Canadian Contributions
Canadian Contributions to ISPRS
Canada has played a significant role in the ISP/ISPRS over the past several decades.
Examples of Canadian Contributions to the ISP/ISPRS include:
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Ottawa was the host city for the XII Congress in 1972.
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Technical Commission Symposia were held in 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 2002, 2010 and 2014.
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In addition, several other ISPRS workshops and symposia have been hosted across the country.
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Prominent Canadian researchers have held the presidency of five ISPRS Technical Commissions and other senior ISPRS leadership roles between 1972 and 2022:
A large number of WG officers
(8 are currently serving 2022-2026)
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Dr. Songnian Li, ISPRS Treasurer: 2016-2022
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Dr. Ahmed Shaker, Vice-President Commission III: 2016-2022
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Dr. Suzana Dragicevic, Vice-President Commission IV: 2016-2021
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Dr. Derek Lichti, Editor-in-Chief, ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing: 2013-2020
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Dr. Songnian Li, President Commission II: 2012-2016
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Dr. Suzana Dragicevic, Vice-President Commission II: 2012-2016
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Dr. Naser El-Sheimy, President Commission I: 2008-2012
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Dr. Costas Armenakis, President Commission IV: 2000-2004
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Dr. Mosaad Allam, President Commission II: 1992-1996
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Mr. Frank Hegyi, President Commission VII: 1988-1992
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Dr. Vlad Kratky, President Commission V: 1984-1988
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Dr. George Zarzycki, 1st Vice President of ISPRS: 1980-1988
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Dr. Zarko Jaksic, President Commission II: 1980-1984
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Dr. George Zarzycki, President Commission IV: 1976-1980
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Dr. Leo Sayn-Wittgenstein, President Commission VII:
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Dr. Samuel G. Gamble, President ISP: 1972-1976