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Dr.Philippe Tissot | |
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E-mail : ptissot@lighthouse.tamucc.edu or philippe.tissot@tamucc.edu | ||
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PENS |
DNR | |
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Highlighted Links:
| Applications to the TAMUCC Coastal and Marine System Science (CMSS) Ph.D. program |
| Access to the draft report "Study of a Possible Link between Drowning and Near-Drowning Events and Surf Conditions in South Texas" |
| Access to the report "Coastal Navigational Safety in Texas: A study of the causes of navigational accidents along the Texas coast with comparisons with Florida, and the United States" |
General Personal Info:
| I am an associate Professor of Physics in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences (PENS). My research is collaborative in nature and gives me a chance to work closely with colleagues at the Division of Nearshore Research (DNR) where I conduct most of my research, the Center for Water Supply Studies (CWSS) and I am also a Harte Research Institute (HRI) Research Associate. Responsibilities in the department include the advising of future science teachers (Science 4-8 and Physical Science 8-12 Certifications) as part of our Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (SMTE) program and participation to the continuing development of our Coastal and Marine Systems Science (CMSS) PhD program (note that I no longer coordinate either program). Outside of our university I have the pleasure of serving as a member of the American Meteorological Society Committee on Artificial Intelligence Applications to Environmental Science (link to committee website). |
One of my favorite quotes
--Albert Einstein in What I believe (1930).
About me
Through my research and my teaching I aim at contributing to furthering our understanding of the world and applying scientific principles ethically, efficiently, and inclusively for the benefit of my community, our environment, and mankind. My present research interests are the use of machine learning techniques (presently mostly artificial neural networks) to predict future states of environmental systems such as water levels in Texas bays and estuaries. We have developed a real-time water level forecasting model for the coast of Texas in collaboration with Texas A&M University and the Corpus Christi Weather Forecasting Office. Other applications include the prediction of the intensity and duration of cold water events in the Laguna Madre, and Indicator Bacterial Counts for recreational waters. Other interestes include the use of Gamma Ray Spectroscopy and radiochronology to assess NORM contamination and transport in and around the South Texas Uranium Mines. Science Education at all levels is very important and I enjoy participating to related activities and have been one of the co-advisors for our local student NSTA chapter for several years. I am always interested in discussing projects in these areas and enjoy helping and advising students and members of the community when my expertize can be useful.
Prior to joining TAMUCC I was a research scientist at a private research institution where I worked on R&D programs and developed prototypes for companies in the areas of oil exploration, environmental assessment, semiconductor materials analysis, and treatment of engineered wood materials. My education consists of a Ph.D in Nuclear Engineering from Texas A&M University, College Station and a Diploma in Physics Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne.
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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi