized for his leadership in advancing interdisciplinary research and international collaboration. His teaching disciplines include remote sensing, global environmental change, and sustainability science.