Alexis Denton
About Alexis Denton
Alexis Denton is a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University, specializing in applied marine polar physics and satellite remote sensing. With a PhD from the University of Miami and extensive research experience, Denton aims to transition into a field application specialist role to support science-related products in the industry.
Work at Yale University
Alexis Denton has been serving as a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University since 2020. In this role, Denton engages in advanced research, focusing on applied marine polar physics and satellite remote sensing. The position allows for collaboration with various departments and contributes to ongoing scientific inquiries related to the Earth system.
Education and Expertise
Denton holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Marine Physics from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, completed in 2020. Prior to this, Denton earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics from Miami University in 2012. Additionally, Denton has pursued continuing education in Chemistry at The Ohio State University and has participated in study abroad programs in Luxembourg and Edinburgh, enhancing language skills and international experience.
Background in Research
Denton has extensive research experience, having worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School from 2013 to 2020. This role involved applying space-borne and ground-based remote sensing techniques to address scientific challenges related to the Earth system. Denton also gained experience as a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) from 2010 to 2012.
Skills and Interests
Denton possesses strong communication skills, which facilitate interdisciplinary research collaboration. There is an interest in transitioning to a field application specialist role, aiming to support science-related products in the industry. This reflects a commitment to applying academic knowledge in practical settings.
Experience in Remote Sensing
With 11 years of experience in remote sensing, Denton specializes in applying both space-borne and ground-based methods to tackle scientific and measurement issues. This expertise is particularly relevant in the context of marine polar physics and contributes to broader environmental research efforts.