🙋🏻♂️Biography
📚Publications
⏱️Papers in preparation:
[1] Zhouxuan Xiao et al., “Identification and stability assessment of geotechnical structural surfaces at factory sites using RGB point cloud data”，In prep, 2026
🥐Papers under review:
[2] Fan Mao, Zhouxuan Xiao, et al., “Surface Deformation Monitoring of Backfill Areas in *** Using Improved SBAS-InSAR Technology”. Under Review, 2026
[1] Zhiyong Xiao*, Yizhen Ma, Yunhua Wu, Fanglu Luo, Zhi Cao, Pan Yan, Zhouxuan Xiao, Bo Wu, Lifeng Zhong et al., “Late-Copernican smooth ejecta deposits sampled by Chang’e-6”. Communications Earth & Environment (CEE, Under Review), 2026
📰Papers on peer-review journals:
[17] Zhiyong Xiao*, Zhouxuan Xiao, Wuming Zhang, Shubing Ouyang, Yichen Wang, Yiren Chang, Hanxing Ouyang, Senmiao Wang, Jun Cui. “Active landslides on the Moonhttps://doi.org/10.1093/nsr/nwaf384”. National Science Review (NSR), 2026
[16] Yuan Li, Xusheng Zhang, Junying Lv, Wuming Zhang*, Zhouxuan Xiao, Ziyi Xiong. “A Multi-objective Multi-Factor Integrated Method for Comprehensive Luna Base Site Selection”. Geo-spatial Information Science(GSIS), 2025
[15] Chaohua Ma, Yuan Li*, Junying Lv, Zhouxuan Xiao, Wuming Zhang, Linshan Mo. “Automated Rock Detection from Mars Rover Image via Y-shape Dual-Task Network with Depth-aware Spatial Attention Mechanism”. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing(TGRS), 2024
[14] Yuanhe Yu*, Zhouxuan Xiao, Lorenzo Bruzzone, Huan Deng. “Mapping and analyzing the spatiotemporal patterns and drivers of multiple ecosystem services: A case study in the Yangtze and Yellow River Basins”. Remote Sensing(RS), 2024
[13] Yuan Li, Zhouxuan Xiao, Chaohua Ma, Linzhou Zeng, Wuming Zhang*, Man Peng, Aiguang Li. “Extraction and Analysis of Three-dimensional Morphological Features of Centimeter-scale Rocks in Zhong Landing Region”. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets(JGR-Planets), 2023
[12] Yonghui Xin, Ran Wang*, Xi Wang, Xingwei Wang, Zhouxuan Xiao, Jingyu Lin. “High-Resolution Terrain Reconstruction of Slot Canyon Using Backpack Mobile Laser Scanning and UAV Photogrammetry”. Drones, 2022
[11] Yichen Wang, Zhiyong Xiao*, Rui Xu, Zhouxuan Xiao, Jun Cui. “Dark spots on Mercury show no signs of weathering during 30 Earth months”. Communications Earth & Environment(CEE), 2022
[10] Zhouxuan Xiao, Linzhou Zeng, Yuan Li, Jie Shao, Chaohua Ma, Wuming Zhang, Man Peng. “High-Precision Measurement of 3-D Rock Morphology on Mars Using Stereo Rover Imagery”. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters(GRSL), 2022
[9] Zhouxuan Xiao, Licheng Ma*, Wan Jiang, Ran Wang, Yuyan Yao, Jie Cai, Jingyu Lin, Lu Li. “Grenville-age orogenic event along the northeastern margin of the Quanji massif, NW China: constraints from ~1.1 Ga migmatite”. Geosciences Journal, 2020
[8] Ran Wang*, Jingyu Lin, Lu Li, Zhouxuan Xiao, Yonghui Xin. “A revised orientation-based correction method for SfM-MVS point clouds of outcrops using ground control planes with marks”. Journal of Structural Geology(JSG), 2021
[7] Yuanxiu Hui, Rang Wang*, Lu Li, Jingyu Lin, Zhouxuan Xiao, Yonghui Xin. “The timing of barleik formation and its implication for the devonian tectonic evolution of western junggar, NW china”. Open Geosciences, 2021
[6] Licheng Ma*, Wan Jiang, Zhouxuan Xiao, Zongxing Li, Bo Peng, Junjie Hu, Min Dong. “Discussion on the depositional timing of the Zhabusagaxiu formation in the eastern Qaidam Basin”. Journal of Geomechanics, 2020
[5] Jiaopeng Sun*, Wan Jiang, Licheng Ma, Zhouxuan Xiao, Early Permian Strata Exist in the Olongbluk Block”. Acta Geologica Sinica - English Edition, 2019
[4] Lu Li, Ran Wang*, Jingyu Lin, Zhouxuan Xiao, Yuanxiu Hui. “A Novel Approach for Extraction of Ripple Mark Parameters Based on SfM”. Sedimentary Geology, 2019
[3] Ran Wang*, Jingyu Lin, Bo Zhao, Lu Li, Zhouxuan Xiao, Jürgen Pilz. “Integrated Approach for Lithological Classification Using ASTER Imagery in a Shallowly Covered Region—The Eastern Yanshan Mountain of China”. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing(J-STARS), 2018
[2] Ran Wang*, Zhouxuan Xiao, Jingyu, Lu Li, Wenling Cui. “The Diverse Tectonic Background of Boudinage Structures”. Geotectonica et Metallogenia, 2018
[1] Zhouxuan Xiao, Hui Li*, Rukuan Chai. “Well productivity formula in low permeability reservoir with threshold pressure gradient”. Petrochemical Application, 2016
📃Papers on academic conferences:
[7] Yuan Li*, Wuming Zhang, Zhouxuan Xiao, Chaohua Ma, Linzhou Zeng. “Three-dimensional Morphological Analysis of Martian Rocks Using Zhurong Rover NaTeCam Images”. EGU General Assembly 2025
[6] Zhouxuan Xiao, Ran Wang*, Jingyu Lin, Wuming Zhang. “Outcrop-scale Yardang Geometric Analysis using SfM-MVS Point Clouds in Hami Area, NW China”. The Third Symposium on Space Earth Science, China, 2020
[5] Zhouxuan Xiao, Ran Wang*, Yuanxiu Hui, Jingyu Lin, Lu Li. “Integrated Approach for Calculating the Mineral Assemblages and Oxide Percentage of Crystalline Rock based on Object-Based Image Analysis and Electron Probe Microscopic Analyzer”. IEEE International Conference on Image, Vision and Computing (ICIVC), 2019
[4] Yuanxiu Hui, Zhouxuan Xiao, Ran Wang*, Jingyu Lin, Lu Li. “Feature Extraction and Analysis of Zircon Cathodoluminescence Images Based on Multiscale Segmentation”. IEEE International Conference on Image, Vision and Computing (ICIVC), 2019
[3] Jingyu Lin, Ran Wang*, Lu Li, Zhouxuan Xiao. “A Workflow of SfM-Based Digital Outcrop Reconstruction Using Agisoft PhotoScan”. IEEE 4th International Conference on Image, Vision and Computing (ICIVC), 2019
[2] Lu Li, Ran Wang*, Jingyu Lin, Zhouxuan Xiao. Yuanxiu Hui, Wei Zeng, “Arbitrary Oriented Outcrop Section Measurement Using 3D Point Cloud”. IEEE International Conference on Image, Vision and Computing (ICIVC), 2019
[1] Jingyu Lin, Ran Wang*, Zhouxuan Xiao, Lu Li, Weihua Yao, Wei Han, Baolin Zhao. “Application of backpack Lidar to geological cross-section measurement”. Proceeding of SPIE 10605, LIDAR Imaging Detection and Target Recognition 2017
🔢Datasets:
[2] Yuan Li, Zhouxuan Xiao, Chaohua Ma, Linzhou Zeng, Wuming Zhang*, Man Peng, Aiguang Li. (2023). DEM, rock point clouds, and 3D morphological features of Martian rocks in the landing region of Zhurong rover (1.0) [Data set]. Zenodo
[1] Chaohua Ma, Yuan Li*, Zhouxuan Xiao, Wuming Zhang, Linshan Mo, Aiguang Li. (2023). SimMars6K (1.0) [Data set]. Zenodo
🏆Awards & Scholarships
- 2023 - Scholarship, 3rd place Scholarship of Sun Yat-sen University
- 2022 - Scholarship, CSC
- 2022 - Scholarship, 2nd place Scholarship of Sun Yat-sen University
- 2021 - Scholarship, 2nd place Scholarship of Sun Yat-sen University
- 2021 - Award, Champion of Volleyball match in Zhuhai Campus, SYSU
- 2021 - Award, 2nd place of Basketball match in Zhuhai Campus, SYSU
- 2020 - 1st Place, High-precision Map Contest in the National LiDAR Conference
- 2020 - 2nd Place, Point Cloud Classification Contest in the National LiDAR Conference
- 2020 - Scholarship, 3rd place Scholarship of Sun Yat-sen University
- 2020 - Outstanding Graduates Awards of Chang’an University
- 2019 - Scholarship, National Scholarship for Graduate Student
- 2016 - Merit Student Awards of Chang’an University
- 2015 - Scholarship, National Endeavor Scholarship for Undergraduate Student
🤝Scientific Projects
- 2026-now: RAG AI Agent, Hyperspectral remote sensing
- 2025-now: Extraction of Rock Mass Parameters using 3D Point Cloud Data (Principal Investigator)
- 2021-2023: Rock 3D Extraction on Mars (Co-investigator)
- 2020-2022: Site Selection for ILRS (Co-investigator)
- 2019-2020: Digitalizing Rocky Valley using Point Cloud Data (Co-investigator)
- 2019-2020: Multi-scale Analysis and Feature Extraction of Crystalline Rocks (Principal Investigator)
- 2017-2019: Surrounding Rock Lining of Tunnel crossing Active Fault (Co-investigator)
- 2016-2018: Investigation of Oil and Gas Resources around the Qaidam Basin (Co-investigator)