Research

Exploring the Potential of Hyperspectral EMIT data to Assess Phytoplankton Community Composition and Carbon Dynamics in the Wetland-Estuarine Systems of the northern Gulf of Mexico (Role: Lead PI; 2024 - 2027)

Biological vulnerability to hypoxia under a warmer climate in the northern Gulf of Mexico (Role: Co-I; 2023 - 2027)

Integrating remote sensing and numerical modeling technology to detect and manage current and future harmful algal blooms in Louisiana’s coastal and tidal waters (Role: Co-I; 2024 - 2027)

Assessing climate variability and change effects on coastal Louisiana using ocean color biogeochemical indicators from remote sensing (Role: Co-I; 2022 - 2024)

Informing project design and long-term monitoring and adaptive management of large-scale ecosystem restoration to maximize natural resource benefits through the protection and enhancement of seagrass habitat at the Chandeleur Islands, LA (Role: Co-I; 2023-2028)

Revealing Phytoplankton Diversity in Louisiana Estuaries: A Hyperspectral Exploration with Field, Laboratory, and Satellite Data Powered by Spectral Mixture Analysis (Role: Lead PI; 2024-2027)

Future Scenarios of Phytoplankton Taxonomic Composition and Harmful Algal Bloom Dynamics in the Mississippi-Atchafalaya River System: Leveraging PACE, Optics-Inspired Deep Learning and Coupled Modeling (Role: Lead PI; 2024-2027)

Collaborations in Artificial Intelligence and Geosciences (CAIG): Empowering Artificial Intelligence to Reveal Phytoplankton Community Dynamics in Coastal Oceans (Role: Co-I; 2025-2027)

Reversing Disproportionate Impacts of Hydroclimatic Extremes in Water-Rich Regions via Justice-Minded Research and Collaborative Adaptation Planning (Role: Co-I; 2024-2028)

Studying Phytoplankton Community Composition in Barataria Estuary Using Multi-Satellite Data and Field Observations