Distinguished Lecturers

Connecting Global Expertise with Local GRSS Communities

The IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) Distinguished Lecturers Program (DLP) connects GRSS Chapters worldwide with leading professionals and practitioners in geoscience and remote sensing.

Through in-person and virtual lectures, the program brings academic and leading-edge fundamental research in geoscience and remote sensing directly to local chapters, student groups, and regional communities.

The Distinguished Lecturers Program strengthens technical excellence, supports student engagement, and fosters meaningful collaboration across academia, industry, and government.

Who Are GRSS Distinguished Lecturers?

GRSS appoints two categories of speakers:

Distinguished Lecturers

Distinguished Lecturers are internationally recognized leaders in geoscience and remote sensing. Many are IEEE Fellows or have made foundational contributions that have significantly advanced the field. They are known not only for their technical excellence, but also for their ability to inspire and mentor the next generation of researchers and practitioners.

Associate Distinguished Lecturers

Associate Distinguished Lecturers are rising leaders who are early- to mid-career professionals with exceptional accomplishments. They often bring expertise in emerging techniques, innovative observing campaigns, and rapidly evolving research areas. Associate Distinguished Lecturers provide fresh perspectives and dynamic engagement with students and early-career professionals.

Distinguished Lecturers and Associate Distinguished Lecturers may come from academia, industry, or government and often bridge multiple sectors throughout their careers.

Please see the information for each available Distinguished Lecturer and Associate Distinguished Lecturer below.

Interested in Learning More about the Process?

• You can request a Distinguished Lecturer by clicking the “HOW TO BOOK A SPEAKER” button below.

• Once you submit the form, the Disinterested Lecturer Chair will reach out to you with the next step and to set up the visit.

• At the end of a visit, the Chapter completes the “GRSS DLP Chapter Report” form. This form helps GRSS identify opportunities to improve the program.

  • GRSS DLP CHAPTER REPORT

• Distinguished Lecturers and Associate Distinguished Lecturers complete a “GRSS DLP Speaker Report” form following their visit.

  • GRSS DLP SPEAKER REPORT

Past Distinguished Lecturers

Explore our Past Distinguished Lecturers to learn more about the distinguished experts who have shared their knowledge and experience with GRSS Chapters around the world.

Past Distinguished Lecturers – GRSS-IEEE

Questions?

For questions about the Distinguished Lecturers Program, please contact:

Distinguished Lecturers Program Chair grss-dl-chair@ieee.org