{"682778":{"#nid":"682778","#data":{"type":"event","title":"PhD Defense by Scott Mayberry","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETitle:\u003C\/strong\u003E Distributed Cooperative Estimation and Modeling of Fields with Applications for Underwater Sensor Networks\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDate:\u003C\/strong\u003E Tuesday, June 24th, 2025\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETime:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E10:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM EST\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003ERoom 1224, MoSE\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHybrid Info:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/meetup-join\/19%3ameeting_ZTZlN2JmNWEtMWRlMi00YzVlLTk4OGYtOWMwYjIxODM4YjBl%40thread.v2\/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22482198bb-ae7b-4b25-8b7a-6d7f32faa083%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2227df3f85-df37-4550-a66d-ff698892227c%22%7d\u0022\u003ETeams Link\u003C\/a\u003E, Meeting ID: 285 202 636 593 8, Passcode: Gs25WZ39\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMoSE Address: 901 Atlantic Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENearest Parking Deck: Area 5 Parking Deck, State St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScott Mayberry\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERobotics PhD Candidate\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWoodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECommittee:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Dr. Fumin Zhang (advisor) \u2013 School of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology\u003Cbr\u003E\u2022 Dr. Jun Ueda \u2013 School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology\u003Cbr\u003E\u2022 Dr. Karim Sabra \u2013 School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology\u003Cbr\u003E\u2022 Dr. Fan Zhang \u2013 School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology\u003Cbr\u003E\u2022 Dr. Patricio Vela \u2013 School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbstract:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnvironmental phenomena such as algal blooms and pollutant dispersion evolve as continuous spatiotemporal fields that demand real-time monitoring for effective management, rapid response, and policymaking. While modern sensing and modeling frameworks have leveraged satellite imagery, sensor networks, and deep learning to advance environmental monitoring, underwater environments pose unique challenges due to communication constraints, costly infrastructure, and the absence of shared research platforms. Addressing these barriers is critical for enabling accurate, timely insights in aquatic settings.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this thesis, I co-design aquatic hardware and distributed estimation algorithms for real-time monitoring of spatiotemporal fields in resource-constrained underwater settings. I introduce an open-source testbed combining custom acoustic modems, particle-filter localization, and miniature underwater robots for decentralized sensing. 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