I’m a Research Scientist at the Pacific Biological Station with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. I link theory with data through statistical and simulation models to improve predictions about ecological systems and inform management decisions. In particular, I am interested in dynamic species distribution modelling, population modelling, and fisheries stock assessment. Much of my recent work has been on spatial and spatiotemporal modelling.
You can find a list of my preprints and publications in my CV or on Google Scholar.
I develop open-source R packages to promote the adoption of statistical methods and reproducible science. These include
sdmTMB to fit spatial and spatiotemporal Generalized Linear Mixed Effects Models (GLMMs) using Template Model Builder (TMB) and Gaussian Markov random fields
bayesdfa to fit Bayesian Dynamic Factor Analysis (DFA) multivariate time series models
csasdown to facilitate reproducible data-to-document workflows for CSAS (Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Research) reports
I maintain an annual report visualizing nearly all available biological and fisheries data for 116 groundfish species in British Columbia, Canada. I also maintain an annual report summarizing trends in stock status for British Columbia groundfish and connecting these trends with survey-based population indices.
Outside of work, I enjoy sea kayaking, wood working, and photography.