Department: Department of Geography and the Environment
Degree: Doctorate
Year in Program: 5th year
My main research focus of my Ph.D. studies has been on the cutting-edge remote sensing techniques for monitoring, mapping and assessing freshwater resources. This includes the use of satellite multispectral and drone hyperspectral image data to map and assess water quality parameters, the use of satellite radar altimetry observations to assess the water resource availability, and the use of time series of optical and radar images to map flood hazards. My dissertation research is the scientific investigation of the water quality and availability of Lake Victoria in the past three decades using muilti-sensor satellite data. Apon completion of my Ph.D., I plan on pursuing a professional position in the areas of remote sensing, GIS, water resource management and building sustainable environments and communities.