Firman Hadi

Firman Hadi

Researcher / Educator / Developer

Welcome to my personal space. I explore ideas at the intersection of technology, education, and research. Here you'll find my activities, teachings, thoughts, and ongoing research.

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Activity Calendar

A heatmap of what I've been up to throughout the year

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Courses, Workshops, Lectures & Notes

Sharing knowledge through structured learning experiences

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PCA in Remote Sensing

2026-04-07

A 10-minute interactive visual guide to Principal Component Analysis in satellite imagery — from band correlation to eigenvalues, with live 2D PCA demo and change detection workflows.

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Backpropagation Explained

2026-04-07

A 10-minute interactive visual guide to backpropagation with narration — animated neural networks, gradient descent, and a live training demo.

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Urban Geospatial Analytics: 9 Weeks to Map Indonesian Cities

2026-04-03

A 9-week interactive workshop covering Python, GeoPandas, OSMnx, PostGIS, Google Earth Engine, and Streamlit dashboarding for Indonesian urban analysis — from zoning regulations (KDB/KLB) to coastal risk modeling and ride-hailing flows.

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REEPS Biodiversity Spatial Analysis Workshop

2026-03-29

An interactive workshop on biodiversity spatial analysis covering species diversity mapping, connectivity analysis, temporal turnover, and conservation prioritization using Python and geospatial tools.

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Understanding Irrigation Performance Analysis

2026-03-28

An interactive course on irrigation performance analysis using Python, covering efficiency metrics, spatial analysis, and performance evaluation techniques.

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EUDR Forest Analyzer Course

2026-03-26

A course on forest analysis tools and techniques for EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance.

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Big Data Processing with Spark, Dask & AWS

2026-03-26

A comprehensive course on big data processing using Apache Spark, Dask, and AWS cloud services.

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Satellite Super-Resolution Workshop

2026-03-26

An interactive hands-on workshop on enhancing satellite imagery resolution using super-resolution techniques.

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GIS Analyst Training

2026-03-26

An interactive workshop covering GIS analysis techniques, spatial queries, and practical problem-solving for aspiring GIS analysts.

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QGIS for Sustainable Plantation Management

2026-03-26

An interactive course on using QGIS for sustainable plantation management, covering spatial analysis, land use planning, and environmental monitoring.

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Back Propagation Infographic

2026-03-26

A visual guide explaining the back propagation algorithm used in training neural networks.

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Things on My Mind

Unfiltered explorations, ideas, and occasional wisdom

2026-03-20 · personal writing

Why I Started Writing Again

After years of keeping notes to myself, I decided it was time to share my thoughts with the world.

2026-03-10 · research open-science

The Future of Open Science

Open science is more than just open access papers. It's a fundamental shift in how we do research.

Publications, Projects & Notes

Academic work, open-source projects, and research notes from ongoing investigations

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Operational Landslide Hazard Mapping in West Java via Per-Event Normalisation and ΔNDVI Filtering of a Pretrained U-Net

Firman Hadi · 2026

An interactive 16-slide deck on cross-region transfer of a pretrained U-Net for landslide detection. Validated on Garut and Sukabumi (West Java) against 85 PVMBG field-investigated events: 100% within 1 km, ~90× signal above random — with no region-specific labels.

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An Adaptive and Modern Land Use / Land Cover Classification System for Indonesia Using Multisensor Earth Observation Imagery and Data-Driven Techniques

Hadi F., Wahyuddin Y., Sabri L.M., Suprayogi A., and Ramdani F. · 2025

This study addresses the critical need for accessible and cost-effective LULC training data collection by developing an innovative system that utilizes consumer-grade dashcams with GPS capabilities to generate georeferenced video datasets.

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Correlations between Human-Modified Landscape Structure and Bird Diversity in Paseh Sub-district, Sumedang District, Indonesia

Withaningsih S., Ramdhani M.G., Hadi F., Parikesit · 2025

This study investigates the correlations between human-modified landscape structures and bird diversity in the Paseh Sub-district, Sumedang District, West Java, Indonesia.

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Back Propagation Infographic

Firman Hadi · 2026

A visual guide explaining the back propagation algorithm used in training neural networks.

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Mapping Rice Fields from Space

Firman Hadi · 2026

Exploring techniques for identifying and mapping rice fields using satellite remote sensing data.

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Mapping Rice Growth from Space

Firman Hadi · 2026

Monitoring rice crop growth stages through multi-temporal satellite imagery analysis.

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Leveraging Time-Series Imageries and Open Source Tools for Enhanced Land Cover Classification

Hadi F., Sabri L.M., Prasetyo Y., Sudarsono B. · 2023

This study presents a comparative analysis of two methods for land cover classification: machine learning using Google Earth Engine and time-series imagery using R's sits package.

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Augmented Reality Application Using 3D Model of TLS: Case Study Plaosan Lor Temple

Rahmawati N., Prasetyo Y., Hadi F., et al. · 2023

This study develops an Augmented Reality application for the education and tourism sector through the development of a 3D model of Plaosan Lor Temple using Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS) data.

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From Laborers to Coffee Farmers: Collaborative Forest Management in West Java, Indonesia

Gunawan B., Abdoellah O.S., Hadi F., et al. · 2023

This study examines a collaborative forest management (CFM) program implementation in Bandung District, West Java, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches with GIS analysis.

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