Christopher T. Lee

Christopher T. Lee is a Professor in the Department of Geography at California State University, Long Beach. His work focuses on remote sensing applications, physical geography, and geospatial techniques for emergency management and national intelligence.

• Education: BS in Geography (Northern Arizona University, 1978), MA in Geography (CSU Fullerton, 1982), PhD in Geography (University of Arizona, 1990)

Dr. Lee's research bridges geospatial technologies with practical applications in environmental monitoring and community-focused urban studies. His work includes:

• Developing remote sensing models for fire danger assessment
• Analyzing live fuel moisture using geospatial techniques
• Studying ethnic differences in geoscience education
• Community-based field research in urban environments

His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on geospatial workforce development and environmental applications of GIS technology. Current projects emphasize terrain analysis and national intelligence applications of geospatial science.

Advising & Grants: Dr. Lee has contributed to educational initiatives enhancing diversity in geosciences and has participated in collaborative field research projects with community stakeholders.