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Ross Meentemeyer is a Professor and Director of the Center for Geospatial Analytics at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources in the College of Natural Resources. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (2000) and a B.S. in Geography from the University of Georgia (1993). His research focuses on geospatial analytics, ecological forecasting, biological invasions, and forest health, with a strong emphasis on integrating geospatial data and modeling to address environmental challenges. Dr. Meentemeyer's work includes developing decision-support tools for pest management, climate adaptation, and land-use planning. Notable projects involve forecasting invasive species spread via international trade, creating open-source geospatial platforms, and modeling floodplain development risks. He collaborates extensively with federal agencies like USDA, DOI, and NPS to translate research into practical solutions. His grants include multi-million dollar NSF and USDA-funded initiatives addressing plant disease pandemics, agricultural pest threats, and geospatial infrastructure development. Key outcomes include the PAdb system for pandemic prediction and the FUTURES model for urbanization forecasting. He also leads efforts to enhance stakeholder engagement through participatory modeling tools like Tangible Landscape. Research contributions span 20+ years, with over 100 peer-reviewed articles on topics like viewscape modeling, river water dynamics, and wildfire-epidemic interactions. His work bridges ecological and social sciences, emphasizing actionable solutions for sustainable land management and climate resilience.

• Geospatial Analytics
• Ecological Forecasting
• Biological Invasions
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David Newburn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. His research focuses on environmental and resource economics, particularly land-use regulations for farmland and forest preservation, and water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. He develops spatial models to manage urban sprawl and evaluates incentive-based programs for conservation practices. Research Areas: Land-Use Change and Urban Sprawl Water Quality Trading and Conservation Spatial Economic Modeling Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) Collaborations: NSF-funded Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES) National Center for Smart Growth Chesapeake Bay Program Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee Recent Publications: Highlight trends in household behavior, land-use policy effectiveness, and coastal adaptation to climate impacts. Articles span environmental economics, urban ecology, and interdisciplinary sustainability research. Education: B.S., University of Maryland, College Park (1991) Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley (2002)

• Environmental Economics
• Land Economics
• Water Resource Economics
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David Prytherch is a Professor in the Department of Geography at Miami University, specializing in urban planning, sustainability, and the intersection of law with urban spaces. He holds degrees from Pennsylvania State University and the University of Arizona. His research focuses on urbanization dynamics, spatial justice, and the politics of planning landscapes. He has authored/co-authored numerous publications on topics like mobility justice, right-of-way law, and regional planning in Spain and the U.S. Education: B.S. Geography, Pennsylvania State University (1992) M.A. Geography, University of Arizona (1999) Ph.D. Geography, University of Arizona (2003) Research Interests: Dr. Prytherch explores how urban landscapes reflect socio-political tensions and how planning can create equitable cities. Key themes include mobility justice, land use law, and the role of sustainability frameworks. He has studied urbanization in diverse locations like Valencia, Spain, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, emphasizing how planning navigates between development and place preservation. Teaching & Advising: He teaches courses in urban geography, planning, and sustainability, emphasizing hands-on projects with local communities. He advises M.A. students on topics like regionalism and land use, collaborating on peer-reviewed publications. Notable collaborations include work with graduate students L. DePriest-Hricko and M. Zabik. Awards: 2008 Miami University Associated Student Government Professor of the Year Community Engagement: As Miami’s Sustainability Coordinator and Chair of the City of Oxford Planning Commission, he connects academic work to real-world challenges like trail systems and urban design. His projects include Safe Routes to School initiatives and the Oxford Area Trail System. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary urban planning projects, often involving students in community-based research. His work bridges academic research with local policymaking, fostering collaborative problem-solving.

• Urban Planning
• Sustainability
• Land Use Law
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Nik Luka is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture, McGill University, with a joint appointment in Urban Planning. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, an M.Arch. from Laval University, and a B.A.A. from Toronto Metropolitan University. His roles include Associate Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montréal and associate memberships in the Department of Equity, Ethics, and Policy and the Bieler School of Environment. Ph.D. (Toronto) M.Arch. (Laval) B.A.A. (Toronto Met.) Luka specializes in ethnography, landscape studies, and critical design/planning research, focusing on REURBANISM—the transformation of (sub)urban landscapes through collaborative design and participatory governance. His work bridges natural processes and human culture, emphasizing narrative, discourse, and policy-led urbanism. His recent publications highlight trends in recreational mobilities, densification, transit-oriented development, and periurban landscape dynamics. Themes span urban walkability, public space design, and transdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. SSHRC Partnership Grant with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Collaborative projects in Sweden and continental Europe Champ des Possibles partnership in Montreal Luka engages with community organizations such as the Montreal Urban Ecology Centre, Convercité, and Suspicious Fish, blending academic research with civic practice. His affiliations include the Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design and international collaborations on landscape connectivity.

• Ethnography
• Landscape Studies
• Urban Planning
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Mario Gandelsonas is a Professor of Architecture and Class of 1913 Lecturer at Princeton University’s School of Architecture, where he also directs the Urban Studies Certificate Program. He is affiliated with the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI) as part of its Grand Challenges Program. His research integrates urbanism, semiotics, and infrastructure, emphasizing how architectural and urban systems interact with cultural and environmental contexts. Education includes a Diploma from the University of Buenos Aires and a Certificate from the Centre de Recherche d’Urbanisme in Paris. Gandelsonas has led significant projects like the Xu Jia Hui district in Shanghai and the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Des Moines. He co-founded Agrest & Gandelsonas, an architectural firm focused on urban design and theoretical exploration. His work has been recognized with the AIA College of Fellows (2006), honoring contributions to architectural education and practice. He directed the Center for Architecture, Urbanism, and Infrastructure (CAUI) from 2007–2013 and co-directed the Generative Design Program at Princeton. Key research interests include environmental humanities, urban resilience, and the role of semiotics in shaping urban environments. Grants include funding from Princeton’s Global Collaborative Research Networks for the “Twenty First Century Infrastructure” project. His transdisciplinary approach involves workshops on mobility, energy, and water infrastructure in cities like Paris, Shanghai, and Los Angeles. He advocates for infrastructure as a critical component of sustainable urban development and has published extensively on architectural theory and urban design.

• Urbanism and Semiotics
• Urban Architecture
• Residential Design
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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.

• Land-use and land-cover change
• Agent-based modelling
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
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Patrick T. Hurley is an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Studies Program at Ursinus College , where he investigates intersections of political ecology, environmental conservation, and land-use change. His work bridges First World political ecology with global resource conflict dynamics, focusing on urban-rural gradients and exurban development. Expertise in mining opposition and amenity migration Research on urban foraging and social-ecological resilience Recipient of Ursinus Mellon Summer Research Grant Recent publications analyze urban forests as provisioning ecosystems, exploring foraging practices among Russian-speaking immigrants in NYC (2022), social-ecological memory in Philadelphia (2024), and urban greenspace governance (2020). His scholarship links local land struggles to global neoliberalism patterns, particularly in Turkey’s Kaz Dağları region (2018). Hurley’s work integrates ethnobotany, environmental justice, and critical urban studies. He examines how marginalized communities navigate resource access, with projects like the Ursinus Food Forest (2022) demonstrating practical applications of cultural-ecological reconnections.

• First World Political Ecology
• Environmental Policy
• Urban Foraging
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Evangeline Linkous is an Associate Professor and MURP Program Director at the University of South Florida (USF) School of Public Affairs. She specializes in land use policy, growth management, rural planning, and coastal community development. Her research explores fiscal instruments in land policy, institutional governance, and market-based tools like Transfer of Development Rights (TDR). Dr. Linkous holds a PhD and Master's from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from New College of Florida. She has served on the Hillsborough County Planning Commission and is actively involved with the American Planning Association. Her work bridges academic research with community-engaged projects, addressing topics like Florida’s growth management challenges and coastal adaptation strategies. Education: PhD (2012) and Master’s (2004) in City/Regional Planning from University of Pennsylvania; BA in English (1998) from New College of Florida. Research interests include land use law, urban/rural interface dynamics, and sustainable development. Recent work examines TDR programs nationally and post-socialist planning in Tbilisi. She has published in top journals like the Journal of the American Planning Association and Urban Affairs Review. Grants include a Fulbright award (2021-2022) for research in Georgia/Tbilisi State University, USF MURP fellowships, and FDOT transportation planning grants. Awards include 2021 Planner of the Year and recognition for community-engaged teaching. Labs/Initiatives: Leads USF’s MURP program and collaborates on projects like Tampa’s Coastal Area Action Plan. Engages in town-gown partnerships to promote diversity in planning education.

• Land Use Policy
• Growth Management
• Agriculture and Food Systems Planning
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Professor Tenley Conway is a faculty member at the University of Toronto Mississauga within the Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment. Her research focuses on urban forest governance, human-environment interactions, and geospatial analysis of urban ecosystems, with specific interests in environmental justice, green infrastructure, and socio-ecological systems. PhD in Geography from Rutgers University MSc in Geography from Rutgers University BSc in Natural Resources from Cornell University Conway's work integrates environmental geography, urban ecology, and landscape ecology to examine urban forest governance structures, resident engagement with green infrastructure, and the ecological impacts of policy decisions. She employs diverse methodologies including GIS, remote sensing, statistical analyses, and community surveys to address questions about urban tree distribution equity, invasive species management, and the effects of urban greening initiatives. Recent publications demonstrate her focus on quantifying urban forest diversity using national datasets, developing cost-effective canopy monitoring techniques through Landsat imagery, and analyzing the ethical frameworks of arboricultural practices. She has contributed to understanding how invasive pests reshape distributional justice in urban forests and the relationship between tree proximity and subjective wellbeing across Canadian and Australian cities. As associate editor of Urban Forestry and Urban Greening and board member of LEAF and EcoSpark, she actively participates in urban forestry governance discussions. Her HOUSE Laboratory examines human-environment interactions across urban-suburban-exurban gradients, emphasizing community engagement in sustainable urban forest management.

• Urban Forest Governance
• Human-Environment Interactions
• Geospatial Analysis
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Victoria Szabo serves as Research Professor of Art, Art History, & Visual Studies at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences since 2019. She additionally holds appointments as Research Professor in Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies (2021-present) and Core Faculty in Innovation & Entrepreneurship (2018-present). Currently, she directs the PhD Program in Computational Media, Arts & Cultures and serves as Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society. Education: Ph.D., University of Rochester (2000) M.A., University of Rochester (1996) M.A., Indiana University at Bloomington (1992) B.A., Williams College (1990) Professor Szabo's research focuses on the intersection of digital humanities with spatial, immersive, and interactive media forms, histories, and cultures. Her current projects emphasize extended reality (XR) experiences in urban, exurban, and exhibition contexts, with particular attention to location-based augmented reality (AR), digital storytelling, and artificial intelligence applications. She approaches these technologies through critical and creative lenses, examining how they reshape cultural heritage interpretation and public engagement. Her publications reveal a consistent trajectory toward establishing methodological frameworks for evaluating digital humanities scholarship in emerging media formats, particularly XR. Her work bridges technical implementation with humanistic inquiry, developing standards that honor both scientific and humanities values in digital scholarship. Major Awards and Recognition: Director of Duke Digital Humanities Initiative (John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute, 2015 with renewal in 2018) Co-Director of FHI GreaterThanGames Lab (Franklin Humanities Institute, 2011) Institute for Enabling Geospatial Scholarship (University of Virginia Scholar's Lab/NEH, 2010) RENCI Visualization Grant (2010) Exhibiting Hidden Histories grant from J. Paul Getty Trust (2022-2024) American Council of Learned Societies Emerging Voices Fellow (2020-2021) As Director of Graduate Studies for the PhD Program in Computational Media, Arts & Cultures, Professor Szabo oversees doctoral education at the intersection of technology and humanities. Her major grants demonstrate significant external funding for projects exploring digital cultural heritage, with recent support from the J. Paul Getty Trust and Johnson C. Smith University focusing on XR applications for public engagement with historical narratives. Professor Szabo manages staff and resources in the Computational Media, Arts & Cultures Labs at Smith Warehouse and co-directs the FHI GreaterThanGames Lab. Her leadership extends to Bass Connections projects like 'Building Duke: The Architectural History of Duke Campus' which employs digital tools to document campus evolution through interactive 3D models and augmented reality tours.

• Digital Humanities
• Spatial Media
• Immersive Media
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Laura Taylor is a Professor at York University , specializing in Urban Planning with a focus on Environmental Conservation , Suburban Studies , and Land Use Policy . Her work critically examines the interplay between planning processes and ecological systems, particularly in the context of Ontario's Greenbelt Plan , where she served on the Ontario Greenbelt Council for a decade. Taylor's research emphasizes the ethical dimensions of planning, infrastructure coordination, and the sociocultural impacts of urban sprawl. Her scholarly output includes key publications on exurban landscapes, green sprawl, and the political ecology of peri-urban growth. Notably, she contributed to the understanding of how planning frameworks can either mitigate or exacerbate environmental and social inequities, as seen in the Regional Planning Commissioners' report and her critique of Ontario's planning reforms under Premier Ford. Taylor actively engages with public discourse through media appearances, including CBC Ontario Today , and has been instrumental in shaping debates around climate change adaptation and infrastructure prioritization. Through initiatives like the Jane's Walk School Edition , she promotes community-led urban exploration and planning education. Her teaching, such as graduate courses at York, bridges theoretical planning concepts with practical applications, drawing on works like Jane Jacobs' The Death and Life of Great American Cities and Kevin Lynch's Image of the City . Taylor's career underscores a commitment to integrating ecological principles into urban governance while challenging undemocratic planning practices.

• Urban Planning
• Environmental Conservation
• Suburban Studies
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John Vogler is a Researcher at the Center for Geospatial Analytics, North Carolina State University. His work focuses on geospatial analysis of land change patterns, particularly urbanization, landscape fragmentation, and per capita land consumption. He combines geospatial data, modeling, and cartographic design to inform sustainable development strategies. Vogler also supports research administration, project management, and event coordination, including the Geospatial Forum series. His research interests emphasize spatial modeling of land-use dynamics, floodplain management, and the application of LiDAR and remote sensing technologies. Key areas include FUTURES land-change simulation model development, spatial interaction modeling for urban growth, and integrating citizen science into ecological risk assessment. Vogler's publications analyze topics like regulatory floodplain paradoxes, spatially interactive land-change adaptations, and human footprint trends in the U.S. His work bridges technical geospatial methods with policy-relevant outcomes, aiming to enhance environmental resilience through evidence-based approaches.

• Geography
• Urbanization
• Landscape Fragmentation
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Will Russell is a Professor in the Environmental Studies Department at San Jose State University, part of the College of Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from the University of California, Berkeley, a Master’s in Environmental Studies from San Jose State University, and a Bachelor’s in Plant Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Ph.D., Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, University of California, Berkeley M.S., Environmental Studies, San Jose State University B.S., Plant Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz His research focuses on forest disturbance and recovery, particularly in coastal redwood and Sierra Nevada mixed conifer forests. Key areas include fire ecology, ecosystem restoration, and the impacts of logging and exurban development. He also has a strong commitment to environmental education, especially in K–12 settings, and is involved in evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on coast redwood forest ecology, with studies on natural recovery after timber harvest, post-fire survival, old-growth characteristics, and restoration techniques such as topsoil inversion in coastal dunes. The research spans field ecology, policy implications, and long-term vegetation monitoring, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to environmental science. Will Russell has not been mentioned as receiving specific scientific awards or fellowships in the provided text. He advises graduate students in the Master of Science in Environmental Studies program, particularly those completing theses or projects. He has taught a wide range of courses, including Introduction to Environmental Issues, Sustainable Forest Management, Environmental Restoration, and Environmental Education. He previously worked with the USDA Forest Service, USGS, and California State Parks, bringing applied experience into his academic role. His current research involves developing projects to measure the effectiveness of environmental education programs in public and private sectors, and he continues to study forest recovery processes in key California ecosystems.

• Forest Ecology
• Fire Ecology
• Ecosystem Restoration
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Jonathan Duncan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Pennsylvania State University, and an IEE Faculty Member. His research focuses on water quality, biogeochemistry, hydrology, and ecohydrology with applications to watershed management, geomorphology, and environmental science. He is affiliated with the Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE), contributing to themes like Water Sustainability and Equitable Communities. His work integrates field observations, geochemical analysis, and geospatial tools to address challenges in urban and agricultural water systems. Notable projects include USDA-funded AI-driven water quality monitoring and collaborations with Monash University on Australian water quality research. Recent studies explore nitrate dynamics in agricultural peatlands, phosphorus mobilization from legacy sources, and green infrastructure placement for stormwater control. Publications highlight advancements in nutrient cycling modeling, critical zone processes, and the socio-environmental impacts of urbanization. His research emphasizes sustainable land-use practices and data-driven solutions for environmental management, with a focus on bridging ecological and human-driven systems.

• Water Quality
• Biogeochemistry
• Hydrology
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Dr. Kalyn T. Coatney is a Professor at Mississippi State University (MSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. His expertise spans agricultural economics, game theory, and industrial organization. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wyoming, alongside M.S. and B.S. degrees in Agribusiness. Research interests include analyzing agricultural markets, construction bidding strategies, and consumer behavior. His work often intersects with policy implications, such as broadband adoption in rural areas and corruption dynamics in institutional environments. Dr. Coatney has published extensively in journals like the Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics and Meat and Muscle Biology . Recent studies focus on optimizing cattle breeding practices, beef carcass quality, and strategic auction mechanisms. He received the Excellence in Upper Level Undergraduate Teaching Award from MSU’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. His research has practical applications in livestock marketing, construction cost management, and environmental policy. Collaborations with the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station underscore his commitment to applied agricultural research.

• Agricultural Economics
• Game Theory
• Industrial Organization
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