Michael L. Myrick

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Michael L. Myrick is a leading innovator in the field of environmental sensing and analytical instrumentation, with a focus on developing low-cost, field-deployable optical systems. His primary research areas include fluorescence spectroscopy, uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) payload development, and real-time water quality monitoring. Myrick’s major contributions center on the miniaturization and intelligent control of fluorometers for environmental sampling. Notably, he designed a waterproof, lightweight (1.3 kg), low-power chlorophyll fluorometer deployed on a small UAS, enabling autonomous water sampling triggered by real-time fluorescence measurements—a breakthrough for remote aquatic monitoring. His work on integrating an Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense board for fluorometer control and readout demonstrates his expertise in combining high-resolution analog-to-digital conversion with the Robot Operating System (ROS) and onboard sensors, significantly advancing accessible, intelligent instrumentation. With his most-cited papers accumulating 8 and 7 citations respectively, Myrick’s research is gaining recognition for its practical impact on environmental science. His achievements highlight a commitment to bridging engineering and ecology, making sophisticated sensing tools more affordable and autonomous for researchers and students alike.