My research primarily investigates acoustic sensing in underwater environments, where problems of physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science all intersect. Acoustic sensors are often complicated devices, with mechanical, electrical, and acoustical elements. Each of these components, along with the environment, all color and influence the signals the sensor is intended to detect. I am particularly interested in understanding the relationships and interactions between the stimuli, the sensor, and the environment. This research often involves developing models to predict performance and interactions and designing, building, and testing new sensors (including transducers, electronics, and signal processing).
