Lab Members

Dr. Tianjia (Tina) Liu
Assistant Professor, Department of Geography
Faculty Associate, Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability (IRES)

Tina is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Faculty Associate at the Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability (IRES) at UBC. She was a NOAA Climate and Global Change Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, Irvine from 2022-2024. She completed her PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences in 2022 at Harvard University and her BA in Environmental Science in 2017 at Columbia University.

Email: tianjia.liu [at] ubc.ca

Miki Kimura
Undergraduate Research Assistant

Miki is a fourth-year student at UBC, majoring in Environmental Science with a minor in GIS. She hopes to take a data-driven approach to understanding and addressing environmental challenges. In the EMBRS Lab, she is currently investigating the spotting phenomenon of wildfires in California. Outside of academics, Miki enjoys exploring nature and different cultures, playing board games with friends, and staying active through sports and going to the gym.

Dayshaun Lee
Undergraduate Research Assistant, EnSURE & Science Co-op

Dayshaun is a fourth-year student at UBC, majoring in Computer Science. He wishes to analyze trends in historical wildfires to aid in climate research and promote awareness. In the EMBRS Lab, he is currently creating a database and visualization app of large wildfire and smoke events in North America. Dayshaun spends his free time enjoying hobbies such as cooking, video games, and walks in the city/parks.

Kento Otobe
Undergraduate Research Assistant, AURA

Kento is a third-year student at UBC, majoring in Urban Studies with a minor in GIS and Geographical Computation. In the EMBRS Lab, he is currently using remote sensing data and agency reports to understand the effectiveness of prescribed fire and fuel treatments. Other than his studies, Kento's passion is in dragon boating, playing video games like Minecraft and Mahjong with friends on the weekend.

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