Mainul studies the uses of remote sensing in exploring plant/leaf scale traits. His primary focus is on understanding photosynthetic capacity parameters in relation to different environmental conditions. He uses different statistical methods in Python and R environment to observe the relationships between the parameters and conditions to conclude the interactions. Previously he did his master's thesis on post-cyclone impact and recovery of mangrove forests in Bangladesh. He is currently teaching the Foundations of GIS Lab in the Department of Geographical and Sustainability Sciences of the University of Iowa. He taught Physical Geography laboratory and Geography of Wines during his TAing at Kent State University, Ohio.

I am interested in understanding how our changing climate impacts the surface temperature and local cooling potential of prairie landscapes. I aim to use eddy covariance and remote sensing to monitor surface meteorology, ecosystem energy, and water fluxes which drive changes in land-surface and air temperatures. Prior to joining the Geography Department at the University of Iowa, I worked at Iowa’s Office of the State Archaeologist, managing GIS data. I am an FAA certified Remote Pilot with experience using drones to conduct field research. In my spare time, I enjoy quilting, gardening, and spending time with my fiancé and our two cats.

I'm originally from Port Chester, NY. I graduated from Binghamton University in NY with a Bachelors in Environmental Science and a minor in GIS. I worked in Binghamton University's Geophysics Remote Sensing lab during undergraduate where I worked on projects involving harmful algal blooms, unexploded ordnances, and archaeological topics. After graduation, I worked for NYS Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation as well as the Albany Water Department where I combined my GIS, drone experience and my ecology interests to gain new skillsets.

Isaac studies the use of remote sensing for monitoring plant health. His research focuses on using multispectral imagery to track the progression and geographic distribution of bur oak blight, a fungal infection that exclusively afflicts bur oak trees. He uses statistical methods in R to establish connections between spectral data and on-the-ground blight surveys. After graduation, Isaac hopes to continue using GIS for ecological applications and to make geospatial data communicable to the public.