Sebastián Palomino

Sebastian Palomino-Angel is a Research Fellow within the Water Team at SEI Latin America. In this role, he leads the remote sensing component with a focus on advancing satellite-based approaches for water resources and water-related ecosystem monitoring and management.

His research centers on integrating observations from multiple satellite missions to understand changes and dynamics in natural systems and water resources. Through this work, Sebastian contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives that bridge Earth observation science, hydrology, and ecosystem management, with a strong emphasis on operational monitoring and long-term environmental sustainability.

His academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, a master’s degree in urban engineering, and a PhD in engineering from Universidad de Medellín, Colombia. Additionally, he served as a postdoctoral associate at the Institute of Environment at Florida International University in the United States, where he contributed to projects focused on advancing satellite-based monitoring of water resources.