Objective
Apply my knowledge of data analysis, signal processing, and computer modeling to the solution of complex problems. The propagation of sound through the atmosphere and ocean remains my main focus especially at infrasonic frequencies (0.1-20 Hz). I am also interested in telemetry, time reversal, internal waves, and matched field processing.
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-present
Vice President Public Relations, Toastmasters International #3614. 2005-present
Underwater Technical Committee, Acoustical Society of America. 2006-present
Public Relations Committee, Acoustical Society of America. 2003-2006
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).
