Remote Sensing/Geographical Information Systems
I am a marine ecologist with bias towards conservation, rehabilitation and sustainable utilisation of mangrove resources. I have developed expertise in the field of ecological mangroves restoration, carbon financing, integrated coastal area management, climate change mitigation/adaptations, and integrated management of mangrove areas.
Subject planner for Maritime Economics and Nautical Sciences.
Dr. Gabriela Fernandez is an Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Geography and Principal Investigator at the Center for Human Dynamics in the Mobile Age at San Diego State University, CA. She is the Graduate Advisor of the Big Data Analytics Master of Science Program at SDSU. She received a Ph.D. in Urban Planning, Design, and Policy from the Department of Architecture and Urban Studies at the Politecnico di Milano in Milan, Italy.
I am Masumbuko Semba, a data scientist specializing in spatial analysis and oceanography. Leveraging my programming expertise, I have developed a diverse range of tools, algorithms, and analytical workflows that streamline the organization, management, analysis, and modeling of data. Furthermore, I possess proficiency in various programming languages such as – MATLAB, Python, Observable JavaScript, and R.
I am passionate about environmental resource mapping, specifically using emerging technologies such as GIS and Remote Sensing for modelling environmental issues, processing time series satellite data, and applying mobile-based tools to collect spatial data to promote sustainable community development and environmental conservation.
Emmanuel coordinates the implementation of Africa Ocean Protection and Resilience Strategy as part of a team that oversees protect entitled "Strengthening the Blue Economy of the WIO through Integration of Ecosystem Services and Effective Biodiversity Conservation." Emmanuel works with Africa Fisheries Team, GIS regional team, TNC Africa Oceans Strategy, and Global Oceans Team. He provides technical advice and scientific support on development of National Blue Economy, Africa Fisheries Strategy, and ecosystem mapping.