Harmful Algal Bloom FlowCam Image Annotation and AI-Based Classification Project
As a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Missouri, I have been involved in a harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring project using FlowCam image systems and AI-assisted image analysis. The project focuses on identifying and classifying phytoplankton and algae species from large-scale aquatic image datasets for environmental monitoring and early bloom detection. My responsibilities include image labeling, species annotation, quality assurance, dataset validation, and preprocessing of image data for machine learning applications. I worked with high-volume image datasets and participated in data curation and annotation workflows to improve classification accuracy. Tasks included categorizing algae morphology, identifying species characteristics, correcting labeling inconsistencies, and supporting training datasets for computer vision and deep learning models. I also used Python and machine learning tools for data processing, feature extraction, and image-based analysis. This work required strong attention to detail, consistency in annotation standards, and experience handling scientific datasets for AI model development.