Xiao Qi is a Scientific Computing Specialist in the Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University (TAMU), and a member of the GCOOS Data Management and Cyberinfrastructure team. His primary responsibilities include the development and maintenance of the GANDALF Uncrewed Systems Portal application, along with conducting advanced research in the field of Artificial Intelligence/Deep Learning.

Xiao obtained his Master’s degree in Data Science from George Washington University in 2023. He also holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science, which he earned in China in 2018. Before coming to the U.S., Xiao had two years of valuable industry experience as a full-stack software engineer, equipping him with a diverse skill set that enhances his current research endeavors.