Dr. Mohammadjavad Ghorbanalivakili
Postdoctoral Fellow · since 2026
AI for autonomous trains and railway perception
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AUSM Lab members, 2026
Our team at the AUSMLab develops embodied spatial intelligence – AI systems that perceive, reason about, and act within physical space – for smart construction, autonomous infrastructure monitoring, and Earth and space observation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Gunho Sohn
Professor of Geomatics Engineering
Professor of Geomatics Engineering at the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, and Director of the Mobility Innovation Centre (MOVE), which he founded and previously led as its inaugural director. From 2023 to June 2026, he served as Chair of the Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering. He also directs the Augmented Urban Space Modeling Laboratory (AUSMLab), where the lab develops innovative solutions to represent, describe, and understand urban environments through visual and spatial data.
His research develops embodied spatial intelligence – AI systems that perceive, reason about, and act within physical space – for smart construction and autonomous infrastructure monitoring. His group has led large-scale collaborative research programs supported by CFI, NSERC CREATE, ORF-RE, OCI, and industry partners, including the 3D Mobile Mapping AI (3DMMAI) project with Teledyne Optech and the KAIA digital twin project with Aethon Aerial Solutions.
Research Interests
- Neural computer vision and robotic perception
- Autonomous mapping and navigation
- 3D urban modelling and digital twins of the built environment
- Embodied spatial intelligence for smart construction and infrastructure monitoring
- AI for Earth and space observation
Dr. Ali Baligh Jahromi
Postdoctoral Fellow · since 2026
GeoAI for transportation infrastructure
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Sunghwan (Jacob) Yoo
Ph.D. student · since 2019
3D object detection and point cloud understanding using deep learning
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Mohammad Moein Sheikholeslami
Ph.D. student · since 2022
3D building rooftop reconstruction using deep learning
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Ashley Varghese
Ph.D. student · since 2024
Self-supervised segmentation using vision-language models
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Youssef Korny
Ph.D. student · since 2024
3D urban modelling
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Md. Ehsan Shahmi Chowdhury
Ph.D. student · since 2026
Semantic-first BIM/IFC digital twins, delivery robots
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Youssef Beshir
M.Sc. student · since 2026
Resident space object (RSO) detection and tracking for Space Situational Awareness
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Merna Tamer Youssef
M.Sc. student · since 2026
Diffusion models for space situational awareness
Profile and papers →Alumni & Former Members
- Dr. Zahra ArjmandiPh.D. 2024; PDF 2024-2026Sessional Assistant Professor, Mechatronics Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
- Dr. Yeonjeong JeongPDF 2021-2025AI Engineer, Qii.AI, Canada
- Dr. Yujia ZhangPDF 2019-2022Postdoctoral Fellow, Southeast University, China
- Dr. Jungwon KangPDF 2017-2021Autonomous Vehicle Software Engineer, Qualcomm, Canada
- Dr. Pio ClaudioPDF 2017-2021, co-supervisedSenior Software Developer, Seequent
- Dr. Seungho YangPDF 2018-2021, co-supervisedAssistant Professor, Hanbat National University, South Korea
- Dr. Muhammad UsmanPDF 2021, co-supervisedAssistant Professor, Ontario Tech University, Canada
- Dr. Jaewook (Bruce) JungPDF 2016-2018LiDAR Specialist, Thales, Canada
- Dr. Brian (Heungsik) KimPDF 2015-2016Senior Software Engineer, Qii.AI, Canada
- Dr. Ki-In BangPDF 2015-2016Director of Research, Conworth, South Korea
- Dr. Amaneh (Mojgan) JadidiPDF 2014-2015Associate Professor, Civil Engineering, York University
- Dr. Yoonseok JwaPDF 2013-2016Director, Soosung Engineering, South Korea
- Dr. Inian MoorthyPDF 2009-2011, co-supervisedSenior Project Manager, IIASA
- Dr. Mohammadjavad GhorbanalivakiliPh.D. 2026Postdoctoral Fellow, AUSM Lab, York University
- Dr. Afnan AhmadPh.D. 2026, part-time, co-supervisedOnline adaptive deep learning for WiFi indoor localization
- Dr. Muhammad KamranPh.D. 2025IBM
- Dr. Zahra ArjmandiPh.D. 2024, co-supervisedSessional Assistant Professor, Mechatronics Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
- Dr. Amin Alizadeh-NaeiniPh.D. 2024Postdoctoral Fellow, York University
- Dr. Maryam JameelaPh.D. 2023AI Scientist, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii)
- Dr. Mohammad KoushafarPh.D. 2022, co-supervisedProgrammer Analyst, Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Dr. Abdel-Hadi HorPh.D. 2022Lead Solution Architect, IBM
- Dr. Ali Baligh JahromiPh.D. 2019Postdoctoral Fellow, AUSM Lab, York University (since Sept 2026)
- Dr. Andreas WichmannPh.D. 2018, co-supervised, TU BerlinAssistant Professor, Jade University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- Dr. Mozhdeh ShahbaziPh.D. 2016, co-supervised, Univ. de SherbrookeComputer Vision and Photogrammetry Scientist, Natural Resources Canada
- Dr. Jaewook (Bruce) JungPh.D. 2016LiDAR Specialist, Thales, Canada
- Dr. Chao LuoPh.D. 2015VP of R&D, Virtuos, China
- Dr. Brian (Heungsik) KimPh.D. 2015Senior Software Engineer, Qii.AI, Canada
- Dr. Junjie ZhangPh.D. 2014Data Scientist, Amazon
- Dr. Connie KoPh.D. 2014, co-supervisedApplied Engineer, Teledyne Geospatial Inc.
- Dr. Yoonseok JwaPh.D. 2013Director of Innovation and Research, Soosung Engineering, South Korea
- Dr. Xianfeng HuangPh.D. 2009Professor, Wuhan University, China
- Youssef KornyM.Sc. 2026Ph.D. Student, AUSM Lab, York University
- Mohammad IshfaqM.Sc., part-timeGIS Consultant (PMP, GISP), Government of Saskatchewan, Canada
- Mostafa AhmadiM.Sc. 2023Software Engineer, Qandri
- Ali HassanM.Sc. 2023Visualization Analyst, AtkinsRealis
- Hyungju LeeM.Sc. 2022, co-supervisedData Scientist, MySeat Media Inc.
- Kunwoo ParkM.Sc. 2020Survey Technologist, Toronto Transit Commission
- Eros GuloM.Sc. 2020Innovation Engineer, Fugro, Canada
- Kang ZhaoM.Sc. 2019Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Baidu
- Leihan ChenM.Sc. 2018Ph.D. Student, Toronto Metropolitan University
- Solomon ChanM.Sc. 2013Program Manager, Cummins Inc., Canada
- Ravi PersadM.Sc. 2012, co-supervisedManager, Data Science, Manitoba Public Insurance
- Ramu NarayananM.Sc. 2011Software and Database Developer, Ingle International
- Yu GaoM.Sc. 2011, co-supervisedTeledyne Optech
- Ima ItuenM.A. 2009; Ph.D. 2024, York UniversityMinistry of Agriculture, Canada
- Jong-Uk Park2025-2026Senior Scientist, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)
- Hyuk Jin Yoo2024-2025Senior Engineer, Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI)
- Kon Joon Bhang2024-2025Associate Professor, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, South Korea
- Ruiju Zhang2016-2017Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, China
- Andreas Wichmann2014, 2016TU Berlin / University of Osnabrueck, Germany
- Lena Albert2015Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
- Roman Seidel2015Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
- Kunwoo Park2015Yonsei University, South Korea
- Tristan Faure2013Ecole Nationale des Sciences Geographiques (ENSG), France
- Kivanc Babacan2013Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
- Jenelle Moore2010University of the West Indies
- Liu Yawen2009-2010Wuhan University, China
- Taejung Kim2009-2010Inha University, South Korea
- Taeyoon Lee2009-2010Inha University, South Korea
- Atiba Briggs2009-2010University of the West Indies
- Shereene Harford2009-2010University of the West Indies
- Nakhyun Song2009-2010Inha University, South Korea
- Jungwon Kang2021SLAM and railway path modelling
- Jacob Bryn2005-2008President, CO4 Inc., Toronto
- Mercedes BoatengProject Coordinator, 2020-2023NSERC CRD 3DMMAI, OnTRAC and ISSUM projects
- Maria Alisod2026, Undergraduate researcherESSE, York University
- Anthony Loschiavo2026, InternshipGeography, York University
- Yonseo Lee2026, InternshipEECS, York University
- Luca Cherpillod2017, 2024, Internship/LURAAI-empowered autonomous drone; object detection
- Mishal Vellani2024, LURASidewalk delivery robot simulation
- Nadine Norman2022, LURADeep learning domain adaptation
- Hongru Wang2022, LURADeep learning labeling
- Naeem Model2022, LURAYork University digital twin
- Jared Yen2022, InternshipDeep learning for road detection
- Christofer Cherpillod2021-2022, InternshipDeep learning labeling
- Farhan Reza Latif2021, RAY3D web-based pedestrian rendering
- Ryan Nguyen2021, RAY3D building modeling
- David Costa2021, RAY3D building modeling
- Felipe Gonzalez2021, InternshipDeep learning labeling
- Brian Diep2019-2020, LURADeep learning for crack detection
- Sidharth Sudarsan2020, LURAAugmented reality and simulation
- Kiishi Dada2020, Internship3D building modeling
- Hyungju Lee2020, InternshipSensor calibration; later M.Sc. graduate of the lab
- Jacob Yoo2019, InternshipSemantic segmentation using deep learning; now Ph.D. student in the lab
- Hyeonseok Kim2019, InternshipDeep learning for object detection
- Hyun Park2018-2020, InternshipPedestrian comfort analysis; 3D building modeling
- David Recchia2018-2019, Internship/LURAManhole detection; UAV data processing
- Krystel Reyes2017, InternshipObject detection using deep learning
- Kavita Joshi2012, RAY3D indoor positioning system
- Sara Mazrouei2009, RAYUrban windmill site suitability
- Solomon Chan2009, RAYUrban solar energy site suitability; later M.Sc. graduate of the lab
- Guannan Liu2009, RAYAuto-coregistration of indoor plans and LiDAR data
- Damir Gumerov2008, RAY3D virtual campus modeling
- Aisha Yusuf2019, STEAMGreen Campus
- Queenie Castasus2019, STEAMGreen Campus