Student Research Assistant at University at Albany, SUNY (2025-03 – Present)
Led a multiscale spatial and statistical environmental investigation quantifying the relationship between land surface temperature (LST) and tree canopy cover (TCC) across 152 U.S. cities
- Led a multiscale spatial and statistical environmental investigation quantifying the relationship between land surface temperature (LST) and tree canopy cover (TCC) across 152 U.S. cities, capturing variability across diverse climatic zones and urban morphologies; leveraged Google Earth Engine (GEE) for large-volume Landsat pixel-by-pixel data acquisition and ArcGIS to validate spatial consistency and verify data integrity at urban, state, and national scales.
- Compiled, processed, and integrated multi-source environmental datasets (LST, land cover, NDVI, albedo, and meteorological data) using GEE, ArcGIS, and R; applied rigorous data QA/QC protocols to a large pixel-level dataset spanning 152 cities, ensuring spatial consistency and producing analysis-ready outputs for real-time environmental investigation.
- Built and validated Generalized Additive Models (GAM) in R to statistically quantify canopy cover effects on surface temperature across cities with varying climatic conditions and urban morphologies; integrated model outputs with GIS spatial layers to generate investigation-grade findings supporting environmental site characterization and land use decision-making.
- Independently managed all phases of a multiscale research project from large-volume data acquisition and pixel-level processing through statistical modeling, spatial analysis, and technical write-up; currently preparing manuscript for submission to a high-impact peer-reviewed journal.
Volunteer at NYenvironcom (2026-03 – Present)
Supporting a multi-year water quality study focused on CTD monitoring station PKBK3S
- Supporting a multi-year water quality study focused on CTD monitoring station PKBK3S (2023–2025) compiling and preparing conductivity, temperature, depth, and turbidity datasets, standardizing units, variable names, and station codes across data sources in preparation for three-year summary analysis.
- Conducting data cleaning and QA/QC on CTD datasets to identify and remove invalid values, sensor anomalies, and known outage periods, researching and evaluating best-practice methods to ensure data integrity and produce reliable, real-time water quality outputs for station PKBK3S.
- Documenting data gaps and exclusions for CTD monitoring records; contributing to the preparation of annual descriptive statistics and three-year CTD summary tables and figures for integration into a formal water quality report.
Research Assistant at IORA Ecological Solutions (2023-06 – 2024-06)
Conducted field site characterizations and ecological assessments across multiple locations
- Conducted field site characterizations and ecological assessments across multiple locations, including soil sampling, surface water sampling, and vegetation surveys, logged soil profiles, documented subsurface conditions, and recorded field observations in accordance with standard protocols.
- Prepared site investigation reports integrating GPS based field mapping, ArcGIS spatial analyses, and multi-site sampling data, synthesized soil, vegetation, and hydrological findings into structured technical summaries for project teams and regulatory review.
- Supported site rehabilitation and reforestation projects by conducting ecosystem health monitoring, including soil condition assessments and surface water quality checks, participated in community engagement site visits and coordinated field logistics across multiple project areas.
Assistant Environmental Scientist at Eco Paryavaran Laboratories and Consultants (2022-08 – 2023-05)
Conducted baseline environmental sampling for Environmental Impact Assessments at multiple industrial sites
- Conducted baseline environmental sampling for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) at multiple industrial sites, collecting soil, air, and water samples to characterize site conditions and identify potential contamination pathways in support of regulatory submissions.
- Operated handheld environmental monitoring instruments (air quality meters, water quality probes, noise level meters) to collect quantitative baseline data for impact assessment parameters including air quality, noise, and surface water quality at industrial project sites.
- Coordinated with field technicians, contractors, and site representatives to support environmental site investigations, assisted in scoping field programs, managing sampling logistics, and ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols during field operations.
- Maintained detailed field logs, chain-of-custody records, and sampling documentation; contributed to Environmental Impact Assessment reports and environmental compliance submissions, ensuring data accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.
