Talking and listening to trees is not a pug-and-play endeavour. It takes a lot of effort to transform raw environmental signals into scientific breakthroughs. Over the years, I had the pleasure of working in various research institutions where hands on technical skills were a must. That lead me to gain expertise in three large areas: sensor integration and data logging solutions, design of complex field studies, and analysis and interpretation of tree (water transport, aka sap flow) and environmental sensors.
Talking and Listening to Trees
Strategic experimental design
I bridge the gap between ecological questions and field reality. My approach ensures your experimental setup is optimized for both statistical rigor and operational feasibility.
Custom Sampling Strategies: I design spatial and temporal replicates to capture variability across species and terrains.
Optimized Resource Allocation: Expert cost-benefit analysis of sensor density vs. measurement frequency to maximize ROI for your research budget.
Holistic Monitoring: Integrating sap flow, soil moisture, and atmospheric variables to provide a comprehensive view of the Soil-Plant-Atmosphere Continuum (SPAC).
Analysis and interpretation of tree water transport
I transform raw voltage and temperature differentials into meaningful physiological insights. I specialize in processing high-frequency data from all major thermometric methods.
Comprehensive Data Pipelines: Automated cleaning, gap-filling, and nocturnal flux correction for heat pulse and heat dissipation methods.
Spatial Scaling: Expert upscaling from point-measurements to whole-tree and stand-level transpiration using sapwood area and radial velocity profiles.
State-of-the-Art Tools: Leveraging advanced R-based workflows and customized JMP scripts for rigorous statistical modeling.
Seamless sensor integration & Data Logging Solutions
I specialize in the design and deployment of robust environmental monitoring systems. From high-precision analog signals to complex digital protocols (SDI-12, Modbus), we integrate diverse sensor networks into a unified data stream.
Custom CRBasic Programming: Tailored scripts for Campbell Scientific loggers, including edge-processing and real-time quality control.
Hybrid Systems: Seamlessly combining industrial sensors (METER, Decagon, Campbell, Etc.) with custom-built analog instruments (point dendrometers, sap flow, etc)
Remote Monitoring: Optimized telemetry and power management for long-term deployments in challenging environments.