Education
- Master’s in Geographic Information Science, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, United States
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology,
Courses
- Renewable Energy: Why, What and How?
Biography
Zain Ul Abdin Siyal is a highly skilled professional with over five years of experience in pipeline maintenance, operations, spatial analysis, and database management. He is proficient in utilizing GIS, project management, and CAD tools. He has a Master’s degree in Geographic Information Science from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro. Zain’s diverse work experience spans various significant roles, including Teaching Assistant at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, GIS Design and Engineering Intern at the City of Minneapolis, and Assistant Engineer in Pipeline Maintenance at Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd. His research interests focus on the pivotal roles of deterministic site suitability analysis and Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), emphasizing the systematic selection of optimal locations for projects based on specific criteria and preferences.
Publications – Papers
- Siyal, A. A., Solangi, G. S., Siyal, Z. U. A., Siyal, P., Babar, M. M., & Ansari, K. (2022). Shoreline change assessment of Indus delta using GIS-DSAS and satellite data. Regional Studies in Marine Science, 57, 102405 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2022.102405
- Siyal, Z. U. A., & Song, Y. (2024). Visual exploration of spatial-temporal dynamics of air quality using volunteered geographic information: A study case of PM 2.5 in Minneapolis, U.S. Presented at the CaGIS + UCGIS Symposium 2024 Program.
