Geomatics Program

Dr. Bon A. Dewitt, Associate Director and Associate Professor

Bon Dewitt joined the faculty of the University of Florida in 1988. His specialties within Geomatics include Photogrammetry, Digital Mapping, and Subdivision Design. At present, Bon is an Associate Professor and administers the Geomatics Program in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation. He conducts research and teaches courses in many of the various aspects of Geomatics. Dr. Dewitt is licensed as a Professional Surveyor and Mapper in the State of Florida and serves as Treasurer for the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society. He is also a Fellow Member of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing and has served on the ASPRS Florida Region Board of Directors for over twenty years.

Degrees:

PhD, University of Wisconsin 1989 (Major: Photogrammetry, Minor: Computer Science)
MS, University of Wisconsin 1982 (Major: Photogrammetry)
BS, University of Wisconsin 1980 (Majors: Surveying and Civil Engineering)

Honors and Awards

Fellow Member, 2014. American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

President’s Award, 2012. Florida Surveying and Mapping Society.

John I. Davidson President’s Award for Practical Papers, 2010. American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

Ford Bartlett Award, 2010. American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

President’s Award, 2010. Florida Surveying and Mapping Society.

Jim Bennett Board Member of the Year, 2007. Florida Surveying and Mapping Society.

Professional Development Award, 2002. Florida Surveying and Mapping Society.

President’s Award, 2001. Florida Surveying and Mapping Society

Intergraph Award for Best Scientific Paper in Spatial Standards, 1996. American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

Merit Award, 1996. American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

Teaching Improvement Program Awards, University of Florida, 1993-1994 and 1998-1999 academic years.

Nominated by Department Chair for Outstanding Teaching Award, 1993.

Wild Heerbrugg Photogrammetric Fellowship Award, 1982, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

Bausch and Lomb Photogrammetric Award for the Best Paper on Photogrammetry by a College Student (graduate), 1981.

Chi Epsilon, Honorary Civil Engineering Fraternity, 1981

Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society, 1979

Professional Societies and Service

American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 1981 to present.
Member of the Board of Directors of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing – Florida Region, 1993 to present.
Florida Surveying and Mapping Society, 2000 to present