John Swartz
Research Scientist III - Supervisory Program Lead at The Water Institute
New York City Metropolitan Area United States
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Top SchoolJohn Swartz is a research scientist and supervisory program lead with a decade of experience translating earth science and geospatial data into actionable coastal resilience and climate adaptation strategies. At The Water Institute he has led multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions spanning offshore sand sourcing, ecosystem restoration, blue carbon, and physical climate risk assessments for federal and state clients. He combines physics-based modeling, satellite and lidar-derived earth observation, and AI/ML tools to forecast flood and sediment dynamics and inform decision-making for vulnerable communities and infrastructure. His work bridges academia and practice—coauthoring high-impact publications and the institute’s first patent—while mentoring teams to align technical execution with strategic policy goals. Based in the New York City region, he is motivated by equitable resilience outcomes that protect ecosystems, economies, and people.
9 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at The University of Texas at AustinBachelor of Science (BS), Geology, Chemistry, GIS, Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology, Chemistry, GIS at University of PittsburghGithub contributions (2)
littlebiggeo/csdms-clinic-2020
May 2020 - May 2020
Contributions:85 commits, 83 pushes, 1 branch in 14 days
littlebiggeo/test-repo
Jun 2016 - Jun 2016
Contributions:1 branch in 1 day
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