My research interests lie in GIScience and Remote Sensing application in Natural Resources Management specifically forestry, agriculture and environment (FORAGE). I specifically use cutting-edge GIS and remote sensing methods to model spatial-temporal variations in biophysical parameters. Recently, I have been working on a unique set of tools of fusing ground measurements of vegetation traits; airborne and satellite imagery derivatives using machine learning and radiative transfer models. I have collaborated with Professors from the University of Maine on a NASA funded project on monitoring forest health and productivity using remote sensing. Currently I am a co-PI of a Northeastern States Research Cooperative (NSRC) project on Eastern White Pine Health Monitoring Through Remote Sensing Assessment of Foliar Traits. Additionally, I’m interested in wildlife GPS monitoring and Species Distribution Modelling (SDM).  I have collaborated with Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) and International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) on a project linking African elephant movement patterns to landscape fragmentation and forage abundance in the Amboseli ecosystem, Kenya. Detailed information on my research interests can be found in my publications.

 Professional Services

• Guest Editor, MDPI Remote Sensing (IF 4.848), Special Issue - Remote Sensing Vegetation Function & Traits https://www.mdpi.com/journal/remotesensing/special_issues/Traits
• Reviewer: MDPI Remote Sensing, International Journal of Applied Earth Observations & Geoinformation, International Journal of Remote Sensing, Agricultural & Forest Meteorology, GeoCarto International, African Journal of Ecology https://publons.com/researcher/O-2030-2015/
• Associate Graduate Faculty (University of Maine, School of Forestry Resources)