Objective

Apply my knowledge of data analysis, signal processing, and computer modeling to the solution of complex problems. Study the propagation of sound through the atmosphere and ocean. Improve underwater acoustic communications. I am also interested in time reversal, environmental characterization, and target detection.

Education

Ph.D., Oceanography, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, September 2003
Thesis title: "Underwater communication using time reversal."
B.S., Physics, University of California, San Diego, June 1997
Summa Cum Laude, Malmberg award, Phi Beta Kappa

Experience

2006-present Research Physicist
Acoustics Division, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington DC 20375

• Modeling atmospheric propagation on global scales with range-dependent propagation effects such as temperature, topography, and high Mach wind flow.
• Researching applications signal processing to active sonar.
• Scientist participating in/planning at-sea experiments.

2004-2006 ASEE Post-doctoral Fellow
Acoustics Division, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington DC 20375

• Researching applications of time-reversal to active sonar.
• Scientist participating in/planning at-sea time-reversal experiment.

1997-2004 Research Assistant
Applied Ocean Science, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, San Diego, CA 92037

• Application of time-reversal to acoustic communications.
• Scientist participating in at-sea time-reversal experiments.
• Quantified and ameliorated fluctuations due to ocean medium variability.
• Enhanced time-reversal communications using adaptive channel equalization.

Other Activities

Chair Public Relations Committee, Acoustical Society of America. 2006-2009
Public Relations Committee, Acoustical Society of America. 2003-2006, 2009-present
Underwater Technical Committee, Acoustical Society of America. 2006-present
Acoustical Oceanography Technical Committee, Acoustical Society of America. 2011-present
Student Council, Acoustical Society of America. 2001-2003
Student Web Page of Ocean Acoustic Library. 2000-2002

Teaching Experience

University of California, San Diego 1997
Teaching Assistant for Physics 1C (an introductory course in electromagnetics).