The Xylem Research Group advances Earth observation science through collaborative AI/ML research, partnering with local experts worldwide to develop innovative geospatial solutions that bridge technology and community needs.

INTERESTED
GRADUATE STUDENTS

We are not actively recruiting Ph.D. students. Learn more about the GEOGRAPHICAL Sciences PHD our program

INTERESTED
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

We are always excited to work with undergraduate student interns at the University of Maryland for course credit.

INTERESTED
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWS

We are not actively recruiting postdoctoral fellows at this time. Thank you so much for your interest.

THE TEAM

  • Dr. Catherine Nakalembe

    Professor, Geographical Sciences

  • Diana Botchway Frimpong

    FACULTY SPECIALIST

  • Ivan Zvonkov

    MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER

  • Abena Boatemaa Asare-Ansah

    GRADUATE STUDENT

  • Adebowale Daniel Adebayo

    GRADUATE STUDENT

  • Iman Smith

    RESEARCH ASSISTANT

  • Yash Hitesh Gadhiya

    RESEARCH ASSISTANT

  • Monica Adjei

    TEACHING ASSISTANT

  • Anjali Paliyam

    RESEARCH ASSISTANT

  • Christopher Wakhanala

    RESEARCH ASSISTANT

LAB AFFILIATES

  • Gordon Mwesigwa

    Makerere University

  • Matthew Oke

    MILSAT Nigeria

  • Valinho António

    University of Rwanda

  • Geoffrey Kimani

    Carnegie Mellon University Africa

ALUMNI

  • Alana Ginburg

    RESEARCH ASSISTANT

  • Isha Asalla

    RESEARCH ASSISTANT

  • Taryn Devereux

    SENIOR FACULTY SPECIALIST