Gann, Daniel

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Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences , College of Arts, Sciences & Education

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gannd@fiu.edu

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overview

Experienced Researcher in Ecology with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Remote Sensing, Landscape Ecology, Plant Ecology, Geographic Information Science, Python and R. Strong research professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Biological Sciences from Florida International University.

research interests

Remote Sensing, Landscape Ecology, Plant Ecology, Geographic Information Science, Python and R

selected publications

Article
- 2022
  
  Space-Based Detection of Significant Water-Depth Increase Induced by Hurricane Irma in the Everglades Wetlands Using Sentinel-1 SAR Backscatter Observations
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/rs14061415 Web of Science: 000774427000001
- 2022
  
  Spatiotemporal variations of wetland backscatter: The role of water depth and vegetation characteristics in Sentinel-1 dual-polarization SAR observations
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.rse.2021.112864 Web of Science: 000759769500001
- 2022
  
  Habitat use by the island lemurs of Nosy Be, Madagascar
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23362 Web of Science: 000748521600001
- 2022
  
  Detection of Low Elevation Outliers in TanDEM-X DEMs With Histogram and Adaptive TIN
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/TGRS.2021.3061100 Web of Science: 000730619400025
- 2021
  
  Harnessing the NEON data revolution to advance open environmental science with a diverse and data-capable community
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/ecs2.3833 Web of Science: 000735437600029
- 2020
  
  Bamboo phenology and life cycle drive seasonal and long-term functioning of Amazonian bamboo-dominated forests. JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY. 109:860-876.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1111/1365-2745.13512 Web of Science: 000583497000001
- 2020
  
  Delineation of Tree Patches in a Mangrove-Marsh Transition Zone by Watershed Segmentation of Aerial Photographs. REMOTE SENSING. 12.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/rs12132086 Web of Science: 000550594200001
- 2019
  
  Quantitative spatial upscaling of categorical information: The multi-dimensional grid-point scaling algorithm. METHODS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION. 10:2090-2104.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1111/2041-210X.13301 Web of Science: 000489481000001
- 2019
  
  Accuracy assessment of ASTER, SRTM, ALOS, and TDX DEMs for Hispaniola and implications for mapping vulnerability to coastal flooding. REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT. 225:290-306.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.rse.2019.02.028 Web of Science: 000469152700021
- 2019
  
  Comparison of TanDEM-X DEM with LiDAR Data for Accuracy Assessment in a Coastal Urban Area. REMOTE SENSING. 11.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/rs11070876 Web of Science: 000465549300141
- 2018
  
  Using Bi-Seasonal WorldView-2 Multi-Spectral Data and Supervised Random Forest Classification to Map Coastal Plant Communities in Everglades National Park. SENSORS. 18.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/s18030829 Web of Science: 000428805300150
- 2016
  
  Remote sensing of seasonal changes and disturbances in mangrove forest: a case study from South Florida. ECOSPHERE. 7.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/ecs2.1366 Web of Science: 000378523100028
- 2015
  
  Detecting Calcareous Periphyton Mats in the Greater Everglades Using Passive Remote Sensing Methods
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1201/b18253-17
- 2015
  
  Quantitative Comparison of Plant Community Hydrology Using Large-Extent, Long-Term Data. WETLANDS. 35:81-93.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s13157-014-0594-2 Web of Science: 000348235100008
- 2011
  
  Hydro-Meteorology and Water Budget of the Mara River Basin Under Land Use Change Scenarios. NILE RIVER BASIN: HYDROLOGY ,CLIMATE AND WATER USE. 39-68.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-0689-7_2 Web of Science: 000290294200002
- 2011
  
  Land use and climate change impacts on the hydrology of the upper Mara River Basin, Kenya: results of a modeling study to support better resource management. HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES. 15:2245-2258.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.5194/hess-15-2245-2011 Web of Science: 000293268200013
- 2010
  
  A modeling approach to determine the impacts of land use and climate change scenarios on the water flux of the upper Mara River
  Full Text via DOI: 10.5194/hessd-7-5851-2010
Book Chapter
- 2015
  
  Detecting calcareous periphyton mats in the greater everglades using passive remote sensing methods. 350-372.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1201/b18253
- 2015
  
  Mercury mass budget estimates and cycling in the florida everglades. 68-88.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1201/b18253
- 2009
  
  South America. 404-413.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/B978-012370626-3.00049-1
Proceedings Paper
- 2016
  
  Application of Single-Polarimetric RADARSAT-2 Images with WorldView 2 Images in Estimating Water Stages in the Everglades. WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL AND WATER RESOURCES CONGRESS 2016: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY, INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES, AND HISTORY AND HERITAGE. 50-58.
  Web of Science: 000400170800006
Report
- 2020
  
  Vegetation Change along ENP Boundary Areas of Northeast Shark River Slough Between 2010/13 and 2016/17

principal investigator on

Detecting Vegetation Change along ENP Boundary Areas awarded by National Park Service 2017 - 2022
Optimization of LiDAR Data Processing Algorithms for Wetland Graminoid Marsh and Prairie Vegetation awarded by South Florida Water Management District 2021 - 2022
Algorithm Development to Detect Seasonal Changes in Submerged Aquatic and Emergent Vegetation using a Combination of Multi-Spectral Satellite Data and Water-Depth Estimates awarded by South Florida Water Management District 2019 - 2022
Optimization of LiDAR Data Processing Algorithms for Wetland Graminoid Marsh and Prairie Vegetation awarded by National Park Service 2018 - 2021
The South Florida Caribbean Inventory and Monitoring Network Undergraduate internship and training program Vegetation Mapping awarded by National Park Service 2014 - 2019
REMAP IV (2014) -- Phase II. Data Distribution System awarded by National Park Service 2018 - 2019
Detection of Seasonal Submerged Aquatic and Emergent Vegetation using Remote Sensing Methods awarded by South Florida Water Management District 2018
Acquisition, Curation, Mapping and Submission of Accession Information to U.S Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service (USDA-ARS) Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) awarded by Agricultural Research Service 2013 - 2018
Collection of Digital Aerial Imagery in Support of Aquatic Invasive Species Program and CERIP awarded by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2012 - 2013
FY11-Vegetation Classification Using Satellite Imagery awarded by South Florida Water Management District 2011 - 2012
Determine Effectiveness of Automated Vegetation Classification for CIR AP for Everglades. awarded by South Florida Water Management District 2009

co-principal investigator on

subproject principal investigator on

Monitoring of Tree Island Condition in the Southern Everglades awarded by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2014 - 2019
R-EMAP IV awarded by National Park Service 2013 - 2016
Ecological Effects of The Modified Water Deliveries and The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan in Northeast Shark River Slough, Everglades National Park awarded by National Park Service 2011 - 2016
Integrated Water Resources Management Assistant to USAID Missions Worldwide awarded by US Agency for International Development 2004 - 2014
Vegetation changes occurring over time in key areas of ENP will be characterized through a review and analysis of existing vegetation datasets and ENP- specific vegetation literature, as well as with remote sensing methodologies awarded by National Park Service 2012 - 2013
Phase V of an Assessment of Risk Management in LAC Region Higher Education: "The Paul C. Bell, Jr. Risk Management Program: awarded by US Agency for International Development 2009 - 2013
Monitoring, Modeling and Assessment of the Everglades Ecosystem: R-EMAP Phase III Planning-in supplement of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program awarded by National Park Service 2005 - 2009

investigator on

Landscape Pattern- Ridge, Slough, and Tree Island Mosaics awarded by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2020 - 2025
Natural Resource Condition Assessment for Three Parks within the U.S. Virgin Islands awarded by National Park Service 2016 - 2021
MRI: Development of an Instrument for Acquisition, Management, and Analysis of Super-resolution Aerial Imagery awarded by National Science Foundation 2014 - 2019

full name

Daniel Gann

ORCID iD

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6131-3391 (confirmed)

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