Khairiya
Masoud
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Biography
I am a Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Geography and Geology at the University of Turku, focusing on geoinformatics. My research uses cutting-edge IT, GeoAI, and a diverse range of Earth observation data. I have actively participated in key initiatives such as the Tanzania Resilience Academy and the GeoICT4e projects, and I am currently involved in the project research. My expertise spans Remote Sensing, Earth Observation, Geospatial Technology, Machine Learning and Landscape Dynamics.
Teaching
I have taught since 2019, preparing teaching materials and assessing and supporting students' learning. My focus has been on geospatial and computer science courses for bachelor's degree students at The State University of Zanzibar, including Spatial Databases, Remote Sensing, and System Analysis. In 2025, I gained teaching experience through a practice course at the University of Turku, where I helped plan and deliver teaching materials for undergraduate students in GeoAI and Participatory Mapping for Sustainable Transformation.
Research
My doctoral research integrate the GeoAI and citizen science methods to model landscape dynamics in Eastern Africa. By leveraging advanced geospatial algorithms and community driven data collecton approaches, my work aims to uncover patterns of landscape change and their socio-ecological drivers. This research contributes to landscape sustainability strategies by providing actionable insights into how human and natural systems interact over time.