Prof. Keke Xu | Geodesy and Geophysics | Editorial Board Member
Dean at Geodesy and Geophysics | China
Prof. Keke Xu is a distinguished scholar in satellite geodesy and geoscience applications, recognized for his influential contributions to crustal deformation research and advanced geodetic methodologies that support seismic hazard analysis and Earth system understanding. His career reflects a sustained commitment to scientific innovation, earning national recognition as an emerging leader in surveying, mapping, geographic information technology, and academic development within Henan Province. With active roles across multiple national professional committees in geodesy, navigation, seismology, and remote sensing, he contributes expertise that strengthens scientific evaluation frameworks and advances disciplinary standards. His extensive involvement as an expert reviewer for major scientific foundations and graduate education systems further demonstrates the trust placed in his judgment and technical insight. Xu’s research portfolio encompasses innovative integrations of GNSS, InSAR, elasticity modeling, and machine-learning-based geodetic time-series reconstruction, providing robust analytical tools for monitoring crustal dynamics in tectonically active regions. His representative works address multiscale deformation processes, coseismic and preseismic signals, stress transfer mechanisms, and long-term crustal evolution, offering valuable perspectives for understanding earthquake-related geophysical phenomena. He has led multiple high-level scientific projects and contributed to national research initiatives, resulting in a substantial body of SCI/EI publications and an academic monograph supported by priority funding. His achievements have been honored with prestigious national and provincial awards in surveying, mapping, satellite navigation, and scientific and technological progress, reflecting both academic excellence and practical impact. Several of his contributions have been highlighted nationally as exemplary advancements in surveying and mapping technology in higher education institutions, and his work has been showcased within major scientific innovation platforms, underscoring its significance for geophysical research and earthquake science. Xu continues to advance the frontiers of geodesy through rigorous scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership within China’s geospatial science community.
Featured Publications
Xu, K. K. (2025). Innovative adaptive edge detection for noisy images using wavelet and Gaussian method.
Xu, K. K., & Co-authors. (2025). Monitoring water vapor variations during Super Typhoon Saola’s impact on Hong Kong using GNSS observations.
Xu, K. K., Co-authors, & Others. (2025). Noise reduction of GNSS coordinate time series based on adaptive wavelet basis optimization and an improved threshold function.
Xu, K. K., Co-authors, & Others. (2025). Crustal stability and hazard assessment along the Xinjiang–Tibet Railway by GNSS and gravity data.
Xu, K. K., & Co-author. (2025). Past century stress evolution and seismic hazards in the Haiyuan Fault in northeastern Tibetan Plateau: A case of the 2022 Menyuan MS6.9 earthquake.