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Dr Long Chen DPhil

Lecturer

School of People, Environment and Planning

Long is a lecturer in Geographic Information Science. Originally from China with a background in surveying, Long holds a PhD in GIS from the University of Otago (2022) and an MSc in Geospatial Science from the University of Edinburgh (2012). Before joining ۶Ƶ as a lecturer, Long worked as a GIS team leader at the Manawatū District Council (2023–2025), and before that in a publicly listed GIS company (2013–2017), gaining extensive experience in both academic research and industry applications.

Long's research focuses on cartography, and using spatial analysis, modeling, and geovisualization to better understand real-world problems and support decision-making.

Professional

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy - University of Otago (2023)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Spatial analysis and modelling

Spatial statistics

Cartography

Geovisualisation & Visual analytics

Thematics

Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Earth Sciences (040000):
Human Geography (160400):
Physical Geography and Environmental Geoscience (040600):
Social and Cultural Geography (160403): Studies In Human Society (160000)

Keywords

  • GIS.
  • spatial analysis,
  • spatial modelling,
  • geovisualisation,
  • cartography,
  • spatial statistics,
  • visual analytics

Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • English
    Last used: Everyday usage
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • Chinese
    Last used: Everyday usage
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent

Teaching and Supervision

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 1 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Haoyuan Guo - Doctor of Philosophy
    Citizens' Environmental Awareness and Environmental Rights in China's Environmental Governance System