Research

My research interests are diverse and include surface ocean flow dynamics, material transport, ocean forecasting and predictability, biogeography, and ocean-atmosphere dynamics. Below are current and past research projects that I have conducted, participated in, or contributed to.

Evaluation of the Real-Time Ocean Forecast System in Florida Atlantic Coastal Waters

Undergraduate research: continuation of a Marine Field Projects summer interdisciplinary cruise research project
2007-2008

Non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) of phytoplankton in the Mid-Atlantic coastal ocean

Seagoing project aboard the R/V Hugh R. Sharp over the course of 12 months
2008-2009

Predicting three-dimensional ocean density structure from remotely sensed surface observations

Master’s thesis research at the University of Delaware under the advisory and mentorship of Dr. Matt Oliver
2008-2010

Global Climate Patterns: An Overview

Compilation of introductory summaries of all known climate patterns in order to stimulate further research endeavors
2015-2017

Lagrangian trajectory prediction using machine learning

Ph.D. dissertation research at the University of Miami under the direction of Dr. Tamay Özgökmen
2016-2021

Advancing Innovative Data Processing Techniques by Leveraging AI and ML Technologies

Improving efficiency of identifying, tracking, and ageing fish from video and imagery
2023-present