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Thuy Trang Vo

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Ph.D. researcher specializing in atmospheric science and geospatial analysis.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth, focusing on impactful research in climate science and geospatial analysis.

I am a dedicated researcher with a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from The University of Alabama in Huntsville. My work focuses on urban climate research, particularly the effects of urbanization on local cloud patterns and tree canopy temperatures. I have developed innovative solutions using Python for processing satellite data and crowd-sourcing weather information, contributing to significant advancements in our understanding of urban heat dynamics.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with NASA on various projects, including the development of a downstream processing pipeline for satellite data validation. My experience spans multiple research roles, including a visiting graduate student at NCAR, where I validated high-resolution cloud outputs. I am passionate about leveraging technology and data to address environmental challenges and improve urban sustainability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Associate/Scientist

NASA-IMPACT, Earth System Science Center, The University of

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Developing a downstream processing pipeline in Python for validation testing of Harmonized Landsat Sentinel. Participating in automation streamline for NASA’s Satellite Need Working Groups to gather satellite needs from federal agencies to develop a solution that could meet multiple needs across multiple agencies. Supporting NASA’s Airborne Data Management Group to maintain The Catalog of Archived

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Researcher

Department of Environmental Informatics, VNUHCM - Institute

Nov 2013 - Aug 2015 (1 year 9 months)

Structured and implemented a hydrologic information system (CUAHSI) to support decision-making in water management for the Saigon river basin. Collected and organized hydro-meteorological data from various sources to update and modify existing database systems. Conducted field surveys for validating Earth Observation satellite image classification to assess land cover change in the Thi Vai river a

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Lecturer

UAH

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Taught undergraduate-level remote sensing, covering theoretical concepts and leading lab sections. Provided guidance, graded assignments, and offered feedback for lab activities related to covered topics.

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Co-lecturer

UAH

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Supported the organization of graduate-level course content and structure for Geospatial Appliances. Taught some of the lectures at the beginning of the course.

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Graduate Research Assistant

The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Sep 2019 - Jan 2024 (4 years 4 months)

Conducted urban climate research, focusing on urban effects on local clouds and tree canopy temperature. Implemented ECOSTRESS LST version 1 product and crowd-sourcing weather data to estimate spatial variations of tree canopy temperature. Developed modules in Python for crowd-sourcing Netatmo weather data and decoding cloud masks for Harmonized Landsat Sentinel-2 (HLS) version 1.4 dataset visuali

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Student Research Assistant

European Institute for Energy Research (EIFER)

May 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Developed and validated a greenery model based on semantic city models for thermal simulation and energy efficiencies using Python and PostgreSQL/PostGIS. Conceived and deployed ground-based observation networks using Arduino for climate data and model inputs. Implemented greenery model results into semantic 3D city models (CityGML) for data storage and exchange, performing model validation and se

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Internship

Department of Geoarchives, Deutsches Geoforschungszentrum

Aug 2016 - Oct 2016 (2 months)

Generated thematic maps using Geographic Information System (GIS). Applied the HYSPLIT model of NOAA for back-tracing water particles for a test site in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

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Teaching Assistant

UAH

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Led lab sections for the undergraduate-level Environmental Earth Science course. Responsibilities included grading activities and providing support to students.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Technische Universitaet Darmstadt logoTD

Technische Universitaet Darmstadt

Master of Science (MS), Tropical Hydrogeology And Environmental Engineering

Grade: 3.6

Studied Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering. Gained expertise in water resource management and environmental engineering principles relevant to tropical regions.

Vietnam National University Hochiminh City (VNUHCM) - University Of Science logoVS

Vietnam National University Hochiminh City (VNUHCM) - University Of Science

Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Sciences

Grade: 3.2

Majored in Environmental Sciences with a minor in Environmental Informatics. Acquired foundational knowledge in environmental science and its application through informatics.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) logoT(

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Atmospheric Science

Grade: 3.93

Conducted urban climate research focusing on urban effects on local clouds and tree canopy temperature. Performed thermal satellite data pre- and post-processing (ECOSTRESS) for urban heat-related projects in U.S. cities. Implemented ECOSTRESS LST version 1 product and crowd-sourcing weather data to estimate spatial variations of tree canopy temperature.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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