Krista R. L. West

Krista R. L. West serves as a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University and Adjunct Faculty at Mesa Community College, leveraging her expertise in geospatial technologies for environmental research. She completed her Joint Doctoral Program in Geography through San Diego State University and the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2023.

Her educational background:

• Ph.D. in Geography (Joint Doctoral Program), San Diego State University & University of California, Santa Barbara (2023)

Dr. West specializes in applying remote sensing and image processing to analyze wildfire-prone landscapes, with research focused on bridging scientific findings to practical emergency response solutions and policy frameworks. Her work integrates landscape ecology principles to address critical knowledge gaps in fire risk management while prioritizing accessible science communication for diverse audiences.

She actively disseminates research through professional networks including ResearchGate, LinkedIn, and Google Scholar, and drives public engagement via her #FirePrepFriday initiative that translates technical fire science into actionable community preparedness guidance.