Testimonials - Qiusheng Wu

Anis Messaoudi - “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Qiusheng Wu. I am truly thankful to have all three of your books. They are not only fascinating but also incredibly inspiring. Your work has motivated and supported me in advancing my journey in GeoAI and geospatial engineering. Your contribution has made a meaningful impact on my learning path, and I deeply appreciate your support. I hope we will have the opportunity to meet one day in the United States or it would be a great pleasure to welcome you here in Vienna. Thank you once again for your valuable work and inspiration.”
Osman Ibrahim - “Prof. Wu’s book is hands-down one of the best resources for learning geospatial Python. His approach of combining leafmap, WhiteboxTools, and real-world datasets gave me the foundation to push further.”
Lloyd Weber - “For anyone looking to navigate the modern geospatial stack, Qiusheng Wu is a must-follow. He is a hero in the open geospatial world, and his dedication to making advanced spatial analysis accessible is inspiring. If you are looking to level up and modernize your geospatial skills, his work is the gold standard.”
Solomon Vimal - “Big fan of Prof. Qiusheng Wu who yet again has developed some of the most useful tools and utilities first to give it away for free. His work enables an entire ecosystem of users from the QGIS and the broader open geospatial world. If his work can be packaged similar to that of popular technical educators online (EduTubers) like Andrew Huberman or Grant Sanderson for geospatial, I would almost venture to say that universities around the world could go ahead and close their advanced/tech related courses on GIS and just send people to his Youtube Channel. Saves everyone some time and redundant labor.”
Ertan Özcan - “Dear Prof. Qiusheng Wu, I do not want to put you in competition with Trump or anyone else, but if there were a Nobel Prize for open source geospatial computing or geospatial intelligence, you would be my top candidate. Thank you for all the tools, ideas, and knowledge that you continuously develop and share with the community.”
Kambou Anicet Cyrille - “In just a few years, Qiusheng Wu has literally transformed open-source geospatial science. It all began with his first Python packages, developed to address a simple problem: making GIS, remote sensing, and the geospatial cloud more accessible and educational. This work took a decisive turn with geemap, which he released in 2019, democratizing the use of Google Earth Engine within the Python ecosystem and notebooks, followed by leafmap, which simplifies interactive mapping and the teaching of modern geospatial science. A major turning point came with the integration of GeoAI. Through samgeo, he introduced computer vision and automatic segmentation into geospatial workflows, making advanced artificial intelligence methods readily usable by GIS practitioners. AI then becomes a natural tool for spatial analysis. In parallel, his work and plugins bring these innovations closer to GIS, evolving desktop GIS into an augmented platform connected to Python, the cloud, and AI. The impact is also community-driven. His open-source community is growing rapidly, fueled by the continuous production of educational content, notably on YouTube and GitHub, with a remarkable publication frequency. Today, Qiusheng Wu, Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee and an Amazon Scholar, embodies the successful convergence of GIS, Python, and artificial intelligence, and plays a key role in the democratization of open-source GeoAI, but above all, he represents a model of tireless work.”
Cristian Carrascal - “In the open-source world, one name keeps popping up in forums, courses, and repositories. And when you look closely, you discover that the same person is behind several of the tools that make your work easier: Qiusheng Wu . An academic who decided to make GIS lighter and more useful. His contribution doesn’t rely on grand pronouncements. While many promise to transform the industry, Wu simply does. He publishes, improves, documents, and releases packages that solve concrete problems for thousands of users who just need to work without hindrance. Their influence is evident. Geemap made Earth Engine more manageable. Leafmap paved a simpler path to interactive visualizations. Samgeo and GeoAI brought new segmentation and machine learning techniques to spatial analysis without requiring PhDs in programming. And what’s most interesting is that he never came across as a guru. He doesn’t sell snake oil. He doesn’t embellish his contributions. He builds, shares, and lets the community adopt him. Today, many use his tools without knowing who he is, and that speaks volumes more than any award. In a noisy environment, Wu stands out for a rare virtue. He makes the complex work as if it were simple. And those of us who live surrounded by scripts, data, and maps know how rare that is.”
Alex Sivitskis - “This experience would not have been possible without the knowledge and practice I gained through a recently completed Introduction to GIS Programming course from Dr. Qiusheng Wu. His commitment to open geospatial education continues to inspire me and his resources made these applications accessible to both adults and youth alike. This course has vastly expanded my understanding of programming, geospatial data science, and visualization capabilities. I’m excited to apply these learning across contexts. More to come soon.”

Kyle Walker - “No one can beat Qiusheng Wu, he’s the most influential geographer working today in my opinion.”
Milos Makes Maps - “Qiusheng Wu has done more to democratize geospatial Python than almost anyone through powerhouse open-source packages and countless YouTube tutorials that have lifted a whole generation of mappers. I’m shouting out his new book. Here’s why it deserves a spot on your desk.”
Christopher Ramos - “Dr. Qunsheng Wu is truly a gift to the open-source geospatial world. He has authored several incredible Python packages, including geemap, geoai, and leafmap, which are vital tools for researchers and practitioners alike. I am personally excited to see how the geoai package develops. His YouTube tutorials were instrumental in my own thesis work, helping me gather and analyze data from the cloud. His teaching accelerated my journey. In his new book, Introduction to GIS Programming, Dr. Wu provides excellent guidance on everything from setting up your computing environment to writing efficient workflows. I wish I had this resource when I was starting out; it would have saved me countless hours.”
Sara Maktabi - “Three weeks ago, I received Introduction to GIS Programming, by Dr. Qiusheng Wu and I am glad I did! It is a clear and approachable read, perfect for anyone looking to get started with GIS programming. The step-by-step examples and practical exercises make even complex concepts feel manageable. Whether you are new to Python, GIS, or both, this book helps bridge the gap.Highly recommend for students, researchers, and professionals aiming to integrate spatial analysis into their workflows.”
Brooks Groves - “Just completed the Introduction to GIS Programming course by Dr. Qiusheng Wu — and what a journey it’s been! This course provided a deep dive into Python for geospatial analysis, covering everything from the fundamentals to advanced tools like GeoPandas, Rasterio, Leafmap, Geemap, SAMGeo, and HyperCoast. I especially enjoyed working with Rioxarray and HyperCoast — incredibly powerful tools that have added serious firepower to my geospatial skillset. Dr. Wu is an exceptional instructor. His teaching style makes complex topics accessible, and the hands-on labs made learning both practical and engaging. I now feel much more confident tackling real-world GIS problems with code.”
Akib Ahmed - “I just completed an amazing course on GIS Programming offered by the University of Tennessee. Thank you, Dr. Qiusheng Wu (seriously, this guy is a GIS Jedi), for making this possible! It took a considerable amount of time from start to finish, but it was definitely worth it. If you’re even remotely into GIS or looking to dive deeper into the world of geospatial technology, this is a MUST-DO!!!”
Muhammad Mehdi - “Sir’s new book ‘Introduction to GIS Programming’ is not just a book — it’s a bridge connecting geography students to the world of technology. With its simple language, practical examples, and academic depth, it has truly become a popular choice among learners. Teachers like him are the pride of the nation — whose words serve not just as guidance, but as a beacon of inspiration.”
Baran Mohammadzadeh - “I’ve just received your book and I’m so excited to begin my journey into this incredible world of GIS programming. As a beginner, I truly appreciate the clarity and depth of your tutorials — they make diving into this field much less intimidating. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such an accessible way. Looking forward to learning more with each page!”
Ahmed Refaat - “This is what makes the open-source GeoAI community so powerful. Thank you for not just doing the work, but for taking the time to create such a comprehensive tutorial with notebooks, code, and documentation. You are lowering the barrier to entry and empowering so many others to learn and build. A huge service to the community!”
Peter Boateng - “I’m determined to move from making just maps to building systems. That’s why I invested in Qiusheng Wu’s Introduction to GIS Programming. The book is packed with practical exercises that guide beginner mappers into the world of open-source GIS development. It’s only been a few days since I got my copy, but I can already say—it’s worth every dollar. If you’re serious about transitioning into GIS programming, I highly recommend it.”
Wahiu Kimari - “Qiusheng Wu, you make coding and GIS seem like a walk in the park. Do not get me wrong, you need to put in the effort to grasp the concepts. I had such fear and anxiety towards coding before I came across your course, and you made me feel at ease and confident to understand the concepts that make up this very INFORMATIVE programme!!! Hats off to you and I highly recommend this course for people in the field of Geosciences and GIS.”
Archana Maheshwari - “Huge appreciation for Qiusheng Wu - he consistently goes above and beyond to share his knowledge with others. His commitment to open science and accessible learning is truly inspiring.”
Brian Bergstrom - “Here is a map I made for the GIS programming course I am taking from University of Tennessee Knoxville with Qiusheng Wu. I really like the course so far and like learning in Jupyter Lab vs. other python courses I have taken in the past. Dr. Wu really gives you really good geospatial examples to work with, even when learning the basics of Python. No “Hello World” or Monty Python jokes. Most of the work deals with coordinates (latitude, longitude), which I never realized had so much functionality in Python.”
Arunabha Gupta - “Thank you Qiusheng Wu, your open geo sessions have been extremely helpful in polishing my geospatial analytics capabilities especially when it comes in ability to visualise the analysis on open source platforms.”
Mina Nada - “I just finished Qiusheng Wu’s GIS Programming course, and I’m genuinely blown away. It was mind boggling to see how using open-source geospatial tools can solve real-world problems. I got to explore how tools like these can be applied to analyze, map, and visualize data in ways I hadn’t thought possible. It’s amazing how accessible and powerful open-source software has become for geospatial work. This course gave me a deeper appreciation for how these skills can make an impact in so many fields. If you’ve been considering expanding your GIS skills or diving into open-source tools, I can’t recommend it enough.”
Pratikshya Regmi - “Dr. Wu is truly an inspiration—his work continues to motivate me to push boundaries in my field. Looking forward to staying connected and seeing the amazing impact of his work!”
Srinivas Rao - “It’s incredible to see educators like Qiusheng Wu sharing their lecture videos online, making advanced geospatial knowledge accessible to everyone. These open resources are a true gift to learners and professionals, driving growth and innovation in the field. Thank you, Qiusheng Wu for your dedication to teaching!”
Archana Maheshwari - “Imagine having access to world-class geospatial lectures and tools, all at your fingertips—for free! Open resources like these don’t just educate—they inspire a global community to push the boundaries of geospatial science. It’s incredible to see educators like Dr. Qiusheng Wu sharing their lecture videos online, making advanced geospatial knowledge openly accessible to everyone. Having such resources available is a gift to learners and professionals alike, fostering growth and innovation in the field. Thank you, Dr. Qiusheng Wu, for your dedication to teaching.”

Christopher Ramos - “This week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the FOSS4GNA conference in St. Louis, MO, where I met some truly inspiring individuals doing amazing things in the geospatial world. A highlight for me was meeting one of my personal heroes, Dr. Qiusheng Wu, whose work has had a profound impact on my own geospatial journey. Dr. Wu’s open-source packages and tutorials have been instrumental in helping me navigate through some of the more challenging aspects of my thesis. Getting the chance to learn from him in person was an absolute honor. Thank you, Dr. Wu, for all you’ve done for the geospatial community and for continuing to inspire and educate. It was a privilege to meet you and see firsthand the passion you bring to this field.”
M. Verónica Arámbula Coyote - "The impact of Dr. Qiusheng Wu’s work extends far beyond academia. His innovations in wetland conservation, geospatial education, and the development of open-source tools are helping to shape the future of geospatial science. By combining his expertise with a commitment to open access and education, Dr. Wu is not only advancing the field but also fostering the next generation of geospatial scientists. For those interested in exploring the cutting edge of geospatial science, Dr. Qiusheng Wu’s work is a must-follow. His dedication to wetlands conservation, his innovative teaching methods, and his commitment to open-source geospatial tools are paving the way for a more informed and sustainable future.
Juan Felipe Mendez Espinosa - “Dr. Qiusheng Wu is a prominent professor and figure in the field of geospatial data science. Thanks for the opportunity to learn from you. The practical projects in the course have shown me how big data is being used globally to tackle different problems. Moreover, this has enabled me to interpret complex data more accurately and make more informed decisions.”
Igor Boninsenha - “Despite my initial unfamiliarity with GEE, my proficiency in Python guided me towards leveraging this platform. I discovered invaluable guidance through posts by Prof. Qiusheng Wu , who introduced me to the geemap tool. If you want to delve deeper into these tools, I highly recommend following Prof. Qiusheng Wu on LinkedIn and exploring his YouTube channel, particularly his playlist on geemap.”
Steven Hills - “The best resource for GEE is Qiusheng Wu https://wetlands.io/ website and YouTube series. Literally Dr. Wu has a thousand tutorials, lessons, & videos. If you want to teach yourself GEE, that is where you should start and follow here on linked in where he is quite active.”
Amjad Raza - “As a GIS enthusiast, I’ve often faced challenges in creating compelling visualizations while developing Python-based applications. After extensive research, I’ve discovered a game-changing solution that I wish I’d known when I first started:Introducing leafmap.org: Your One-Stop GIS Toolkit. I highly recommend following Qiusheng Wu on YouTube. His comprehensive tutorials have been invaluable in my learning journey.”
Vance Russell - “Some of this book is adapted from Qiusheng Wu’s extensive, innovative, and useful geospatial resources, such as Geemap and Leafmap. Dr. Wu’s vast geospatial knowledge, tutorials, videos, and courses are an incredible learning resource. Thank you, Qiusheng! I only hope this complements your work.”
SANTANU BANERJEE - “I extend my thanks to Qiusheng Wu for his exceptional teaching of Python and remote sensing. Through his guidance and expertise, I have been able to delve deeper into the realm of remote sensing and harness the power of Python for analysis and visualization. His dedication to educating others is truly commendable. For those interested in exploring further, I highly recommend following Qiusheng Wu’s YouTube channel, where he shares valuable insights and tutorials on utilizing the GEEMAP package in various projects. The resources available on his channel serve as invaluable tools for anyone looking to enhance their skills in remote sensing and geospatial analysis.”
Mriganka Sarkar - “I am reaching out to express my deep admiration for the content you share on your YouTube channel. Over the past year, I’ve been an avid follower of your work, especially since embarking on my journey in climate sciences. Your insights and expertise have been invaluable to me, and I’ve even contacted you via email in pursuit of study and research opportunities inspired by your dedication. Your YouTube videos are incredibly enlightening. As a 40-year-old learner, I find your content both fascinating and enriching. I simply wanted to take a moment to convey my gratitude for the valuable knowledge you impart and to encourage you to continue your outstanding work. Your efforts are truly making a difference in the lives of learners like myself.”
Satyam Suman - “It is one of the best opensource gift to Geospatial community and I have been using it for lot(almost all) of my gis works. All thanks to Qiusheng Wu for the two wonderful open-source solution geemap and leafmap.”
Abdul-Karim Fuseini - “If you’re an aspiring geospatial developer, Professor Qiusheng Wu is a must follow mentor. He doesn’t just run through the workflows in his teaching but also gives details about the functionalities of each segment/tool. Professor Qiusheng Wu is an impactful teacher.”
Anderson Bezerra - “I completed the course “SPATIAL DATA MANAGEMENT WITH GOOGLE EARTH ENGINE” offered by from United Nations University! The course is taught by professor Qiusheng Wu, creator of the GEEMAP package for the Python language. What I can say about the course is that it’s fantastic, a lot of learning and the teacher’s teaching is very good. I had already used the package while following the teacher’s YouTube channel (which is also a source of a lot of learning). I just have to thank you.”
Krishnagopal Halder - “geemap is a game-changer developed by Dr. Qiusheng Wu. Discover how its user-friendly interface and integration with Google Earth Engine are reshaping geospatial analysis, making it accessible for researchers, GIS professionals, and educators alike. Explore the interactive capabilities and educational impact that have fueled the library’s rising popularity. Kudos to Dr. Wu for revolutionizing geospatial science with this powerful tool!”

Kenneth Ekpetere - “Dr. Wu has been a significant inspiration in the fields of Remote Sensing, GIS, and Geospatial Data Analysis. His contributions, including the geemap and leafmap GEE Python libraries, have greatly facilitated research for the wider community. Beyond his remarkable professional achievements, Dr. Wu is a humble and approachable individual. He genuinely listens to others discuss their research, displaying a keen interest in diverse projects. Notably, he refrains from boasting about his own accomplishments, allowing his impactful works to speak for themselves. I was impressed by his patience as he waited nearly 30 minutes in one spot to make our meeting convenient. Truly, a rare gem and icon in the field.”
Gokul Gopan - “Building on my QGIS expertise, I’ve completed Dr. Qiusheng Wu’s PostGIS course, gaining proficiency from SQL basics to GeoPandas for advanced geospatial analysis. In our digital era, such open access to knowledge is a cornerstone for innovation in the GIS field. I extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Qiusheng Wu for the rich content, Justin S. Chang for his LinkedIn share, Ujaval Gandhi for personal guidance, and all who’ve supported me.”
Pratikshya Regmi - “It was truly an honor to meet Qiusheng Wu in person. His presentation was not only exceptional but also one of the most inspiring I’ve ever attended. Dr. Wu’s life story resonated deeply with me, and as I listened, it felt like I was reliving my own journey. Dr. Wu, you are a genuine source of inspiration to me. I’ve been following your work since 2020, and finally, I had the privilege of meeting you in person. There’s so much I aspire to learn from your unwavering dedication and relentless hard work. Your contributions to the geospatial field, particularly your groundbreaking work with Google Earth Engine, are nothing short of remarkable. You’ve made significant strides in the realm of geospatial big data processing and analysis, and your impact is truly commendable.”
Rennan Paloschi - “Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! It’s no surprise to see your name among the top 2% of the world’s most-cited scientists. Your publications and works have been an invaluable source of knowledge and inspiration for me throughout my professional journey. Thank you for your significant contributions to the field and for indirectly aiding my development. Keep shining!”
Ujaval Gandhi - “Absolute honor to meet Qiusheng Wu in-person who has inspired me and countless others with his skill and generosity. In words of one of my students “Qiusheng Wu is my favorite person on the internet!””
AbidOUDEBJI - “Your generous contribution, particularly in rapidly providing seamless and continuous access to high-quality satellite imagery, has been and continues to be incredibly valuable. The imagery you’ve provided is being utilized by various NGOs, researchers, YouTubers, and the wider public. It enables intuitive use of before-and-after damage assessment imagery, which has played a crucial role in my work analyzing and categorizing earthquake-affected Douars. Thank you for making this invaluable resource accessible to all!”
Alexander CS Hendorf - “I think the geemap by Qiusheng Wu is one the most well-prepared tutorial I have ever come across at SciPy Conference.”
Joshua Bailey - “Qiusheng Wu is an absolute rockstar. In my mind, he is an embodiment of the Earth Observation community’s greatest virtues. He seems to work tirelessly for the benefit of all, publishing tutorials and tools like segment-geospatial that make powerful analysis more accessible and user-friendly. He actively contributes to many major projects, while cultivating an open and collaborative community of geospatial developers who in turn do the same. If you’re not already following him, I highly recommend it.”
Newly hired to TT job - “Your sofrware has transformed my research and teaching and I’m not exaggerating when I say I’m where I’m at because of your work.”
Jariiban - “Qiusheng Wu & Ujaval Gandhi have been the most impactful individuals in my geospatial learning journey. Thanks for all you both do for the community.”
Batuhan Kavlak - “I learned many things by Qiusheng Wu in the GIS journey. He shows another great example of how open standards creates value for every stakeholder in the industry. By just following the standards, you are letting a crowd to add value to your business. Open source is not only an idealistic ethical value, it’s needed, it makes sense, it creates value.”

Jonathan Whitaker - “Time for an appreciation thread! Qiusheng Wu has done some phenomenal work making #gee accessible. Here’s why I’m such a fan: 1. The geemap package (https://geemap.org) takes a tool (Google Earth Engine) that was somewhat intimidating and makes it accessible to a lot more people. But while the software is great, where this really shines is the documentation. 2. Qiusheng Wu has been continually creating tutorials, documentation and videos showing how to accomplish pretty much anything with earth engine / geemap. This fills a major gap and will make it soooo much easier for newcomers to start playing around. 3. I’m in awe of the pace of creation, the consistent quality and most recently the fastest issue-to-commit time I’ve ever witnessed. 4. Thank you for your contributions to this community. We appreciate the work you’ve done, and I’m very much looking forward to watching (and hopefully contributing to!) this project going forward.”
Matthew Ross - “One example for me is the incredible videos/code/tutorials being produced by Qiusheng Wu. His geemap tutorials have enormous research value and clear positive metrics (repo downloads or stars + youtube stats). Can we make sure those are part of our tenure process? How?”
Emiliano G Santin - “Qiusheng WU, there r thousand great things I could say about #GEEMAP the tutorials, videos & all the fantastic work you do. I wish I had a Professor like you. I hope your students take full advantage of your lectures. Skills I learned from your tutorials help me solve real work issues.”
Daniele Grott - “Dear Professor, thank you so much for your passion and effort. You finally democratized the geo-science for every student: before geemap was pretty impossible for everyone to use, manipulate geodata without specific skills. The world is a better place with people like you, and I want to express my personal gratitute because you costance and devotion inspire me everyday to be a better person, a better professor and help students to reach more information thanks to python and open source projects! Thank you so much!”