About Me

I am a highly motivated and results-driven individual with multiple years of experience in applying deep learning techniques to solve problems in the weather and climate domain and eager to create a better society. Skilled in data analysis using Python, programming, high-performance computing, working with and processing large datasets from climate models and problem-solving.

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Experience

  1. Postdoctoral Researcher Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

    2022 — Present


    - Developed deep learning model to detect atmospheric rivers in meteorological data with world-leading performance
    - Worked with a team to create a model to perform bias correction for rainfall for the in-house climate model
    - Developed a system to employ deep learning to discover new physics to improve rainfall modelling via a new parametrization for deep convection
    - Handled and preprocessed large volumes of climate data (>2TB)
    - Helped out various colleagues to optimize their computational workflows, thus being able to produce results much quicker
    - Organized various networking events for postdocs across different sections, as well as contributing to various decision-making initiatives
    - Presented results in multiple international conferences

  2. Computational ScientistNational Centre for Atmospheric Science

    2022 - 2022

    - Carried out data analysis to inform on the implementation of a new data storage method when using the UK Met Office climate model
    - Started work to use physically-informed neural networks to be used for emulation of certain processes in a climate model, to improve the computational cost of the climate model, while making it quicker to execute

  3. JAVA Software EngineerLOQUS Business Intelligence

    2016 - 2017

    - Improved existing algorithms to produce more efficient solutions
    - Carried data analysis on existing algorithms to identify any inefficiencies
    - Helped transition the company from a local MySQL database to a cloud-based MongoDB database
    - Presented team results to company executives and clients

Education

  1. PhD Computer ScienceUniversity of Reading

    2018 - 2022

    - Developed deep learning model using PyTorch to detect the presence of tropical cyclones in meteorological data
    - Formulated and executed a method to use this model for a data reduction method, which was implemented in the UK Met Office’s climate model
    - Performed data analysis to computationally optimize the data reduction method
    - Developed skills in deep learning, working with large datasets, HPC, Linux, version control, Docker and Singularity containers
    - Presented findings at an international conference
    - Participated in the Young Entrepreneur Scheme where various skills, including working to a deadline and working with a team, were developed

  2. MSc Atmosphere, Oceans and ClimateUniversity of Reading

    2017 - 2018

    - Developed understanding of major physical processes controlling meteorological activity across the globe
    - Developed physical modelling skills, e.g. using the finite difference method to model dispersion of a trace gas
    - Developed skills in presenting complex data and ideas to a non-expert audience, as well as writing weekly progress reports

  3. BSc Computational PhysicsUniversity of Malta

    2014 - 2017

    - Developed various skills in computational modelling using a variety of programming languages
    - Learnt various computer science fundamentals including Linux, HPC and object-oriented programming
    - Experienced and developed skills in implementing machine learning techniques, e.g. genetic algorithms
    - Developed skills in mathematical understanding of differential equations and other constructs

Publications

Published

  1. Deep Learning Image Segmentation for Atmospheric RiversDaniel Galea, Hsi-Yen Ma, Wen-Ying Wu, Daigo Kobayashi, Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems

    2023
  2. Investigating differences between Tropical Cyclone detection systemsDaniel Galea, Kevin Hodges, Bryan N. Lawrence, Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems

    2023
  3. TCDetect: A New Method of Detecting the Presence of Tropical Cyclones Using Deep LearningDaniel Galea, Julian Kunkel, Bryan N. Lawrence, Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems

    2023
  4. Meteorological data reduction for tropical cyclones using deep learning techniquesDaniel Galea

    2022

In Review / Preparation

  1. UXNet: Joint U-Net and fully connected neural network to bias correct precipitation predictions from climate modelsShuang Yu, Indrasis Chakraborty, Gemma J. Anderson, Donald D. Lucas, Yannic Lops, Daniel Galea, Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems

    2023
  2. Assessment of Storm-Associated Precipitation and its Extremes using Observations and Short-Range Climate Model HindcastsWen-Ying Wu, Hsi-Yen Ma, David Conway Lafferty, Zhe Feng, Paul Ullrich, Qi Tang, Jean-Christophe Golaz, Daniel Galea, Hsiang-He Lee, Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres

    2023

My skills

  • Data Science, Deep Learning, Python, Problem Solving, Linux/Unix
  • Software Development, C, C++, JAVA, Statistics
  • MySQL, MongoDB, High-Performance Computing, AWS, GCP

Contact

Please reach out to galea.daniel18@gmail.com if you would like to connect.

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