Current Appointments & Affiliations
Instructor in the Marine Science and Conservation Division
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2023 - Present
Marine Science and Conservation,
Nicholas School of the Environment
Recent Publications
Comparison of 3D structural metrics on oyster reefs using unoccupied aircraft photogrammetry and terrestrial LiDAR across a tidal elevation gradient
Journal Article Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation · August 1, 2023 Physical structures generated from ecosystem engineers can have a cascade of impacts on the ecological community and the surrounding landscape. The Eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica can form extensive intertidal reefs, whose three-dimensional structures ... Full text CiteEstimation of Intertidal Oyster Reef Density Using Spectral and Structural Characteristics Derived from Unoccupied Aircraft Systems and Structure from Motion Photogrammetry
Journal Article Remote Sensing · May 1, 2022 Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) are an important component of the ecology and economy in coastal zones. Through the long-term consolidation of densely clustered shells, oyster reefs generate three-dimensional and complex structures that yield a sui ... Full text CiteConsiderations and tradeoffs of UAS-based coastal wetland monitoring in the Southeastern United States
Journal Article Frontiers in Remote Sensing · January 1, 2022 Coastal wetlands of the Southeastern United States host a high abundance and diversity of critical species and provide essential ecosystem services. A rise in threats to these vulnerable habitats has led to an increased focus on research and monitoring in ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
NC Flies to MaRRS
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Burroughs Wellcome Fund · 2021 - 2025Research to Operationalize the use of UAS in Wetland Monitoring in support of the NOAA/NERRs science mission.
ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · 2020 - 2024Tracking shoreline position, elevation change, and habitat shifts in the Rachel Carson Reserve using UAS-based remote sensing
ResearchResearch Scientist · Awarded by NC Division of Coastal Management · 2022 - 2023View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ·
2017
Ph.D.