Emily Mercurio, Phd, Pg Email & Phone Number

Greater Pittsburgh Area

CivicMapper is a geospatial solutions provider that uses modern mapping technology to solve problems in the natural and built environments. We develop geospatial data, build web-based analysis tools, and create spatially enabled software for decision makers on the front lines of climate, infrastructure, and social issues.CivicMapper works with NGOs, authorities, governments, and the private sector to create innovative web applications and geo-enabled data and analysis tools that support informed responses to challenges in our communities.CivicMapper is a WBENC-certified woman-owned business and a DOT certified DBE.See our website at civicmapper.com !

Greater Pittsburgh Region

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

I teach GIS for Environmental Science (ENVI 520). In this course, I instruct graduate and undergraduate students the basics of using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online and provide customized classwork that focuses on GIS workflows that are typical of mapping work done by environmental professionals. Both vector- and raster-based GIS are covered in my course material. Emphasis is placed on the use of open geospatial data, including Lidar-derived digital elevation models, thematic land cover maps, and hydrography datasets. Students are taught how to create hydrologic flow lines from high-resolution elevation models, how to conduct an accuracy assessment of thematic data, and how to use multiple forms of vector data with geospatial analysis tools.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Major responsibilities included development geology in shale gas reservoirs, reservoir characterization, geophysical log interpretation, 2D and 3D seismic interpretation, petrophysics and geochemistry-based rock property mapping, sequence stratigraphy, and shale gas reservoir optimization. Created new stratigraphic models of Marcellus Shale and Hamilton Group sedimentary sequences that explain unconformities and variations in formation thickness and rock properties across New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. This led to new strategies for well placement within discrete Marcellus stratigraphic horizons, resulting in increased well performance and production. Drilled more than 120 successful shale gas wells valued at over $1B of capital investment.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The East End Food Co-Op (12,000+ active members) exists to enhance the physical and social health of the greater Pittsburgh community. As a director I helped govern and guide the Co-Op through established policies, by-laws, and member representation. I served as the chair of the Member Linkage Committee and was involved in organizing and facilitating meetings with member-owners. Board experience has given me invaluable business governance skills and interpersonal skills that are transferable to many other endeavors.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

While working on my PhD, I taught labs and recitations for the following courses:• Sedimentology and Stratigraphy • Environmental Geology • The Planets • Introduction to Geology

Auburn, New York

Led multidisciplinary project teams and managed more than $1.5M in project funds. Assisted Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) with research and development of a multispectral wildland fire detection system. Managed several land use/land cover mapping projects and numerous satellite/aerial imagery collections. Analyzed commercial and NASA satellite remote sensing data (e.g. QuickBird, Landsat, ASTER, MODIS, Hyperion) including data from a MODIS direct broadcast system, and created geospatially-enabled derivative products. Developed and managed Internet-deployable distribution technologies for geospatial data. Created education materials for local government GIS and remote sensing training.

Ojai, California

Created, edited, attributed, analyzed and QA/QC’d GIS data. Developed GIS Strategic and Implementation plans for the U.S. Department of Defense. Completed Phase I field investigations for watershed restoration and management projects. Processed and analyzed remotely sensed satellite imagery, aerial orthophotography, and digital elevation models (DEM), and developed derivative products for GIS use. Planned and managed remote sensing imagery collections and developed customized geospatial technology applications for projects in civic planning and watershed management.

Houghton, Michigan

Prepared and analyzed satellite data for volcanic cloud analysis (aerosols and sulfur dioxide). Researched the remote sensing of active volcanism, atmospheric circulation, and the impact of volcanic clouds on aircraft. Supervised by Dr. William I. Rose.

Lanham, Maryland

Searched and cataloged NASA TOMS and AVHRR imagery archives for previously undocumented volcanic eruptions, and analyzed these data for volcanic ash and sulfur dioxide content. Tested radiative transfer algorithms for volcanic cloud detection in AVHRR and TOMS satellite data. Supervised by Dr. Arlin Krueger (ret.) in the Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics Branch (Code 916).

Anchorage, Alaska

Collected and cataloged volcanic ash samples and assisted AVO staff with integration of real-time satellite data into a public Internet site. Supervised by Dr. Terry Keith (ret.).

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Geology

Activities and Societies: Researched the construction and evolution of Sveifluháls, a multi-fissure, multi-vent volcanic ridge (tindar).

Master’S Degree, Geology

Activities and Societies: Master's Thesis: Analyzed remotely sensed imagery of Cerro Hudson eruption clouds using TOMS and AVHRR sensors.

Bachelor’S Degree, Geoscience

Activities and Societies: Senior Thesis: Translated (from French), cataloged, and analyzed over 200 years of eruptive history of Merapi.