Research Interests
- Mapping Systems (LiDAR, Hyperspectral Imaging, SAR, GPS Positioning Systems)
- GIS & Geospatial Data Analysis (cartography, digital modeling, processing, quality control)
- Environment (coastal zone management, sustainability, climate change, habitat mapping)
- Data Acquisition (pre-project planning, mobilization, methodologies)
- New Technologies (new mobility solutions, trends in software and hardware, simulation models, decision support tools)
Thesis Project
Investigating the use of hyperspectral imagery for habitat classification, through comparing end-member extraction methods for seagrass detection and mapping within Plymouth Harbour and Buttermilk Bay, Massachusetts (USA).
Education
- Sept 2011 - Present: Candidate for MSc, Department of Geography; University of Waterloo
- Sept 2005 - May 2006: Adv. Diploma in Marine Geomatics; Centre of Geographic Sciences
- Sept 2000 - Dec 2004: BES, Department of Geography; University of Waterloo
Work Experience
- Jan 2012 – present: Teaching Assistant (GIS), University of Waterloo - Waterloo, Ontario
- Jan 2009 - Aug 2011: Hydrographer, Fugro Pelagos, Inc. - San Diego, California
- Apr 2009 - Jun 2009: GeoSAR Radar Operator, Fugro EarthData, Inc. - Frederick, Maryland
- Apr 2007 - Jan 2009: Geophysical Data Analyst, Fugro Seafloor Surveys, Inc. - Seattle, Washington
- Jun 2006 - Apr 2007: SHOALS Field Engineer, Fugro Pelagos, Inc. - Kiln, Mississippi
- Dec 2004 - Jun 2005: ALTM Data Processor, Optech Incorporated. - Vaughan, Ontario
Other Qualifications
- July 2010 Petrofac Basic Offshore Safety Induction, Emergency & Escape System Training
- February 2010 Fugro Pelagos, Inc. Multibeam Training
- August 2007 Fugro Starfix.Proc Multibeam Training
- May 2007 USCG Basic Marine Firefighting - STCW
- May 2007 STCW Basic Safety Training