Mengyu Li @ CNR-ISMAR
Hi, Iโm Mengyu Li
I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at CNR-ISMAR in Rome, working on marine bio-optics, BGC-Argo observations, and ocean biogeochemistry.
My research focuses on ocean carbon cycling and bio-optical processes by integrating in situ observations, satellite remote sensing, and model outputs to better understand marine ecosystems under climate variability.
Research Focus
Marine Bio-optics
Quantifying relationships between chlorophyll, light attenuation, and optical depth metrics across different water types and oceanic regimes.
BGC-Argo Observations
Using multi-sensor float observations to resolve the vertical structure and variability of bio-optical and biogeochemical properties.
Remote Sensing
Combining satellite ocean-colour products with in situ observations to investigate phytoplankton dynamics, particle properties, and carbon-related processes.
Ocean Carbon Cycling
Investigating particulate export and microbial carbon processing in the ocean, with a focus on carbon sequestration in oligotrophic systems.
Technical Expertise
Data Processing
MATLAB-based workflows for BGC-Argo processing, radiometric quality control, and multi-platform data integration.
Optical Modelling
Development and evaluation of empirical and semi-analytical models for Kd, Zeu, and other bio-optical relationships.
Field Measurements
Experience with HPLC pigments, CDOM absorption, particle absorption, and optical measurements from research cruises.
Multi-platform Integration
Integration of floats, satellite observations, and model outputs for large-scale analysis of marine biogeochemical processes.
Selected Research Topics
- Relationships between chlorophyll and light attenuation
- Evaluation and refitting of bio-optical models
- Integration of BGC-Argo, satellite, and model datasets
- Carbon export in oligotrophic oceans
- Marine heatwaves and phytoplankton dynamics
Publications
Address
Office
Istituto di Scienze Marine โ Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
Area della Ricerca di Roma 2 โ Tor Vergata
Via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100
00133 Rome, Italy