Sara Bjørk

Sara Bjørk is a PhD candidate at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, focusing on climate research and biomass estimation in Tanzania. She transitioned from an Energy, Climate, and Environment Master’s program to Applied Physics and Mathematics, driven by her interest in renewable energy and practical applications of data science.

• Education: Master of Science in Applied Physics and Mathematics, previously studied Energy, Climate, and Environment.
• Research Focus: Utilizes SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) imagery and regression models to quantify biomass in Tanzania, aligning with UN CO2 budgeting goals.
• Technical Expertise: Specializes in Deep Learning, image processing, and applied programming for environmental monitoring.
• Goals: Aims to develop scalable programs for biomass estimation applicable to other countries.