Cohort : 3
Level: PhD
Expect Graduation Date: December 2026
Campus: University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Research Theme: Land & Water
Biography
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Haniel is a NOAA EPP Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing fellow in Cohort 3 at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, and pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering. His research is on determining the Alternate Floating Algae Index (AFAI) using Multi-Spectrum Remote Sensing Techniques
Research
Train Prithvi-EO-2.0 to determine the Alternate Floating Algae Index (AFAI) using Multi-Spectrum Remote Sensing Techniques
Academic Mentor: Emmanuel Arzuarga, Ph.D.
NOAA Mentor: Michelle Thomlinson
NERTO
NERTO Title:Leveraging Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence approaches to improve Harmful Algal Bloom monitoring and forecasts
Year: 2026
NOAA Mentor: Michelle Thomlison, Ph.D.
NOAA Location: NCCOS, Silver Spring, MD


