2026-04-17
Preparing Otolith Data for Age Estimation
A process note by Farnaz on how a large otolith dataset was cleaned, matched, and prepared for training.
data processingmachine learningmarine biology
Writing
This section contains notes, essays, and project-related reflections written alongside ongoing work. I use writing as a way to think through research processes, document decisions, and make complex or long-term work more visible - especially the parts that usually remain hidden behind finished results or publications. Many of these texts emerge directly from practical work in marine research, software development, collaboration, and citizen science contexts.
2026-04-10
Finalizing the design system of Offener Kreis
A short process note on how the Offener Kreis reflection card set evolved from a coherent layout into a clearer visual orientation system.
citizen sciencereflectiondesign
2026-03-16
Making PelAtlas Buildable: Structuring the Early Development of a Research Platform
Building the workflow before the system: how I structured the early development of PelAtlas so that the next step is always visible.
programmingworkflowreflection
2026-02-27
Working on Offener Kreis
Documenting the process behind the reflection card set Offener Kreis. From research and question curation to structure, design exploration, and production considerations.
citizen sciencereflection
2026-02-12
DELPHI Exchange: Oihana in Stralsund
A week of exchange, alignment, and first architectural decisions for PelAtlas under the EU-CONEXUS DELPHI project.
eventsmarine biologyresearch collaboration
2026-01-26
Creating Heave-Corrected Echograms with echopype
A practical walkthrough showing how to create depth-corrected echograms from EK80 data using echopype, with a focus on how vessel heave enters the depth calculation.
programmingechopypesonardata processingfisheries
2026-01-13
Between Sprint and Stillness
Reflections on co-productive work between industry and research, and on how shared artifacts can create connection beyond formal collaboration.
reflection
2026-01-06
Decision Trees and Ensemble Methods
A structured introduction to decision trees and ensemble methods, written as accompanying material for a Data Science lecture.
lecturemachine learning
2025-12-23
Looking back at 2025
A personal review of 2025, tracing projects, collaborations, and shifts in focus toward citizen science and marine research.
reflection
2025-12-20
partX – Training, Reflection, and a Concrete Next Step
Notes from the partX closing event, including project pitches, discussions, and emerging collaborations around participatory research.
citizen scienceevents
2025-05-08
Python Environment for a Jupyter Notebook Experience in Neovim
A practical explanation of how Neovim, Jupyter kernels, and multiple Python environments fit together for an interactive, notebook-like workflow.
programmingneovim