Office Location: STEPS 240
Area of Specialization: Remote Sensing, Geospatial Science, Cryosphere
Mahboubeh Boueshagh is a Ph.D. candidate in Earth & Environmental Sciences at Lehigh University. She earned her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Civil & Geomatics Engineering with a focus on Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. Her research applies remote sensing and geospatial science to study Earth's systems, with a particular emphasis on snowpack dynamics and wildfire interactions in the Western U.S. She integrates data science and advanced remote sensing techniques to improve the monitoring and understanding of these critical processes. Mahboubeh has hands-on field experience in remote sensing of snow, including conducting snow measurements and validating satellite-derived snowpack estimates in mountainous environments. She is also passionate about bridging the gap between academic research and industry applications, leveraging scientific advancements for real-world solutions. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors in nature, skiing, and hiking.