Jesse Wood

Jesse Wood

Researcher • Engineer • Data Scientist

Building the Future with Data & AI

I combine machine learning, scientific research, and software engineering to solve complex problems in marine biology and beyond.

Research Focus

AI for Marine Science

Developing machine learning approaches to analyze fatty acid chromatographic data and mass spectrometry for marine biomass classification.

Data-Driven Engineering

Creating innovative software solutions that bridge the gap between scientific research and practical applications in industry.

Sustainable Technology

Leveraging technology to support environmental sustainability and develop solutions for real-world ecological challenges.

Latest Research

Featured Publication

Rapid determination of bulk composition and quality of marine biomass in Mass Spectrometry

Rapid determination of bulk composition and quality of marine biomass in Mass Spectrometry

Navigating the analysis of mass spectrometry data for marine biomass and fish demands a technologically adept approach to derive accurate and actionable insights. This research will introduce a novel AI methodology to interpret a substantial repository of mass spectrometry datasets, utilizing pre-training strategies like Next Spectra Prediction and Masked Spectra Modeling, targeting enhanced interpretability and correlation of spectral patterns with chemical attributes. Three core research objectives are explored: 1) precise fish species and body part identification via binary and multi-class classification, respectively; 2) quantitative contaminant analysis employing multi-label classification and multi-output regression; and 3) traceability through pair-wise comparison and instance recognition. By validating against traditional baselines and various downstream tasks, this work aims to enhance chemical analytical processes and offer fresh insights into the chemical and traceability aspects of marine biology and fisheries through advanced AI applications.

Featured Projects

A selection of my recent work in research and engineering

Wellington Bus Timetable

Typescript

A deno fresh web application for Wellington bus timetables using the Metlink API

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Fishy Business

Python

PhD Candidate in Artificial Intelligence. Applying machine learning to fish oil analysis.

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Interested in Collaboration?

I'm always open to discussing research opportunities, project ideas, or potential collaborations.