Yiran Ma

Spatial Analysis of University Accessibility in Montreal

• Developed a map in ArcGIS Pro to analyze public transit accessibility and walking/biking convenience around universities in Montreal.
• Processed and integrated multiple open geospatial datasets using buffer and raster analysis tools to generate transit zones and elevation profiles.
• Provided a clear visual aid to support future students' university selection based on accessibility.

Remote Sensing Research of War's Impact on Agricultural Lands

• Analyzed 5 year high-resolution satellite imagery by classifying three land cover classes and calculating their pixel percentages.
• Quantified annual changes in land cover with a 77% decline in healthy vegetation in 2021/22 followed by a continuous recovery trend.
• Provided an ecological perspective on conflict zones that demonstrates the recovery potential of post-war agricultural land.

Environmental Impact Assessment of a Pipeline Project

• Identified the involved stakeholders for the pipeline sector and a specific project.
• Researched and reported on indigenous rights and interests.
• Presented project benefits to local communities.

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