Derek T. Robinson

Derek T. Robinson is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo's Department of Geography and Environmental Management, specializing in land-use science, agent-based modeling, and geospatial analysis. His work integrates GIS, ecological models, and human decision-making to assess impacts of land policies on ecosystem services and human well-being.

Research Interests:

• Land-use/cover change and carbon cycle dynamics
• Agent-based modeling of socio-ecological systems
• Exurban land management and fragmentation
• Ecosystem service quantification
• Land policy scenario analysis

Teaching: Courses in spatial analysis, advanced GIS, and land-use-carbon interactions. His lab utilizes cutting-edge tools like ArcGIS, NetLogo, and UAV systems (e.g., Aeryon SkyRanger) for fieldwork and modeling.