About the Lab

Our research team at KIOST focuses on satellite remote sensing and marine meteorology, with the goal of understanding and predicting key ocean–atmosphere processes in a changing climate. We develop advanced satellite algorithms and long-term ocean color datasets to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and continuity of GOCI and GOCI-II missions.

We actively collaborate with NASA, NOAA, MIT, and other international partners to improve satellite-based ocean color applications and assess climate-driven changes in marine ecosystems.

In addition, for tropical cyclone research, we closely work with U.S. partners such as Colorado State University and Florida State University, focusing on air–sea interactions, upper-ocean thermal structure, and their roles in typhoon intensification under a warming climate. 

Research Areas

• Satellite radiometric calibration and long-term stability monitoring

• Development of regional and global ocean color datasets (L2/L3)

• Marine fog detection using geostationary satellites

• Marine heatwaves: mechanisms, satellite monitoring, and climate impacts

• Tropical cyclone intensification and AI-Satellite combined prediction

• Ocean–atmosphere interaction and marine weather research
  
  

Collaboration & Opportunities

We value interdisciplinary and international collaboration and welcome students and researchers who are motivated to work on ocean color data improvement, satellite remote sensing, and marine weather studies—including tropical cyclones, marine heatwaves, and sea fog.

NEWS: 2025 Government Award for Contributions to Scientific Advancement  

NEWS: Our research spotlighted in Washington Post 

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