Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Spatial Analysis Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in spatial analysis in united states
923 professors found
Political and Policy Sciences The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson Texas USA
United States
Research Interests
Human Geography
Statistics
Spatial Analysis
Spatial Statistics
Spatial Econometrics
University of South Florida
United States
Research Interests
Statistics
Cartography
Spatial Analysis
Association Studies
Transportation Economics
Assistant Professor
University of Minnesota
United States
Research Interests
Cartography
Human Geography
Spatial Analysis
Travel Behavior
Spatial Cognition
Professor
University of Georgia
United States
Research Interests
Cultural Geography
Epidemiology
Spatial Analysis
Geospatial Information
Social Media
Associate Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
United States
Research Interests
Cartography
Human Geography
Spatial Analysis
Geographical Science
Spatial Reasoning
Professor
University of California, Santa Barbara
United States
Research Interests
Human Geography
Cartography
Spatial Analysis
Urban Planning
Landscape Ecology
Assistant Professor
University of Oklahoma
United States
Research Interests
Climatology
Meteorology
Spatial Analysis
Earth Observation
Land Use Planning
Assistant Professor
Florida State University
United States
Research Interests
Physical Geography
Human Geography
Spatial Analysis
Spatial Statistics
Geography
Assistant Professor of Urban Science
Florida State University
United States
Research Interests
Physical Geography
Cartography
Spatial Analysis
Geographical Science
Geography
914 more professors to explore
Sign up free to see them all, and ask ApplyKite Twin which ones fit you best.
Popular positions
Yijun Lin
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
United States
.
1 month ago
Assistant Professor Yijun Lin at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale is looking for motivated Ph.D. students to join research in AI , Machine Learning , and Spatial Science . The research theme is Spatial Intelligence , with a focus on developing AI methods to understand complex human-environment interactions from sparse, heterogeneous, multimodal spatial and spatiotemporal data. The work is especially relevant for students interested in GeoAI , spatiotemporal AI , and computational approac...
Computer Science
Information Technology
Geography
+5 more
1 month ago
University of Georgia
United States
.
1 month ago
PhD position available at the University of Georgia , College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Athens, Georgia, USA, within Dr. Lorena Lacerda ’s Lacerda Research Group and the Integrative Precision Agriculture (IPA) team. The project focuses on precision agriculture and remote sensing , including satellite and UAV-based applications for agriculture. Research tasks include geostatistics and data analysis, especially with thermal imagery , plus extensive fieldwork and UAV-based data coll...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Agriculture
+7 more
1 month ago
Yue Lin
University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign
United States
.
4 months ago
Fully funded PhD opportunity in GeoAI at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign , in the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Science (GIS). The Geospatial Computing and Society Lab studies how geospatial technologies are designed, deployed, and governed, with a focus on social consequences and more just futures. Research themes include spatial data science , geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI) , critical GeoAI , algorithmic models, data systems, privacy, socio-spatial ...
Computer Science
Sociology
Information Technology
+5 more
4 months ago
Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Pennsylvania State University
United States
Research Interests
Transportation Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Traffic Management
Traffic Flow Theory
Construction Materials Engineering
Assistant Professor
University of Connecticut
United States
Research Interests
Transportation Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Traffic Psychology
Traffic Flow Theory
Network Topology
Associate Professor
University of Houston
United States
Research Interests
Petrophysics
Reservoir Engineering
Porosity Analysis
Zeolite Science
Petroleum Engineering
Opportunities these professors hire for
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Just Landed
United States
.
New Today
Just Landed
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Applied Economics within the Department of Finance at Gies College of Business. The postdoctoral researcher will work with Dr. David Molitor , Associate Professor of Finance and Economics, and other scholars affiliated with the Health Care Research Initiative (HCRI). The research portfolio covers applied economics projects in health, environment, and education , with a particular emphasis on inn...
Geography
Randomized Controlled Trial
Spatial Analysis
+7 more
New Today
Cornell University
Top university
Just Landed
United States
.
New Today
Top university
Just Landed
DARE is hiring a Postdoctoral Associate in Machine Learning and Remote Sensing to contribute to global-scale mapping of critical water infrastructure. The position is part of the Dynamic Atlas of Riverine Ecosystems and Infrastructure (DARE) project. The postdoctoral researcher will work on applying machine learning, remote sensing, and geospatial data analysis to understand and map water infrastructure at a global scale, with connections to hydrology and riverine ecosystems. The researcher will...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Remote Sensing
+4 more
New Today
University of California, Irvine
Just Landed
United States
.
New Today
Just Landed
The Department of Earth System Science at the University of California, Irvine is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to investigate the global spatial organization of precipitation, soil moisture, and vegetation using satellite observations and models. This research sits at the intersection of hydrology, remote sensing, and Earth system science, with a strong emphasis on understanding how hydrologic and vegetation conditions vary across spatial scales. The project examines the environmental factors ...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Biology
+9 more
New Today
Explore other paths
ApplyKite Twin
Not sure which professor is right for you?
Your Twin reads your CV, searches every professor by meaning, not keywords, and learns what you want as you apply. Ask it anything about your application.
Tools for this step
Email to a professorAn email built on the professor's own papers.Research proposal generatorFrom an idea to a proposal that cites real papers.Supervisor finderProfessors, universities and openings that fit your research.See every toolFind PhD supervisors who research spatial analysis
Describe your research and see the professors who publish on it, free.
Quick
Questions
Should I email professors before submitting my PhD application?
Yes. A well-targeted email can significantly improve your chances in many research-based programs.
What should I include in my first email to a professor?
A brief introduction, research interests aligned with the professor’s work, CV, and (if available) publication links.
How long should I wait before following up with a professor?
Typically 7–14 days. One polite follow-up is considered acceptable.
Is it better to send the same email to many professors?
No. Personalized emails that clearly match the professor’s research receive far better response rates.
Do I need a full research proposal when contacting professors?
Usually not initially — a short research summary is sufficient unless the professor specifically requests a full proposal.