Santiago
YEPEZ

SCIENTIFIC PROJECT

"Spectral Characterization and Analysis of Riparian and Aquatic Vegetation in Floodplain Landscapes using Hyperspectral Data" 

This project integrates nanosatellite and hyperspectral technologies to study urbanized floodplains and submerged aquatic vegetation, while promoting international collaboration in river management. The first objective uses Planet Labs imagery within the GloUrb project to validate urban typologies and assess fluvial impacts, integrating social and environmental dimensions through collaboration with legal and economic experts. This interdisciplinary approach aims to understand how human activities reshape floodplain dynamics and to support sustainable management strategies. The second objective focuses on characterizing aquatic vegetation using hyperspectral data and machine learning to enhance ecological assessment and conservation planning. Additionally, the project fosters cooperation between French and South American researchers through joint seminars, student mobility, and outreach activities, strengthening the international visibility and scientific impact of H2O’Lyon.

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Santiago Yépez is a geologist and Associate Professor at Universidad de Concepción (Chile). His research focuses on fluvial geomorphology, sediment transport, and hyperspectral remote sensing.

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Santiago-Yepez-2?ev=hdr_xprf