David H. Kaplan

David H. Kaplan is a Professor of Geography at Kent State University, specializing in urban segregation, nationalism, and sustainable transportation. He holds leadership roles as Editor-in-Chief of the Geographical Review and former President of the American Association of Geographers (2019-20). His research focuses on ethnic identity geographies, national identity formation, and urban sustainability challenges.

Education: PhD (1991) and MS (1986) in Geography from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a B.A. (Honors) in Humanities from Johns Hopkins University (1982).

Research emphasizes global urbanization impacts, mortgage lending dynamics, and borderland studies. Notable contributions include co-authoring Geographies of Nationalism (2022) and editing Nations and Nationalism: A Global Historical Overview (2008). Recent work addresses white ethnonationalism and urban multiculturalism in Parisian neighborhoods.

Professional service includes editorial leadership at National Identities journal and advocacy for geography education through the AAG. Active in advancing sustainable transportation initiatives, including campus bike-sharing programs and autocentric community planning.