About
I have a broad interest in the application of geospatial and remote sensing technologies to address environmental and societal challenges at scale. My background is in Remote Sensing & Oceanography, but since then I have branched out into data science, geospatial analysis, and software development. I’m particularly excited by the convergence of physics-based simulations (especially radiative transfer), remote sensing and machine learning. Take a look at my portfolio, and if you’d like to collaborate, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Check out my latest work
I've collaborated on a variety of projects with multiple research institutes and clients. Most of my work revolves around using optical imagery to monitor and analyze our changing planet.
Advancing water quality monitoring from space
Optical satellite imagery is used to monitor water quality from space. On behalf of a client, I implemented a physics-based inversion model to derive indicators such as chlorophyll-a from ESA Sentinel-2 satellite. The analysis focused on lakes and rivers in Germany and the United States.
Underwater hyperspectral imaging
In this article, we describe the use of underwater RGB and hyperspectral imaging to map the seafloor at centimeter-scale resolution. From the ingestion of raw data to insights into biodiversity, biomass and ecosystem health. This technology demonstrates the potential for precise, large-scale carbon assessment of aquatic ecosystems.
Physics-based inverse modelling of multi- and hyperspectral observations
A scientific paper published during my PhD, presenting the development and validation of a physics-based model for both forward and inverse simulations. The model enables the simulation of optical signals measured by multi- and hyperspectral ocean-observing satellites.
Hyperspectral image processing at scale
In this article, I outline the steps involved in processing large volumes of hyperspectral data, including the essential groundwork required before the data can be used for further analysis. The work focuses on implementing radiometric, geometric and water column correction models.
Collaborated with
Work experience
Data Scientist & Geospatial Consultant
Planblue GmbH
🇩🇪 Bremen, Germany
• Implemented automated validation workflows and quality control for raw sensor data and end-user data products. • Specified requirements and implemented solutions for geospatial data processing and storage using Xarray and Zarr. • Delivered analysis-ready geospatial data products as GIS compatible raster filesSenior Data Scientist
Planblue GmbH
🇩🇪 Bremen, Germany
• Led the design and development of processing pipelines for hyperspectral imagery, transforming raw data into analysis-ready products • Spearheaded the acquisition of a new optical sensor, enabling our imaging system to derive spectral reflectance measurements • Designed and conducted calibration and validation experiments to ensure accuracy and reliability of hyperspectral measurements • Interfacing between data science, engineering and business teamsRemote Sensing Consultant
Gybe (Flying Gybe Inc.)
🇺🇸 Portland, Oregon, United States
• Implementation of a physics based retrieval framework (HYDROPT) for the retrieval of water-quality parameters. • Implement the HYDROPT framework in a Docker container to scale and optimize processing of Sentinel-2 imagery in the cloud. • Validation of water quality retrievals for lakes and rivers in the US and Germany against in-situ measurements.PhD Remote Sensing & Oceanography
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
🇳🇱 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Developed and validated a physics-based inversion framework for multi- and hyperspectral sensors (HYDROPT) • Developed processing pipelines for hyperspectral radiative transfer simulations • Published research and presented at international conferences.Guest Researcher
University of Amsterdam
🇳🇱 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• PhD guest researcher conducting research on in-water radiative transfer and bio-optical modelsVisiting Research Scientist
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
🇺🇸 La Jolla Shores, California, United States
• On-going development of a physics based retrieval algorithm for satellite ocean color applications
Education
University of Amsterdam
University of Queensland
University of Amsterdam
Technical University Twente
Skills
To learn is to grow. To teach is to give
Here you'll find a selection of workshops and training sessions I've attended, events where I've presented my work to wider audiences, and courses and workshops I've taught.