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Aldi Airori
Research Technologist I  ·  UNL IANR  ·  Lincoln, Nebraska

Aldi J.
Airori

Environmental scientist bridging soil carbon research, remote sensing, and open-access data — turning complex environmental datasets into insights that drive climate and sustainability policy.

Soil Carbon Remote Sensing · GIS Python · R Agroecosystems NASA · EO Certified Climate Policy
5+Years Research Experience
$76K+Annual Budget Managed
20+Students & Staff Trained
3Institutions Collaborated

Analytical. Global.
Data-Driven.

I am Aldi Airori, an environmental scientist and Research Technologist I at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR), with 5+ years of experience in environmental data analysis, soil carbon research, and sustainable resource management.

My work centers on digital soil carbon research and agroecosystem science — combining field data collection, laboratory analysis, and spatial/statistical modeling in Python, R, and ArcGIS to support emission-reduction strategies and sustainable land management.

I hold an M.S. in Natural Resource Sciences and a B.S. in Environmental Science, both from UNL. My international experience includes work as a Remote Research Consultant for the World Resources Institute, analyzing sustainable energy and agricultural policy across Southeast Asia in coordination with NGOs and government stakeholders.

I am committed to open-access science and reproducible workflows — building public tools and datasets that help accelerate the transition toward a low-carbon global economy.

✉  aldijefferson07@gmail.com
📞  (+1) 531-229-8298
📍  Lincoln, Nebraska, USA 68503
🌐  English · Bahasa Indonesia

Technical Proficiency

Python (Data Science)78%
R — Statistical Analysis80%
Remote Sensing / GIS85%
Soil Carbon Research90%
Machine Learning (GPR, RF, KNN)80%
Data Analysis & Visualization85%
We b App Development (HTML/CSS/JS)70%
Policy & Regulatory Analysis75%
Scientific & Technical Writing82%
🇺🇸 English — Fluent 🇮🇩 Bahasa Indonesia — Fluent

Projects & Contributions

Research · Publication

Digital Soil Carbon Studies

Designed and led digital soil carbon research supporting sustainable land management and emission-reduction strategies. Performed statistical and spatial analyses in R and Python, produced technical reports and visual summaries, and presented at national conferences.

Soil CarbonR · PythonArcGISPeer-Reviewed
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Machine Learning · Remote Sensing

Soil Carbon MRV Pipelines

Built multi-stage ML pipelines integrating Gaussian Process Regression, Random Forest, and KNN imputation with Google Earth Engine remote sensing workflows (Sentinel-1/2, Landsat) for a 3-year field experiment.

Google Earth EngineGPR / RF / KNNGRIDMET
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Web Application · Tool Development

SOC Fractionation Lab Tracker

Developed and deployed an open-source web application to manage laboratory fractionation workflows and sample data, streamlining lab operations and data integrity.

HTML/CSS/JSGitHub PagesOpen Source
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Remote Sensing · Certified

Spatial Analysis & GIS Mapping

NASA and EO College certified in remote sensing. Apply QGIS and ArcGIS to perform spatial analyses of land cover, soil properties, and environmental change.

QGISArcGISNASA CertifiedLand Cover
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Data Management · Operations

Lab Operations & Research Management

Oversee instrument training for 20+ students and staff, manage operational budgets, develop SOP documentation, coordinate Preventative Maintenance contracts, and implement scheduling systems to optimize lab workflow.

Lab ManagementTraining$76K+ BudgetSOPs

Experience & Education

2023 – Present

Research Technologist I

Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources · UNL

Lead environmental data and research operations for agroecosystem projects. Built multi-stage ML pipelines (Gaussian Process Regression, Random Forest, KNN imputation) integrated with Google Earth Engine remote sensing workflows for soil carbon MRV research across a 3-year multi-treatment field experiment. Developed and deployed SOC Fractionation Lab Tracker, an open-source web application. Managing $76K+ budgets annually, supervising staff, and developing QA/QC protocols and lab SOPs for reproducible, open-access agroecosystem sustainability and compliance research.

2021 – 2022

Graduate Research Assistant

School of Natural Resources · University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Designed and led digital soil carbon studies supporting sustainable land management and emission-reduction strategies. Performed statistical and spatial analyses in R, Python, and ArcGIS, produced technical reports and visual summaries, and presented findings at national conferences while contributing to peer-reviewed publications.

2021

Remote Research Consultant

World Resources Institute

Conducted research on sustainable energy and agricultural policy in Southeast Asia. Analyzed environmental data to align regional policies with global climate goals, coordinating with NGOs and government stakeholders across the region.

2021 – 2022

M.S. in Natural Resource Sciences

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Graduate research focused on soil science, environmental data analysis, and sustainable land management. Developed expertise in R, Python, ArcGIS, and scientific writing for peer-reviewed publication.

2017 – 2020

B.S. in Environmental Science

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Foundation in environmental systems, field research methods, and quantitative analysis. Developed cross-cultural collaboration skills and a globally-minded approach to environmental problem-solving.

Tools I Use & Build With

🐍
Python
NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn, Rasterio, GeoPandas
📊
R · SigmaPlot
Statistical modeling, ggplot2, spatial stats, publication figures
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Remote Sensing
NASA & EO College Certified · Sentinel, Landsat, multispectral analysis
🗺️
GIS · ArcGIS · QGIS
Spatial analysis, land cover classification, geospatial datasets
🌱
Soil Science
Soil carbon, agroecosystems, QA/QC, lab SOPs, sample processing
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Database Management
Large dataset management, spreadsheet systems, Microsoft Office Suite
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Adobe Suite
Figures, posters, publication graphics, science communication design
🐙
GitHub
Open-source workflows, reproducible science, version control

Collaborate or Connect

I'm open to research collaborations, consulting on environmental data and GIS workflows, speaking at outreach events, or connecting with scientists and practitioners working at the intersection of land, climate, and data.

Whether you're a faculty member exploring a new project, an industry partner looking for environmental data expertise, or an international researcher interested in cross-institutional collaboration — reach out.

Research Collaboration GIS & Data Consulting Climate Policy Outreach / Speaking
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