Research Institute for Advanced Computer Science
An institute of the Universities Space Research Association

Environmental Analytics Group

Associate Scientist, Data Sciences

Ms. Alexander's background involves remote sensing analytics of vegetation for wildfire analysis and prediction. She graduated from California State University Channel Islands in Mathematics (B.S.) and received an M.S. in Data Analytics...

Dr. Ata Akbari Asanjan

Interdisciplinary Scientist, Data Sciences

Dr. Akbari Asanjan focuses on applications of advanced technologies, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and remote sensing, in Earth Sciences and aviation domains. Ata is interested in...

Ms. Sarah Christian

Scientist, Earth Sciences

Ms. Christian is a certified professional hydrologist, working under cooperative agreement with the USGS. She has a background in physics, geology, hydrology and hydraulics, with applications to modeling and hazard assessment...

Dr. Janani Iyer

Scientist, Life Sciences

Dr. Iyer has over 14 years of experience in Drosophila genetics, as well as extensive experience in Drosophila models of synaptic transmission and neurological disorders. During her postdoctoral work she performed...

Dr. Sumant Jha

Scientist, Earth Sciences

Dr. Jha is an Earth Scientist working on the USGS ShakeAlert program at USRA/NASA Ames Research Center through RIACS. He earned his Ph.D. in Geophysics from Colorado State University, focusing on understanding the geodynamics of the West Antarctic lithosphere. His primary interests encompass geoscientific and geocomputing research...

Dr. Apoorva Shastry

Associate Scientist, Earth Sciences

Dr. Shastry's interests include remote sensing, hydrology, and floods, and her goal is to make use of technological advancements like data analytics and machine learning to mitigate negative impacts of disasters like floods...

Ms. Disha Shidham

Research Assistant, Sciences

Ms. Shidham is a former intern and current employee at the NASA Ames Research Center and USRA. She is passionate about using data science and machine learning to better convey the story of climate change and...

Dr. Meytar Sorek-Hamer

Group Lead
Senior Scientist, Earth Sciences

Enthusiastic and self-sufficient manager and research scientist with 15 years of experience, leading various multidisciplinary projects in research and industry roles. Natural leader, excellent communication skills, strong...

Dr. Tomasz Zajkowski

Associate Scientist, Life Sciences

Dr. Zajkowski is a graduate of the Faculty of Biology at the University of Warsaw. He completed his doctorate at the Institute of Experimental Biology PAS, during which he studied the influence of the prion protein on the...