Zhongqi Miao

Zhongqi Miao

Applied Research Scientist at Microsoft

Applied Physics Lab

University of Washington

I work on problems in wildlife conservation and environmental science using big data with high structural complexity (e.g., wildlife imagery data, accelerometer data, and audio data) and state-of-the-art artificial intelligence methods (e.g., computer vision and deep learning). The goal is to address large-scale environmental issues that are not achievable with conventional ecological methods and monitor species responses to climate changes. My research also serves as a bridge between applied computer / data science and ecological / environmental research.

My primary responsibilities within the group include:

  • The development of algorithms for automatic fish recognition through echosounder imagery

Interests

  • Computer vision
  • Deep learning
  • Ecology
  • Bioacoustics
  • Echosounder

Education

  • PhD in Ecology and Computer Science, 2022

    University of California, Berkeley

  • MS in Ecology, 2016

    Colorado State University

  • BS in Environmental Engineering, 2013

    Southeast University, China

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