Myung-Sook Jina Park, Ph.D.

I am a Principal Research Scientist in KIOST, South Korea, and working on satellite remote sensing and marine meteorology! 

For satellite algorithm development, I focus on satellite radiometric calibration and Level 3 datasets for the consistency and continuity of GOCI/GOCI-II data during the entire mission period. The research is essential for applying ocean color satellite data to climate diagnosis. I am also developing a Chlorophyll-a Concentration algorithm for East Asian waters with varying ocean and atmospheric conditions. In collaboration with NASA-NOAA-MIT, I recently developed ocean color data application technology for the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems. I develops the satellite-based marine fog detection algorithm.

I also focus on marine weather and climate, such as marine heatwaves, tropical cyclones, and sea fog.  I worked on marine heat wave mechanisms, satellite monitoring technology, and how marine heat waves interact with tropical cyclones. Following my postdoc topic, I continue to work on tropical cyclone intensification process and prediction based on satellite information.

I enjoy exploring new research through academic collaboration from different fields and cultures! We are recruiting highly motivated students and researchers who are interested in ocean color data improvement and application and marine weather such as tropical cyclone, marine heatwaves, and sea fog. Please contact Dr. Myung-Sook Park (mspark@kiost.ac.kr).