Dr. Christine M. Lee is a research scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the Water and Ecosystems Group, specializing in satellite remote sensing for coastal and inland water quality, environmental hazards, and marine ecosystem monitoring. Her research focuses on the land-water interface, utilizing thermal infrared and optical remote sensing to study post-fire impacts on water quality, sediment and nutrient fluxes, coral reef thermal stress, and coastal pollution tracking to support public health and ecosystem management.