Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith is a post-doctoral researcher specializing in using large-scale earth science datasets to unravel mysteries of the natural world, with a particular focus on water resources, erosion, climate extremes, and land management. With a Ph.D. in Remote Sensing from Universität Potsdam, a Master's degree in Geography/Geomorphology from UC Santa Barbara, and a background in Geology and GIS from Middlebury College, Taylor's academic journey has been enriched with diverse perspectives. Taylor's expertise lies in Python for large-scale geospatial and remote sensing applications, coupled with skills in Remote Sensing, Big Data Analysis, Spatial Statistics, Machine Learning, and Time Series Analysis. Having served in various roles such as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Potsdam, Independent Consultant, PHD Candidate, Teaching Assistant, GIS Analyst, and Undergraduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Taylor brings a rich tapestry of experience to the table.