About

I’ve always been driven by discovery – from my early years decoding intercepted satellite frequencies with my police scanner, to building a mini plasma hydrogen reactor in my parents’ garage. As I got older, my experiments evolved beyond the garage (I still do plenty of tinkering there) and sharpened my focus on pressing questions about Earth’s systems.

I’m currently an Assistant Professor of Forest Ecosystem Health at the University of Vermont and an AI Research Scientist and Strategist at Google X, working on planetary health and natural disaster forecasting projects. I also founded IONTIK, a company specializing in semiochemical monitoring tools, remote environmental sensors, and ecological consulting.