Christopher G. Burton

Dr. Christopher G. Burton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Auburn University's College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM). He is a member of the Climate, Human and Earth System Sciences (CHESS) Cluster. His expertise lies in spatial data science and modeling applied to human-environmental challenges, particularly natural hazards and disasters.

Research focuses include understanding risks posed by global environmental changes to vulnerable communities, measuring social vulnerability and resilience, and modeling cascading effects from climate-induced hazards. He contributes to disaster risk management education through courses on social vulnerability and GIS applications.

No academic awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. Dr. Burton is affiliated with the CHESS Cluster, emphasizing interdisciplinary climate resilience research.