Xingong Li

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  • Professor

Contact Info

Office Phone:
785-864-5545
Department Phone:
785-864-5143
Malott Hall #4029

Personal Links

Biography —

Dr. Li is a Professor of Geography with expertise in geographic information science. His current research focuses on understanding the nature of information, computation, and intelligence through the lens of life–environment interactions. His work advances spatial data analysis methods and their application to environmental mapping and analysis, with particular emphasis on surface water resources.

 Dr. Li teaches courses in geographic data analysis, GIS application programming, and geospatial technologies for water resources. He has served the department as Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, supporting curriculum development and student preparation for geospatial careers. He has also directed both the Undergraduate and Graduate GIS Certificates programs since their inception.

Research —

My current research focuses on the development and application of geospatial technology, methods and tools for the mapping and analysis of surface water dynamics. In addition, I'm also interested in developing generic spatiotemporal data analysis methods and frameworks.

Research interests:

  • Surface Water Mapping and Analysis
  • Terrain Analysis
  • Generic Spatiotemporal Analysis Methods

Teaching —

Teaching interests:

  • Spatial Analysis
  • Spatial Programming
  • Geospatial Technology for Water Resources

Selected Publications —

Yang, M., Yan, X., Zhang, X., Li, X. (2020). Constrained trajectory simplification with speed preservation. Cartography and Geographic Information Science - Issue 2 | Volume 47. https://doi.org/10.1080/15230406.2019.1618200.
Zhang, S., Li, X., She, J. (2020). Error assessment of grid‐based terrain shading algorithms for solar radiation modeling over complex terrain. Transactions in GIS - Issue 1 | Volume 24. https://doi.org/10.1111/TGIS.12594.
Weekley, D., Li, X. (2019). Tracking Multidecadal Lake Water Dynamics with Landsat Imagery and Topography/Bathymetry. Water Resources Research - Issue 11 | Volume 55. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019WR025500.
Zhang, S., Li, X., She, J., Peng, X. (2019). Assimilating remote sensing data into GIS-based all sky solar radiation modeling for mountain terrain. Remote Sensing of Environment - Volume 231. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.RSE.2019.111239.
Cai, Y., Ke, C., Li, X., Zhang, G., Duan, Z., Lee, H. (2019). Variations of Lake Ice Phenology on the Tibetan Plateau From 2001 to 2017 Based on MODIS Data. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres - Issue 2 | Volume 124. https://doi.org/10.1029/2018JD028993.
Coll, J., Li, X. (2018). Comprehensive accuracy assessment of MODIS daily snow cover products and gap filling methods. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing - Volume 144. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ISPRSJPRS.2018.08.004.
Grady, C., Li, X. (2018). A distributed approach for calculating inundation height based on Dijkstra's algorithm. Transactions in GIS - Issue 3 | Volume 22. https://doi.org/10.1111/TGIS.12453.
She, J., Zhou, Y., Tan, X., Li, X., Guo, X. (2017). A Parallelized Screen-based Method for Rendering Polylines and Polygons on Terrain Surfaces. Computers and Geosciences - Volume 99. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.CAGEO.2016.10.011.
Liu, W., Li, X. (2016). Life Cycle Characteristics of Warm-Season Severe Thunderstorms in Central United States from 2010 to 2014. Climate - Issue 3 | Volume 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/CLI4030045.
She, J., Li, X. (2016). Map algebra based analysis for directed flow networks. Transactions in GIS - Issue 3 | Volume 20. https://doi.org/10.1111/TGIS.12234.
Sun, C., Li, X., Chen, Y., Li, W., Stotler, R., Zhang, Y. (2016). Spatial and temporal characteristics of stable isotopes in the Tarim River Basin. Isotopes in Environmental and Health Studies - Issue 3 | Volume 52. https://doi.org/10.1080/10256016.2016.1125350.
Liu, W., Li, X., Rahn, D. (2016). Storm event representation and analysis based on a directed spatiotemporal graph model. International Journal of Geographical Information Science - Issue 5 | Volume 30. https://doi.org/10.1080/13658816.2015.1081910.
Li, X., Zhang, S., Chen, Y. (2016). Error assessment of grid-based diffuse solar radiation models. International Journal of Geographical Information Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/13658816.2016.1155215.
She, J., Li, X. (2016). Map Algebra Based Analysis for Directed Flow Networks. Transactions in GIS.
Liu, W., Purdon, K., Stafford, T., Paden, J., Li, X. (2016). Open Polar Server (OPS) – An Open Source Spatial Data Infrastructure for the Cryosphere Community. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information.
Sun, C., Li, X., Chen, Y., Li, W., Stotler, R., Zhang, Y. (2016). Spatial and temporal characteristics of stable isotope in the Tarim River basin. Isotopes in Environmental & Health Studies.
Li, H., Li, X., Xiao, P. (2016). Impact of Sensor Zenith Angle on MOD10A1 Data and Modification for Snow Cover in Tarim River Basin. Remote Sensing.
Zhang, S., Li, X., Chen, Y. (2015). Error assessment of grid-based direct solar radiation models. International Journal of Geographical Information Science - Issue 10 | Volume 29. https://doi.org/10.1080/13658816.2015.1055273.
Fan, Y., Chen, Y., Li, X., Li, W., Li, Q. (2015). Characteristics of water isotopes and ice-snowmelt quantification in the Tizinafu River, north Kunlun Mountains, Central Asia. Quaternary International - Volume 380-381. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.QUAINT.2014.05.020.
She, J., Zhang, Y., Li, X., Feng, X. (2015). Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of Snow Cover in the Tizinafu Watershed of the Western Kunlun Mountains. Remote Sensing - Issue 4 | Volume 7. https://doi.org/10.3390/RS70403426.
Peterson, A., Li, X. (2015). Niche-based projections of wetlands shifts with marine intrusion from sea level rise: an example analysis for North Carolina. Environmental Earth Sciences - Issue 4 | Volume 73. https://doi.org/10.1007/S12665-014-3498-9.
Sheng, B., Li, X. (2015). Accuracy assessment of TRMM3B43 data in Tarim River Basin. Arid Land Geography - Issue 4 | Volume 38.
Sun, C., Li, W., Chen, Y., Li, X., Yang, Y. (2015). Isotopic and hydrochemical composition of runoff in the Urumqi River, Tianshan Mountains, China. Environment Earth Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-015-4144-x.
Li, X., Grady, C., Peterson, A. (2014). Delineating Sea Level Rise Inundation Using a Graph Traversal Algorithm. Marine Geodesy - Issue 2 | Volume 37. https://doi.org/10.1080/01490419.2014.902884.
Wu, S., Zhou, S., Chen, D., Wei, Z., Dai, L., Li, X. (2014). Determining the contributions of urbanisation and climate change to NPP variations over the last decade in the Yangtze River Delta, China. Science of the Total Environment - Volume 472. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.SCITOTENV.2013.10.128.
She, J., Zhang, Y., Li, X., Chen, Y. (2014). Changes in snow and glacier cover in an arid watershed of the western Kunlun Mountains using multisource remote-sensing data. International Journal of Remote Sensing - Issue 1 | Volume 35. https://doi.org/10.1080/01431161.2013.866296.
Islam, M., Menon, S., Li, X., Peterson, A. (2013). Forecasting ecological impacts of sea-level rise on coastal conservation areas in India. Journal of Threatened Taxa - Issue 9 | Volume 5. https://doi.org/10.11609/JOTT.O3163.4349-58.
Gali, R., Douglas-Mankin, K., Li, X., Xu, T. (2012). Assess NEXRAD P3 Data Effects Using SWAT Model in an Agricultural Watershed. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering - Volume 17.
Li, Q., Chen, Y., Shen, Y., Li, X., Xu, J. (2011). Spatial and temporal trends of climate change in Xinjiang, China. Journal of Geographical Sciences - Issue 6 | Volume 21. https://doi.org/10.1007/S11442-011-0896-8.
Wu, S., Zhou, S., Li, X. (2011). Determining the anthropogenic contribution of heavy metal accumulations around a typical industrial town: Xushe, China. Journal of Geochemical Exploration - Issue 2 | Volume 110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gexplo.2011.04.002.
Fan, Y., Chen, Y., Li, W., Wang, H., Li, X. (2011). Impacts of temperature and precipitation on runoff in the Tarim River during the past 50 years. Journal of Arid Land - Issue 3 | Volume 3. https://doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1227.2011.00220.
Leng, C., Chen, Y., Li, X., Sun, Y. (2011). Evaluation of oasis stability in the lower reaches of the Tarim River. Journal of Arid Land - Issue 2 | Volume 3. https://doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1227.2011.00123.