Pol Carbó Mestre
- +1 (805) 637-9895
- pcarbomestre@bren.ucsb.edu
- www.pcarbomestre.github.io
- Santa Barbara, CA
I earned a B.S. in Marine Science in 2014 and gained extensive experience in field research and data analysis. My work primarily focused on environmental impact assessments, monitoring endangered species and ecosystems, and managing marine protected areas. In 2020, I completed a Master's in Biostatistics, further enhancing my coding skills and knowledge in statistics, multivariate analysis, and modeling. More recently, I graduated from UCSB with a Master's in Environmental Science and Management, where I deepened my understanding of environmental issues while delving into Data Science. I am particularly interested in using my skills in working with environmental data, data visualization, geospatial analysis, and machine learning.
Education
Master of Environmental Science and Management
Bren School, University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB). Specialization in Coastal Marine Resources Management and Data Science.
Master of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
University of Barcelona (UB), and Open University of Catalonia (UOC). Master thesis in machine learning and remote sensing.
BSc Marine Science
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC). Undergraduate dissertation in oceanography at the Autonomous University of Baja California Sur (UABCS) and the Marine Sciences Interdisciplinary Center (CICIMAR-IPN).
Work Experiences
Marine Data Scientist
Tasks in scientific research and data science.
- Modeling greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector.
- Studying the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of offshore wind developments.
Environmental Data Scientist
Tasks in data analysis, data visualization, and package, API and App creation.
- Conducted evaluation of a productivity model, linking its results to various climate change scenarios.
- Engaged in the research and identification of additional data sources for potential correlations.
- Implemented automation in data compilation, applying web scraping techniques, SQL queries from public databases, and API integrations.
- Developed a Dockerized Python interface using Dash for data access and visualization.
Freelance Data Analyst
- Assessed compliance of Paraguay's agricultural sector with the new EU landmark deforestation law.
- Created R-based tools for accessing data on grazing parcels and farm operations to verify compliance.
Data Manager
Master's Group Project: Collaborative Conservation Planning for the Gaviota Region
Client: The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
- Evaluated natural resources and environmental risks in the Gaviota Coast region.
- Collected and aggregated large datasets by applying fuzzy logic modeling techniques to create comprehensive representations of spatial information.
- Developed an R Shiny app using Leaflet capabilities to visualize and interact with the resulting layers.
Environmental Scientist
Tasks in field research, scientific diving, sample collection, ROV assistance operations, data analysis, GIS, and report writing. Responsibilities regarding project management, and preparation of field campaigns.
- Worked with coastal communities, engaged with fishermen, and collected and processed fishery data.
- Compiled data from park rangers, mapped anthropogenic impacts with a focus on vessel activity, and wrote a detailed report for an MPA management project coordinating with stakeholders.
- Monitored MPAs and prospective MPA sites by collecting and analyzing environmental data.
- Assessed the environmental impact of aquaculture operations through data collection, analysis, and the development of a comprehensive environmental impact assessment report.
- Participated in endangered species recovery programs by preparing scientific outreach and communication materials.
Environmental Scientist
Tasks in field research, sample collection, and analysis.
- Monitored seagrass ecosystems across the Canary archipelago by collecting and analyzing samples through scientific diving, field research, and lab work.
- Collected water, sediments, and organisms for water quality assessments in harbors, wastewater, and brine discharges.
Research Assistant
5th Short-Term Scientific Missions of PhycoMorph (COST Action FA1406). Research in non-indigenous species. Awarded with a European Cooperation in Science and Technology Organization grant.
Research Assistant
Research in algae biodiversity, harmful algal blooms, and non-indigenous species. Tasks in taxonomy, molecular characterization, bioprospecting, and culture. Responsibilities regarding lab’s logistics.
- Research in HABs and non-indigenous species.
- Fieldwork in the Canary Archipelago, Algeria, and Israel.
- Characterized algae strains using traditional taxonomy and molecular techniques such as barcoding and phylogenetics.
- Created scientific outreach and communication materials for conferences and events.