Li-Chih Hsu

Li-Chih Hsu is a Lecturer in the Department of History at Clemson University's College of Arts and Humanities. He is based in Hardin Hall 203 and teaches courses including Geography of the Physical Environment, World Regional Geography, GIS Lab, and Introduction to GIS.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Kentucky (2019)
• MS, National Taiwan University (2010)

His research focuses on biogeography, biogeomorphology, and coastal landscape dynamics, particularly in the context of climate change. He utilizes geospatial analysis, GIS, and remote sensing to study barrier dune systems, mangrove dynamics, and land surface phenology in the U.S. and Taiwan. His work contributes to understanding coastal resilience and vegetation responses to climate anomalies.

The recent publications reflect a strong focus on coastal geomorphology, environmental change, and remote sensing applications, with studies on dune topographic variability, mangrove expansion, and long-term phenological trends across the United States. These works emphasize spatial modeling, resilience theory, and the integration of ecological and geomorphological processes.

Scientific Contributions:

• Published in leading journals such as Ecological Applications, Journal of Coastal Conservation, Annals of the Association of American Geographers, and Journal of Coastal Research.
• Active research on large-scale geographic comparisons of dune topographies and resilience properties.

Dr. Hsu is engaged in advancing knowledge about coastal protection mechanisms and the impacts of climate change on coastal and terrestrial ecosystems. While no formal students are listed, his research involvement suggests potential mentorship and collaboration. He also contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations and interdisciplinary research initiatives.