In this episode, Dr. Remika Gupana discusses her journey from her early experiences in science to her current research in remote sensing of water quality. She highlights the importance of phytoplankton and fluorescence in understanding ecosystems and the challenges and opportunities in using satellite data for environmental science. In this conversation, the main themes of remote sensing and fluorescence in aquatic research, challenges in coastal and inland waters, and the process of doing a PhD are discussed.

⌛Chapters

00:00 Starting a Scientific Journey

02:54 Studying and Researching Remote Sensing

06:05 From Geology to Aquatic Sciences

09:05 Erasmus Mundus and Experiences Abroad

11:56 ESA's Fluorescence Explorer Mission

14:54 Understanding Chlorophyll A and Primary Production

18:12 Importance of Phytoplankton in Ecosystems

20:54 Remote Sensing and Traditional Methods

24:00 Challenges and Opportunities in Remote Sensing

37:11 Analyzing Remote Sensing and Fluorescence

43:47 Challenges in Coastal and Inland Waters

48:09 Behind the Scenes of Research

52:02 Challenges of Doing a PhD

57:44 Writing a Review Paper

01:01:19 Future Research Plans

01:03:53 Advice for Aspiring Researchers

📚Reference:

R. Gupana, D. Odermatt, I. Cesana, C. Giardino, L. Nedbal, and A. Damm, "Remote Sensing of Environment Remote sensing of sun-induced chlorophyll- a fluorescence in inland and coastal waters : Current state and future prospects," Remote Sensing of Environment 262(April), 112482 (2021).

► https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2021.112482

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