Marié Smith is a NRF Y1-rated researcher with a PhD degree in Ocean and Atmosphere Science from the University of Cape Town (UCT). She has specialized in marine remote sensing for over ten years. She joined the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in 2017 on an NRF Professional Development Program Postdoc, and has been a permanent member of the Earth Observation Research Group since 2019. Her main areas of interest are optical water type classification and algorithm development, particularly for coastal marine applications. She is the lead on operational earth observation product development for harmful algal bloom (HAB) detection, aquaculture, fisheries and water quality decision support. She has been involved in various national and international projects, including the National OCIMS, GMES & Africa Marine Thematic areas, and H2020 ASTRAL. She is also actively involved in post-graduate student supervision and training across Africa.
