Cameron Scott Bodine

Cameron Scott Bodine

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Delaware

Biography

Cameron Bodine is a Postdoctoral Research at the University of Delaware. His research interests include mapping aquatic habitats, acoustics, hydrology, and open-source software and tool development.

Interests
  • Acoustic Remote Sensing
  • Algorithm Development
  • Big-Data Wrangling
  • Software & Tool Development
  • Machine & Deep Learning
  • Hydrologic Data Modeling & Analysis
Education
  • PhD in Ecological Informatics, 2024

    Northern Arizona University

  • Graduate Certificate, GIS, 2015

    North Carolina State University

  • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning, 2011

    Utah State University

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
Postdoctoral Researcher
June 2024 – Present Lewes, DE
  • CSHEL - Coastal Sediments Hydrodynamics and Engineering Laboratory
 
 
 
 
 
Northern Arizona University
Graduate Research Assistant
August 2019 – June 2024 Flagstaff, AZ
  • Develop open-source software (PINGMapper) and reproducible workflows for processing big datasets from recreation-grade sonar instruments.
  • Train and evaluate deep learning models for substrate segmentation and classification from sonar imagery.
  • Identify suitable spawning reaches for the threatened Gulf Sturgeon in the Pearl and Pascagoula systems in Mississippi, USA.
  • Author peer-reviewed manuscripts and present at national and regional conferences.
  • Coordinate field campaigns with research partners.
  • Provide bug patches and enhanced functionality based on end-users input.
 
 
 
 
 
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Biological Scientist II
September 2014 – May 2019 Tallahassee, FL
  • Interpret fine-scale side-scan sonar imagery and classify river substrates.
  • Plan and conduct riverine field campaigns involving operation of recreation-grade side-scan sonar, GPS, motorized/non-motorized vessels, and trailering.
  • Design and maintain ArcGIS REST Services and maps for distribution of river substrate data.
  • Develop Python scripts for batch processing, data management, and computations.
  • Serve as agency point of contact for riverine side-scan sonar inquiries and requests.
  • Prepare technical documents and present research at agency, regional, and national meetings.
  • Formulate FWC boating policy as Watercraft Safety Advisory Board (WSAB) advisor.
 
 
 
 
 
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Research Associate
January 2014 – September 2014 Tallahassee, FL
  • Provide technical assistance on Cooperative Land Cover project.
  • Develop custom Python workflows for batch processing and management of big datasets.
  • Utilize ArcGIS 10.x to classify medium resolution imagery to edit and update landcover datasets.
  • Enforce vector topology and domains for quality assurance.
 
 
 
 
 
Czech University of Life Sciences
Teaching Assistant
February 2013 – December 2013 Prague, Czech Republic
  • Courses: Geographic Information Systems I & II (Graduate Level).
  • Co-develop course lectures with instructor for ESL students.
  • Lead skill-based lab for students with varying technical experience.
  • Respond to student questions and provide one-on-one tutoring.

Recent Publications

(2023). PING-Mapper (v2.0.0) [Software]. Zenodo.

Cite Project DOI

(2022). Human‐in‐the‐Loop Segmentation of Earth Surface Imagery. Earth and Space Science.

PDF Cite Code Dataset Project DOI URL

(2022). PING-Mapper (v1.0.0) [Software]. Zenodo.

Cite Project DOI

Contact

Feel free to reach out to discuss collaboration opportunities or with any questions.