About Me

I am a remote sensing data scientist and Postdoctoral Associate at the Yale School of the Environment, where I work with Dr. Luke C. Sanford in the Study of Politics and Institutions with Remote Environmental Sensing (SPIRES) Lab to advance our understanding of complex human–environment systems using big spatiotemporal data and artificial intelligence. I earned my Ph.D. in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Connecticut (UConn), where I was advised by Dr. Zhe Zhu in the Global Environmental Remote Sensing Laboratory (GERS Lab).

My research lies at the intersection of ecosystem science, human–environment systems, and geospatial data science. I integrate Earth observation, field measurements, causal inference, and AI to understand ecosystem resilience, human–environment disturbance and adaptation, and socio-ecological vulnerability across scales. I am particularly interested in translating this research into actionable insights for natural resource management, infrastructure resilience, forest carbon monitoring, and environmental policy. You can learn more about my work on the Research page.

Outside of research, I enjoy hiking, playing badminton, spending time with my dog, and exploring how data can help us better understand our changing planet.

Education

• Ph.D. Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Connecticut, 2025
• M.Sc. Meteorology and Physical Oceanography, University of Miami, 2020
• B.Sc. Marine Technology, Ocean University of China, 2018