Hi there and thanks so much for stumbling onto my page! A quick introduction of myself: I am currently (as of 2018) a research scientist under the Centre for Remote Imaging, Sensing and Processing (CRISP) in the National University of Singapore (NUS). I'm working with Dr. Liew Soo Chin in the area of ocean color remote sensing.
My current research area is in the retrieval of water quality parameters, such as amounts of colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM), chlorophyll, suspended particles and even the water depth and seafloor albedo in optically shallow waters from remote sensing instruments (be it satellite or at-sea based).
Before joining CRISP, I obtained my Ph.D at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (RSMAS) in the University of Miami in meteorology and physical oceanography. I was under a fabulous advisor (Prof. Peter J. Minnett - for future students who are thinking of being under his tutelage, feel free to send me an email for advice!) and researched on the Skin Sea Surface Temperature - understanding and relating it to heat fluxes at the air-sea interface. I used an at-sea infrared passive remote sensing interferometer for my studies to detect the Skin SST changes. Prior to this, I obtained a B.Eng in electrical engineering from the National University of Singapore, Singapore and worked as a process engineer for 3 years in a semiconductor company. What spurred me to enter the field of ocean sciences are my interests in better understanding the natural environment we live in, in hopes to help create a more sustainable environment plus gaining insight into the harmful actions humans may have on the environment. I have a soft spot for the physical aspect of ocean sciences, which came about through my college extra-curricular activity - lifesaving, and really wanted to utilize my engineering background in oceanographic applications.
My current research area is in the retrieval of water quality parameters, such as amounts of colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM), chlorophyll, suspended particles and even the water depth and seafloor albedo in optically shallow waters from remote sensing instruments (be it satellite or at-sea based).
Before joining CRISP, I obtained my Ph.D at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (RSMAS) in the University of Miami in meteorology and physical oceanography. I was under a fabulous advisor (Prof. Peter J. Minnett - for future students who are thinking of being under his tutelage, feel free to send me an email for advice!) and researched on the Skin Sea Surface Temperature - understanding and relating it to heat fluxes at the air-sea interface. I used an at-sea infrared passive remote sensing interferometer for my studies to detect the Skin SST changes. Prior to this, I obtained a B.Eng in electrical engineering from the National University of Singapore, Singapore and worked as a process engineer for 3 years in a semiconductor company. What spurred me to enter the field of ocean sciences are my interests in better understanding the natural environment we live in, in hopes to help create a more sustainable environment plus gaining insight into the harmful actions humans may have on the environment. I have a soft spot for the physical aspect of ocean sciences, which came about through my college extra-curricular activity - lifesaving, and really wanted to utilize my engineering background in oceanographic applications.