Bai Jie, Male, Faculty Postdoctoral Position in School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), born in Xing county, Shanxi Province. His research Interests are composed of hyperspectral LiDAR physical theory, LiDAR physics and models, Vegetation radiative transferring model, Global ecology evaluation, Vegetation parameter retrieval, among others. Recipient, (I) China Young LiDAR Scientist Award, (II) Top 100 Outstanding Doctoral Dissertations of Chinese Academy of Sciences, (III) President’s Award of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, (IV) National Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award of China LiDAR Committee, (V) Second Prize of Natural Science Award of Beijing Science and Technology Award, (VI) "Best Reviewer" Award of JAG in 2024 & 2025.  PI. for National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) for Young Scientists (Category C), Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF (Category B), China (one of only 6 recipients nationwide in Surveying, Mapping and Remote Sensing, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Remote Sensing and Digital Earth, China and so on, 7 research projects as principal investigator in total. He published 20 SCI papers in total, including papers in Remote Sensing of Environment (2),ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (1),IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing (3), International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation (1) as first author, and also in RSE, CEE, IEEE TGRS, CEA, Proceedings B, and so on as co-author. He is also a key researcher member in Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China, General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China (2 projects), Key Deployment Project, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Besides, Member of the LiDAR Committee of the China National Committee of the International Society for Digital Earth, Young Scientists Working Committee of the China National Committee of the International Society for Digital Earth; Youth Editorial Board Member, Plant Phenomics (SCI Q1); Guest Editor, Remote Sensing; Convener and Session Chair for multiple national remote sensing academic conferences, also Invited reviewer for 16 SCI journals including RSE, JAG, IEEE TGRS, Plant Phenomics, as well as Journal of Remote Sensing (JRS) and Journal of Radars.

His Ph. D. Mentor is Prof. Niu Zheng in Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Their Philosophy of Supervision: Mutual respect, open management, and encouragement-oriented education.

Cooperation Invitation Partnerships are welcome with government agencies, industry and enterprises in fields including natural resources and environment, active/passive optical device development, hyperspectral applications, LiDAR, 3D modeling, digital heritage, 3D monitoring of infrastructure safety, etc.

Long-term recruitment of undergraduate research interns. Highly motivated undergraduates with strong academic ability and passion for scientific research are welcome to join. (Research Topics: LiDAR remote sensing, land surface parameter inversion from multispectral imagery, 3D radiative transfer modeling for LiDAR.)

Email: baijie@uestc.edu.cn

Academic Services

Member of the LiDAR Committee of the China National Committee of the International Society for Digital Earth

Member of the Young Scientists Working Committee of the China National Committee of the International Society for Digital Earth

Youth Editorial Board Member, Plant Phenomics (SCI Q1)

Guest Editor, Remote Sensing

Invited reviewer for 16 SCI journals including RSE, JAG, IEEE TGRS, Plant Phenomics, as well as Journal of Remote Sensing (JRS) and Journal of Radars

Special Invited Expert of Shanxi Chamber of Commerce in Sichuan

Publications

2026

Huang Yanru，Wenjiang Huang, Jie Bai et al. Phenological divergence between flowering plant and flower-visiting insects under climate change across Europe. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (2026). (Accept)

Bai, Jie, Jiayu Zhu, Binbin He, Binxiang Qian, Li Wang, Zheng Niu, and Shihua Li*. Edge Effect Issue on Hyperspectral LiDAR Point Cloud Data: Generation Principle and Framework of Detection and Filtering. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing (2026).  64, 5702610. (一区TOP)

Hao Yishuo, Wang Li, Niu Zheng, Bai Jie, Bi Kaiyi, et al..  (2026). Assessing hyperspectral LiDAR capability for understory soil spectral retrieval and property estimation. Remote Sensing of Environment, 343, 115491. （一区TOP）

Bai, J., Huang, H., He, B., Ma, L.*, Gao, S., Peng, S., Yang, X., Hao, Y., Dong, Y., Bi, K., Wang, L., Li, S.*, & Niu, Z. (2026). The first large-footprint hyperspectral LiDAR model to attempt to reveal forest chlorophyll distribution heterogeneity from vertically layered spectral perspective utilizing 3D radiative transfer modeling. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 146, 105060.（一区TOP）

Wang, W., Wu, W., Zhang, W., Hu, D., Xu, W., Bai, J., & Wang, Y. (2026). Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Tree Species-Level Aboveground Carbon Storage at the Canal Scale Under Green Engineering with a Random Forest Model. Remote Sensing, 18(3), 475.

2025

Hao Y. , Niu Z., Li W., Bai J., Wang L., Bi K. (2025). A Novel Dynamic Warping Fusion (DWF) Method for Full-Waveform Hyperspectral LiDAR Signal Correction and Decomposition, IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 63, 1-16.（一区TOP）

Fu Y., Li W., Duan W., Bai J., Wang L., Niu Z. (2025). Comparison of UAV-LiDAR-driven biomass estimation approaches in planted forests with different management. International Journal of Digital Earth, 18(2), 2576910.

Peng, S., He, Z., Bai, J., Liu, Y., Shao, G., & Li, S. (2025). Automatic Rice Cropping Intensity Mapping in Cloudy and Foggy Areas Leveraging Simplified Harmonic Analysis Based on Sentinel-1 Imagery. Giscience & Remote Sensing, 62(1), 2571255.（一区TOP）

Dong, Y., Xiao, P., Zhang, X., Ge, D., Yu, J., Chen, Y., ... & Bai, J. (2025). Increased vulnerability of Arctic potential ice roads under climate change. Communications Earth & Environment, 6(1), 37. (一区TOP)

2024

Bai J., Niu Z.*, Wang L.* (2024). A theoretical demonstration on the independence of distance and incidence angle effects for small-footprint hyperspectral LiDAR: Basic physical concepts. Remote Sensing of Environment, 315, 114452. (一区TOP).

Bai, J., Niu, Z.*, Huang, Y., Bi K., Fu Y., Gao S., Wu M., Wang L.* (2024). Full-waveform hyperspectral LiDAR data decomposition via ranking central locations of natural target echoes (Rclonte) at different wavelengths, Remote Sensing of Environment, 310, 114227. (一区TOP).

Bai J., Niu Z.*, Bi K., Yang X., Huang Y., Fu Y., Wu M., Wang L.* (2024). Toward An Advanced Method for Full-Waveform Hyperspectral LiDAR Data Processing. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 62, 1-16. (一区TOP).

2023

Bai, J., Niu, Z.*, Gao, S., Bi, K., Wang, J., Huang, Y., Sun, G. (2023). An exploration, analysis, and correction of the distance effect on terrestrial hyperspectral LiDAR data. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 198, 60-83. (一区TOP)

Bai, J., Niu, Z.*, Bi, K., Wang, J., Huang, Y., Sun, G., (2023). Bi-directional Reflection Characteristic of Vegetation Leaf Measured by Hyperspectral LiDAR and Its Impact on Chlorophyll Content Estimation. Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis, 43(05):1598-1605.

2022

Bi K, Gao S, Xiao S, Bai J., et al (2022). N distribution characterization based on organ-level biomass and N concentration using a hyperspectral lidar [J]. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 199: 107165. (一区TOP)

Huang, Y., Lv, H., Dong, Y., Huang, W., Hu, G., Liu, Y., ... & Bai J. (2022). Mapping the spatio-temporal distribution of fall armyworm in China by coupling multi-factors. Remote Sensing, 14(17), 4415.

2021

Bai, J., Gao, S.*,Niu, Z.,Zhang,C., Bi,K., Sun,G., Huang, Y. (2021). A Novel Algorithm for Leaf Incidence Angle Effect Correction of Hyperspectral LiDAR. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 60, 1-9. (一区TOP)

Bi K, Niu Z, Xiao S, Bai J., et al (2021). Estimation of Maize Photosynthesis Traits Using Hyperspectral Lidar Backscattered Intensity. Remote Sensing, 13(21): 4203.

Bi K, Niu Z, Xiao S, Bai J., et al (2021). Non-destructive monitoring of maize nitrogen concentration using a hyperspectral LiDAR: an evaluation from leaf-level to plant-level. Remote Sensing, 13(24): 5025.

2020

白杰,王国杰,牛铮*,邬明权.(2020). FY-4A/AGRI传感器波段平均太阳辐照度计算及不确定性分析.气象科学,40(04),520-526.

Huang, Yanru, Bai J., et al (2020). Overwintering distribution of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Yunnan, China, and influencing environmental factors. Insects, 11.11: 805.

Projects

Core Project Member:

1) National Natural Science Foundation of China

Radiative transfer mechnism and retrieval of vertical distribution of plant biophysical and biochemical parameters. Core member, 3,500,000 CNY. (P.I.: Zheng Niu)

2018 Jan. - 2022 Dec.

2) Key Deployment Project of AIR, CAS

Full-spectrum full-waveform pulse laser radar detection theory and technology for earth observation. Core member, 1,000,000 CNY. (P.I.: Shuai Gao)

2020 Jan. - 2021 Dec.

3) National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) General Program

Research on 3D Distribution Extraction of Vegetation Biochemical Characteristics Integrating Hyperspectral and LiDAR. (P.I.: Shuai Gao) 

Jan. 2022 – Dec. 2025

4) National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) General Program

Remote Sensing Inversion of Forest Functional Diversity Based on High Spatiotemporal Resolution Spectrum and Structural Heterogeneity. (P.I.: Wang Li) 

Jan. 2022 – Dec. 2025

Principal Investigator (P.I.):

1) National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) (Category C)

3D Radiative Transfer Modeling of Hyperspectral Lidar Coupled with Active Optics and Dual-cone Reflection Characteristics of Ground Objects

Jan. 2026 – Dec. 2028

2) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF, China (Category B)

Theory and Key Technologies for Early 3D Health Diagnosis of Vegetation Stress Based on Hyperspectral LiDAR

Jul. 2025 – Jun. 2027

3) Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Remote Sensing and Digital Earth, China

3D Radiative Transfer Modeling and Verification Research of Small-spot Hyperspectral LiDAR

Oct. 2025 – Sep. 2027

4) Horizontal Project (Collaborators: Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute & Chengdu University of Technology)

High-precision Contour Surveying and Mapping of Zhangshan Site, Leshan City, Sichuan Province

Oct. 2025 – Dec. 2025

5) China Postdoctoral Science Foundation

3D Distribution Inversion and Mapping of Vegetation Chlorophyll Content Based on Hyperspectral LiDAR Coupled Radiation Effect Model

2026 – Dec. 2026

6) Open Key Project of Key Laboratory of Cultivated Land Resources Survey, Monitoring, Protection and Utilization, Ministry of Natural Resources of China

Project Title: Research on Unsupervised Cultivated Land Change Detection Model Based on Synergistic Optical and Radar Remote Sensing

Duration: Jan. 2026 - Dec. 2027

7）China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Special Grant Project

Project Title: Theoretical and Key Technologies for Consistent Modeling of Radiative Transfer in Active and Passive Hyperspectral Remote Sensing under Complex Environments

Duration: July 2026–June 2027

Monograph

Niu Zheng, Bi Kaiyi, Bai Jie. Fundamentals and Applications of Vegetation Hyperspectral LiDAR Remote Sensing. Beijing: Science Press, Dec. 2022.

Authorized Invention Patents

1. Bai Jie, Niu Zheng, Gao Shuai, Bi Kaiyi, Huang Yanru, Zhang Changsai, Sun Gang. A Correction Method for Leaf Incidence Angle Effect of Hyperspectral LiDAR. China, Patent No. CN202110558253.0, Granted Oct. 04, 2022.

2. Bai Jie, Niu Zheng, Gao Shuai, Bi Kaiyi, Wang Ji, Huang Yanru, Sun Gang. A Distance Effect Correction Method for Hyperspectral LiDAR Based on Homogeneous Targets. China, Patent No. CN202210967728.6, Granted Aug. 12, 2022.

Academic Presentations

1.Jie Bai. Fundamentals and Applications of Vegetation Hyperspectral LiDAR Remote Sensing, Youth Scientist Salon of Remote Sensing 2024, Ningbo, Aug. 08, 2024

2.Jie Bai. Theoretical Demonstration on the Independence of Radiometric Effects for Small-Footprint Hyperspectral LiDAR, The 8th National LiDAR Conference, Guilin, Nov. 03, 2024

3.Jie Bai. Basic Principles and Key Technologies of Hyperspectral LiDAR, Youth Scientist Salon of Remote Sensing 2025, Taiyuan, May 23, 2025

4.Jie Bai. Progress and Prospects of Hyperspectral LiDAR Remote Sensing, The 7th National Quantitative Remote Sensing Forum, Changchun, Jul. 05, 2025

5.Jie Bai. Independence of Radiometric Effects and Construction of Physical Equations for Hyperspectral LiDAR Data, The 2nd National Geographic Information Conference, Chengdu, Aug. 20, 2025

6.Jie Bai. Data Processing Technology and Physical Equation Establishment of Hyperspectral LiDAR, The 9th National LiDAR Conference, Wuhan, Sep. 27, 2025

7.Jie Bai. Frontier Remote Sensing of New-Generation Spaceborne Hyperspectral LiDAR Observation Systems, The 23rd China Remote Sensing Conference, Guangzhou, Nov. 30, 2025

8.Jie Bai. Frontiers of Vegetation Remote Sensing with Active Optical Hyperspectral LiDAR, The 11th Youth Geoscience Forum, Guangzhou, Apr. 12, 2026

9.Jie Bai. System and Principles of Vegetation Hyperspectral LiDAR Remote Sensing, 2026 Conference on Crop Phenomics & Design Breeding + Youth Scientist Symposium on Plant Phenomics, Yangling, Apr. 14, 2026

10.Jie Bai, Jingliang Jia, Shihua Li. Active Optical Hyperspectral LiDAR Sensor for Leaf Chlorophyll Content Estimation Considering Angular Effects and Accuracy Analysis, IGARSS 2026, Washington, USA, Aug. 12, 2026

11.Jie Bai, Jingliang Jia, Shihua Li. B-SPLINE DECONVOLUTION FOR TARGET CROSS-SECTION RETRIEVAL WITH NOVEL FULL-WAVEFORM HYPERSPECTRAL LIDAR, IGARSS 2026, Washington, USA, Aug. 12, 2026

12.Jie Bai. Principles and Technologies of Active Optical Hyperspectral Remote Sensing, The 3rd Forum of Artificial Intelligence & Remote Sensing Science Interdiscipline, Changsha, May 17, 2026

Awards & Honors

1. China Young LiDAR Scientist Award, Sep. 2025. Awarded once every two years; only 5 national recipients (under 35 for male, under 38 for female)

2. Top 100 Outstanding Doctoral Dissertations of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jul. 2025. Top honor for CAS doctoral students; fewer than 100 dissertations selected annually

3. President's Award of Chinese Academy of Sciences, May 2023. Top honor for CAS graduate students; awarded in the 4th year of direct PhD program

4. Beijing Swift Scholarship (Doctoral Group), Dec. 2023. Only 5 doctoral students majoring in relevant disciplines of CAS selected nationwide

5. Best Reviewer Award, Journal of Applied Geodesy (JAG), 2024 & 2025, Feb. 2026. 10 reviewers selected globally per year

6. Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, The 8th National LiDAR Conference, Nov. 2024. Held biennially; only 10 recipients nationwide in LiDAR research

7. Second Prize of Natural Science Award of Beijing Science and Technology Award (Ranking: 9/10), Oct. 2025.

8. Excellent Presentation Award, Youth Scientist Salon of Remote Sensing 2025, Jun. 2025.

9. Excellent Presentation Award, The 23rd China Remote Sensing Conference, Dec. 2025.

10. National Scholarship (Doctoral Student), Nov. 2023

11. National Scholarship (Undergraduate Student), Nov. 2018

12. Outstanding Graduate, Aerospace Information Research Institute, CAS (Twice), Nov. 2022 & May 2024

13. Outstanding Graduate, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nov. 2018

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