Objective

Apply my knowledge of data analysis, signal processing, and computer modeling to the solution of complex ocean and atmospheric problems. Interests include: data telemetry, networking, compressive sensing, time reversal, beamforming, matched field processing, propagation modeling, internal waves, and other signal processing techniques.

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

• Research in applications of signal processing to active sonar. Applied compressive sensing to ASW.
• Underwater acoustic communications between near-bottom and shallow water nodes. Physical (primary) and networking layer design as well as cognitive radio.
• Environmental estimation. Modeling acoustic propagation with range-dependent propagation effects such as temperature, topography, and high flow (in the ocean and atmosphere).
• Scientist, planner, and participant in various 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).