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I am a mixed methods researcher and educator with 10 years of experience using participatory, action-oriented research to aid collective activism and advance movements for intersectional equity.

Robert Granat, Ph.D. is a highly accomplished machine learning and remote sensing expert with extensive experience in research and development. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 2004 and his M.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1998. He has held various leadership positions in both academia and the private sector, including CTO and Head of Science at CarbonSpace Ltd, a company focused on developing novel methods for carbon measurement using satellite observations. Dr. Granat's expertise lies in the fields of machine learning, Earth science, and remote sensing technologies. He has a strong background in developing algorithms and software systems for remote sensing measurement technologies and data analysis. His work has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of climate change and its impacts on the environment. Prior to his work at CarbonSpace Ltd, Dr. Granat held several research positions at the Research Foundation of City University of New York and Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). At JPL, he served as the Science Team Algorithms Lead for the OCO-2 mission, a satellite mission dedicated to measuring carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere. He also served as the Group Supervisor for the Machine Learning and Instrument Autonomy Group at JPL. Dr. Granat's contributions to the fields of machine learning, geophysics, and climate science have been recognized with numerous awards and publications. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American Geophysical Union (AGU). In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Granat is also dedicated to sharing his knowledge and expertise with the next generation of engineers and scientists.

Expert in macromolecular modeling, docking, molecular dynamics simulations, free energy calculations/approximations. Deep understanding of molecular biology, cell biology, cancer biology, and years of teaching experience for undergrad biology courses and A&P

Applied linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Race and Language, Hip-Hop Pedagogies, Bilingual Education, Antiracist Curriculum Development

Team Leadership, Public Leadership, Training / DevelopmentNegotiation, Administration, Budgeting, Human Resources, Mediation, Public Safety, Planning, Technology, Contracts

Mathematics