Ross Brown

Passionate about environmental science with a strong academic foundation. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Virginia and expanded my horizons with a practical project at the Technical University of Munich, focusing on Land Surface-Atmosphere Interactions. My coursework included a range of relevant subjects, from Fundamentals of Ecology to Advanced GIS and Programming.

As a German-American Fulbright Committee Study/Research Award Grantee, I delved into the intricacies of climate change by exploring tree productivity and physiology in response to European droughts. My work involved designing experiments, utilizing satellite data, and creating ecological models to estimate CO2 uptake in complex forest ecosystems. Proficient in R, Python, and Google Earth Engine, I'm well-versed in data analysis and modeling.

I also gained hands-on experience during a summer research internship at the Marine Biological Laboratory, where I studied the effects of salinity on biomass allocation and photosynthesis in Sporobolus alterniflorus. Additionally, I've contributed to research projects, including understanding the changing landscape in an Arctic community and exploring non-standard timber strategies.

My passion for addressing climate change drives my professional and extracurricular pursuits. I'm excited to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations to contribute to meaningful solutions in the environmental field. Let's connect and explore how we can work together to make a positive impact.

German-American Fulbright Committee Study/Research Award Grantee, Munich, Germany
Response in Tree Productivity and Physiology to the 2018 and 2022 European Droughts
October 2023 – July 2024
▪ Designed experiments to analyze satellite-based primary productivity and vegetation indices in
German forests
▪ Developed ecological models to estimate CO2 uptake of complex forest systems
▪ Proficient in R, Python, and Google Earth Engine for data analysis and modeling

University of Virginia Arctic Research Center
Undergraduate Research Team Member (15 hours/week), Understanding the Changing Natural-Built
Landscape in an Arctic Community: An Integrated Sensor Network in Utqiagvik, Alaska, January 2023 
August 2023
▪ Curated and analyzed temperature and precipitation data in Utqiagvik, Alaska, enhancing data quality
▪ Demonstrated technical skills in addressing power and communication issues in field stations
▪ Collaborated with Navigating the New Arctic and National Science Foundation members
 

Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Summer Research Internship (40 hours/week), Effects of Salinity on Biomass Allocation and Photosynthesis
in Sporobolus alterniflorus, UVA College Council Minerva Grant, June 2022 – August 2022
▪ Contributed to greenhouse experiments and data collection, working closely with senior scientists
▪ Supported the Plum Island Long Term Ecological Research Project (PI LTER)
▪ Managed a $5,000 research grant budget
 

University of Virginia Fabrication Lab, Charlottesville, Virginia
Undergraduate Research Team Member (15 hours/week), Multi-Axis Variable Sawmilling Strategies for Nonstandard Timber, UVA 3Cavaliers, June 2021- August 2023
▪ Utilized ArcGIS for mapping and modeling related to timber harvesting and invasive species spread
▪ Assisted in drafting a preliminary sawmill design using Rhinoceros 3D
▪ Conducted research on physiological information of invasive trees for non-standard timber usage

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia (2019 – May 2023)
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, GPA 3.633

Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany (Oct. 2023 – July 2024)
Practical Project Student, Land Surface-Atmosphere Interactions