Professional Preparation:
Ph.D. University of Louisiana at Lafayette
M.A. Bilkent University
M.Sc. University of Basque/ Liege / Southampton
Research Projects:
My research at the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) focuses on two projects. The first leverages machine learning to develop a regional classifier for phytoplankton images. The second project focuses on creating predictive models for functional phytoplankton groups, utilizing fluorescence data collected from autonomous platforms and ship-based observations in the Gulf of Alaska and Eastern Bering Sea. Both projects aim to enhance the accuracy of phytoplankton monitoring and forecasting, supporting improved ecosystem management, particularly concerning fisheries and the mitigation of harmful algal blooms.