ANDREW HUYNH, Chief Data Scientist, PhD Student, UCSD
Andrew Huynh is a graduate student in the Computer Science and Engineering department at the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on combining distributed sensor networks, be it from crowd sourcing or physical sensors, with machine learning and statistical analysis to understand and visualize the world in new, innovative ways.
As a data scientist on the Valley of the Khans Project, Andrew built a platform that enables computers to recognize archaeological sites using satellite imagery. Dr. Albert Lin and the National Geographic Society are using this platform for a crowd-sourcing project in Mongolia to find archaeological anomalies and to build a better map to guide future exploration in the region. NSF has recognized Andrew for his efforts, awarding him both “Judges Choice” and “Community Choice” at the annual IGERT Poster and Video Competition.
SEAN PATNO, Lead Engineer
Sean Patno is an all around engineer. He has almost ten years of experience writing software applications ranging from mobile games to tactical software used by the military. He has worked for large corporations, agile startups, and academic institutions. As an undergraduate, he studied mechanical engineering, and has since taken up a role developing electronics to round out his skillset.
Sean is responsible for mobile and embedded software as well as assisting in the development of other software and hardware components.
BEKE CHULUUN, Oasis Project Manager
Beke was born and raised in Mongolia, at the age of 17 he migrated to the US. He quickly adapted to the American lifestyle despite an initial language barrier. At UCSD, Beke developed a passion for science and engineering and majored in Biochemistry/Chemistry. Currently, he is driving the development of the Oasis project and carrying out a field exploration in Mongolia. He will be attending graduate school at the UCSD Nanoengineeirng department starting Fall of 2013. Beke hopes to bring cheap and reliable technological advances to the developing nations.
ROGER JENNINGS, Chief Electrical Engineer
Roger brings decades of experience to the Distributed Health team. He has become invaluable in the design of all the electronics used in the assortment of devices under development. Roger’s selfless hardwork and dedication to the Distribution Health mission have meant the difference in delivering quality results.
KAT ELLIS
Kat graduated from the University of Southern California in 2010 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. She earned her M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California, San Diego in 2012 and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the same field. Her research interests are in machine learning with applications to health and exercise.