CURRENT LAB MEMBERS
Hamed Gholizadeh, Ph.D.
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Assistant Professor, Department of Geography
Co-director, Center for Applications of Remote Sensing (CARS)
Oklahoma State University (hamed.gholizadeh@okstate.edu)
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For the past several years, my research has focused on using proximal, airborne, and spaceborne remote sensing for monitoring terrestrial ecosystems. My most recent research focuses on developing methods to link optical remote sensing to plant diversity. In doing so, I bring together concepts from remote sensing, image processing, plant ecophysiology, chemical ecology, and landscape ecology.
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GRADUATE STUDENTS
Kianoosh Hassani​
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Ph.D. student, Department of Geography
M.Sc., Ohio University, 2017
Oklahoma State University (kianoosh.hassani@okstate.edu)
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My research focuses on using multispectral and hyperspectral remote sensing for crop phenotyping and quantification of crop biochemical and physiological properties.
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Ny Aina Rakotoarivony
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Ph.D. student, Department of Geography
M.Sc., Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Hungary, 2020
Oklahoma State University (ny_aina.rakotoarivony@okstate.edu)
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My research focuses on the application of geospatial technologies, including remote sensing, in studying invasive alien plants. I have master’s degrees in Environmental Engineering from the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Hungary, and Environment, Territory, and Development from Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Agronomiques, Madagascar. I also received my bachelor’s degree in Forestry and Environment from Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Agronomiques, Madagascar. I have been an active member of Malagasy Youth Biodiversity Network and Teach for Madagascar, and currently involved in Ikala STEM-Chapter America. I am a multidisciplinary researcher, who always likes to learn and share knowledge from/with others.
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VISITING SCIENTISTS
Nivedita Kamaraj​
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Ph.D. student, Department of Geography
M.Sc., Institute for Geoinformatics, University of Münster, Germany, 2022
Oklahoma State University (nivedita.kamaraj@okstate.edu)
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My research focuses on using airborne and spaceborne imaging spectroscopy to monitor plant diversity.
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Christian Rossi, Ph.D. (University of Zurich)
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Currently with Swiss National Park
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Veronique Tessier​
Environmental Studies
Austin College
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Samuel Harris
Department of Geography
Oklahoma State University
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RECENT LAB MEMBERS
Adam Dixon, Ph.D. (University of Maryland)
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Visiting scientist
Currently with World Wildlife Fund
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Kimberly Pan​
Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Oklahoma State University
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Makyla Charles​
Department of Integrative Biology
Oklahoma State University
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