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Mariana Bruning

Environmental Engineer & Data Scientist

A passionate environmental engineer with a knack for data science, dedicated to leveraging technology for a sustainable future. My work focuses on analyzing environmental data to model and predict ecological changes, contributing to conservation efforts and policy-making.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

A diverse toolkit for data analysis, modeling, and environmental science.

Python
R
SQL
GIS
Remote Sensing
Machine Learning
Data Visualization
Environmental Modeling
Pandas
NumPy
Scikit-learn
TensorFlow
QGIS
ArcGIS
Projects

Featured Projects

A selection of my work in data science and environmental engineering.

Deforestation-Tracker

A machine learning model that uses satellite imagery to detect and predict deforestation hotspots in the Amazon rainforest.

Water-Quality-API

A RESTful API providing real-time water quality data from various sensors deployed in local rivers. Includes data on pH, turbidity, and contaminant levels.

Urban-Heat-Island-Analysis

An analysis of urban heat island effects using geospatial data. This project visualizes temperature disparities across city landscapes.

Species Distribution Modeling

Predicting suitable habitats for endangered species under various climate change scenarios using bioclimatic variables and occurrence data.

Research

Publications

My contributions to the field of environmental science and data analysis.

Predictive Modeling of Algal Blooms in Freshwater Ecosystems
Journal of Environmental Informatics, 2023

This paper presents a novel machine learning framework for the early detection and prediction of harmful algal blooms (HABs) using remote sensing data and in-situ measurements...

The Impact of Climate Change on Soil-Moisture-Retention
Geoderma, 2022

An investigation into how changing climate patterns affect soil moisture retention capabilities across different biomes, with implications for agriculture and land management...

Engagements

Conferences & Presentations

Sharing knowledge and collaborating with the professional community.

International Conference on Environmental Data Science
June 2023 Virtual

Presented my research on "Predictive Modeling of Algal Blooms". Key takeaways include new techniques in satellite data fusion and time-series forecasting.

AGU Fall Meeting
December 2022 Chicago, IL

Attended sessions on hydrology and biogeosciences. Gained insights into the latest advancements in earth and space science.