Staff
Dr.
Saeid Asadzadeh
Function and Responsibilities:
Research scientist and a member of the EnMap science team working on the application of EnMap hyperspectral satellite data in geology and resource exploration.Research Interests:
Saeid applies spectral remote sensing at multiple scales (close-range to orbital) and multiple wavelengths (VNIR–SWIR–LWIR) for mineral and energy resource (petroleum/geothermal) exploration, geologic studies, and environmental monitoring.Education:
Projects:
Geospex Young Investigator Group (2026–2031):
Leader of the Geo-Spectral Exploration (Geospex) Young Investigator Group funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), focused on advancing multiscale imaging spectroscopy for the exploration of critical raw materials.
EnMAP mission (2021-2026):
Development and validation of algorithms and techniques for hyperspectral data processing and mineral mapping.
Applications of EnMAP satellite data in geology and resource exploration.
M4Mining (2023-2025):
An EU horizon-supported project on multi-scale, multi-sensor mapping and monitoring for sustainable extraction and safe closure in mining environments.
ESA - CHIME (2022-2025):
Responsible for L2b mineral processor of the Copernicus Hyperspectral Imaging Mission for the Environment (CHIME).