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Carolyn FishView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cartography
• Map Design
• Climate Change Communication
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Carolyn Fish is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Oregon, where her research bridges cartography and environmental communication. She examines how maps serve as translational tools to address societal challenges like climate change through story mapping, cognitive experiments, and interdisciplinary collaboration. University of Oregon (2019–present) Cartography and Environmental Communication research focus Secretary/Treasurer, Cartography Specialty Group of the AAG Vice Chair, Sustainable Development Commission of the International Cartographic Association Research: Fish studies the role of maps in communicating climate change impacts, using methods like content analysis, user studies, and story mapping. Her work emphasizes cartography as a translational discipline connecting science to public understanding. Scientific Awards: National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Early-Career Innovator Grant (2019) 2025 Keynote Speaker, Cartography and Mapping Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers Teaching: Courses include Data Driven Cartography, GIScience I, Advanced Cartography, and Communicating with Maps, among others. Lab Members: Current students are Shiyu Zhang (PhD), Joy Ikhuka (PhD), and Fangsheng Zhou (MS). Former students include Cathy Slavik, Lucy Roberts, Zhaoxu Sui, Janice Kai Chen, Michala Garrison, and Nat Douglass.

Sarah ElwoodView profile

Professor

• Relational Poverty Studies
• Critical GIScience
• Urban Geography
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Sarah Elwood is Professor and Chair of Geography at the University of Washington with affiliations in the West Coast Poverty Center, Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology, and Certificate in Public Scholarship. She co-directs the Relational Poverty Network (RPN), developing transnational frameworks for poverty research. Research examines: Creative activism around homelessness Feminist and critical race perspectives in digital geographies Visual methodologies for poverty politics Community-engaged mapping practices Honors include: University of Washington Distinguished Teaching Award Departmental Student Award for Faculty Excellence Sustainable Seattle's Sustainable Community Outstanding Leadership Award Richard Morrill Public Outreach Award Her collaborative projects like Mapping Youth Journeys and Community-Based GIS transform spatial knowledge into community action through participatory methodologies.

• Anthropological Archaeology
• Cultural Transmission
• GIS Applications in Social Sciences
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Jon W. Carroll is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Oakland University, serving as Principal Investigator for the Midwest Archaeological Field School (MAFS) and Coordinator of the Applied GIScience Minor. His primary affiliations include the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. He holds a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) certification and is an FAA-licensed drone pilot. His research focuses on cultural transmission, political organization, and the application of GIS/remote sensing technologies in archaeology and agriculture. Carroll’s work spans multiple regions including the Near East, Europe, Africa, and North America. He has conducted fieldwork at sites like Lachish (Israel) and Château de Balleroy (France), emphasizing photogrammetry and drone-based surveys. His recent projects include precision agriculture studies in Malawi using multispectral imagery. He teaches courses ranging from cultural anthropology to advanced GIS methodologies. Carroll has advised numerous undergraduate and graduate students through field schools and laboratory projects. He coordinates scholarships and awards for departmental programs and actively engages in community outreach through the Midwest Archaeological Field School. His research has been published in journals like Oxford Journal of Archaeology and Remote Sensing Letters , with a focus on integrating technological innovation with traditional archaeological methods.

Jochen AlbrechtView profile

Professor

• Computational Geography
• Spatial Regression Modeling
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Jochen Albrecht is a Professor of Computational and Theoretical Geography in the Department of Geography at Hunter College, City University of New York. He also serves as Doctoral Faculty in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Program at The Graduate Center, CUNY. Previously, he held academic positions at the University of Maryland, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His academic journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing geographic information science through both teaching and research. Albrecht earned his PhD in GIScience from the University of Vechta, Germany in 1995, following an MSc (1986) and BSc (1983) in Geography from the University of Hamburg. His educational background provided the foundation for his interdisciplinary approach that bridges human and environmental geography with computational methods. His research focuses on three main areas: spatial regression modeling of drivers of global greenhouse gas emissions, neighborhood-level behavioral modeling of environmental stressors in New York City, and GIS program management. Albrecht takes a holistic geographical perspective that rejects the traditional separation between Human Geography and Environmental/Geological Sciences. His work on GHG emissions examines spatially and path-dependent causes to identify regionally varying factors that can inform effective policy measures. The NYC stressor modeling investigates how locally differing exposure to social, environmental, economic and structural stressors explains varying degrees of aberrant behaviors. His publication record shows a consistent focus on geospatial analysis methods, urban environmental impacts, and theoretical GIS development. The most recent works demonstrate increasing attention to urban greenhouse gas emissions across global contexts (Europe, Asia, India), while maintaining his foundational interest in GIS theory and methodology. His research combines sophisticated spatial analysis with practical applications for urban policy and environmental management. 2015 Hunter College Assessment Fellow 2008 Barbara Hirsch URISA Service Award 2001 Intergraph UCGIS Young Scholars Award 1996 NSF/ESF International Young Scholar in Geographic Information Albrecht has advised numerous PhD and Master's students, with thesis topics ranging from transportation analysis to environmental modeling. His research has been supported by significant grants including NSF funding for geospatial technology education, NYC Department of Sanitation projects, and transportation research funded by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council. He has established himself as a leader in both academic geography and professional GIS communities through his editorial work, professional service, and development of standards for GIS management.

Luo WeiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Spatial Epidemiology
• Infectious Disease Modeling
• Phylogeography
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Dr. Luo Wei is an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), holding joint appointments in the Department of Geography (Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences) and the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. His research focuses on spatial epidemiology, infectious disease modeling, phylogeography, and health inequality. He leads a multidisciplinary team combining expertise in geography, public health, computational biology, statistics, and environmental sciences. Dr. Luo's educational background includes a PhD and Master’s in Geography from The Pennsylvania State University and University at Buffalo, respectively. His work bridges geospatial analytics with public health challenges, particularly in understanding disease transmission dynamics and intervention strategies for pathogens like COVID-19, influenza, dengue, and HIV. Research interests include spatiotemporal disease surveillance, geo-social interaction patterns, and the application of big data and machine learning in health systems. Key contributions include pandemic modeling during the global health crisis and exploring vaccine efficacy and public opinion using social media analysis. Awarded the Waldo-Tobler Young Researcher Award for GIScience contributions, his research has been published in high-impact journals such as Physics Reports and JMIR Public Health and Surveillance . His career includes a Research Associate role at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School (2019–2020). Dr. Luo actively collaborates across disciplines, advancing geovisual analytics tools and frameworks like MapReader. He teaches courses in spatial big data, geocomputation, and GIScience.

• Urban Climate Science
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Remote Sensing
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Elizabeth Wentz is Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate College at Arizona State University (ASU), holding dual appointments in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning. She leads the Knowledge Exchange for Resilience initiative, supporting Maricopa County’s community resilience through knowledge sharing, and formerly directed ASU ADVANCE promoting institutional diversity. Her research focuses on geographic technologies (GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis) applied to urban environments, water resource management, and urban climate resilience. Education: Ph.D. Geography, Pennsylvania State University (1997) M.A. Geography, The Ohio State University (1989) B.S. Mathematics, The Ohio State University (1987) Research Interests: Urban climate dynamics, geospatial technology integration, water conservation strategies, spatial pattern analysis, and community resilience frameworks. Her work bridges theoretical GIScience with applied urban sustainability challenges, emphasizing data-driven solutions for heat mitigation, resource management, and disaster preparedness. Recent Research Focus: Publications highlight urban heat island mitigation via tree shade optimization, geodesign for Indigenous flood resilience, and spatial modeling of energy consumption patterns. Her studies often combine multi-source geospatial data with interdisciplinary collaborations. Grants & Projects: NSF-funded Decision Center for a Desert City (DCDC) addressing climate uncertainty Urban Environmental Modeling (UEM) Project analyzing 100 global cities WaterSim model development for Phoenix water planning Labs/Teams: Director of the Urban Climate Research Center and Senior Global Futures Scientist, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on sustainability challenges. Teaches courses on geospatial technologies and graduate research design.

• Social Psychology
• Person Perception
• Criminal Justice System
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John Paul Wilson is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Montclair State University, affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Social Psychology from Miami University and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on person perception, including how social factors influence judgments of others and their implications for criminal justice and societal issues. Key interests include facial trustworthiness, racial bias in size perception, and eyewitness identification accuracy. Education: PhD, Social Psychology, Miami University (2013) BS, Psychology, Birmingham-Southern College (2006) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto (2013–2016) Dr. Wilson’s research has explored topics such as the role of facial features in sentencing outcomes, cross-race recognition biases, and the psychological underpinnings of social rejection. He has secured grants from the NSF and SSHRC, and his work has been published in top journals like Psychological Science and Social Psychological and Personality Science . His teaching includes courses on cultural psychology and social psychology. He has received multiple awards, including the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable Mention and the Commendation for Teaching Impact. His lab focuses on applied social psychology, bridging basic research with real-world applications in criminal justice and public health.

Zhe ZhangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Geographic Information Science
• Cyberinfrastructure
• Geospatial Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. Zhe Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Texas A&M University and an affiliate faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. She leads the Cyberinfrastructure and Spatial Decision Intelligence (CIDI-Spatial) research group and holds roles such as Director of the CIDI-Spatial Lab and Council Member of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System. Her research focuses on advancing cyberinfrastructure, geospatial data science, and decision support systems to address complex human-environment interactions, sustainability, and disaster resilience. She has secured over $18 million in research grants from NSF, NOAA, NASA, and others. Education: Doctor of Science (Geoinformatics), Aalto University, Finland (2016) Master of Science (Geomatics), Helsinki University of Technology, Finland (2009) Bachelor of Environmental Engineering, Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Finland (2005) Research Interests: Dr. Zhang's work intersects GIScience, decision science, and cyberinfrastructure. Key areas include cyberGIS, geospatial AI, human-centered decision-making, spatial uncertainty modeling, and disaster management. She develops scalable decision support systems for applications like flood emergency management, sustainable fisheries, and urban resilience. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2023) UCGIS Community Champion Award (2022) Multiple NSF grants including CyberTraining and ACES initiatives Grants & Advising: Current NSF grants include $568K for coastal resilience (CAREER) and $455K for disaster management workforce development. She actively advises graduate students in GIS, spatial analytics, and data science. Notable student achievements include winning Texas A&M data science competitions and securing roles at ESRI and GCOOS. Labs & Teams: The CIDI-Spatial Lab focuses on cyberGIS tools and spatial decision support. Collaborations include NASA-funded heat vulnerability analysis in Oklahoma City and NOAA-funded coastal resilience projects. The lab also engages in K-12 education programs like the Texas Youth Geography Network.

Markus KattenbeckView profile

Researcher

• GIScience
• Spatial Cognition
• Pedestrian Navigation
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Markus Kattenbeck is a Visiting Post-Doc Scholar at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), Department of Geography. He holds a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship (EU H2020) and leads the Spatial-HCI Lab under Prof. Ioannis Giannopoulos. His research focuses on behavioral correlates of spatial familiarity in pedestrian navigation, leveraging gaze-tracking and spatial cognition principles. Education: Ph.D. in Information Science from the University of Regensburg (2016), followed by roles as Master’s program coordinator there. Joined TU Wien’s Geoinformation group (2019) before moving to UCSB in 2022. Research interests span GIScience, cognitive geography, and human-computer interaction (HCI). Key themes include wayfinding processes, navigation assistance systems, and the integration of biometric data (e.g., eye-tracking) to improve spatial interface design. His work bridges theoretical spatial science with applied technologies like augmented reality. Awards: Marie Curie Global Fellowship (2021), supporting interdisciplinary research on spatial familiarity. Collaborations include Prof. Dan Montello (UCSB) and Prof. Giannopoulos (TU Wien). Publications emphasize empirical methods, experimental design in spatial navigation, and the ethical implications of locational data. His lab’s work on free-choice navigation and task-sensitive assistance systems has advanced understanding of pedestrian decision-making in real-world environments.

Lei SongView profile

Assistant Professor

• Species Conservation
• Human-Wildlife Interactions
• Sustainable Land Use Planning
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Dr. Lei Song is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Rutgers University–New Brunswick . Previously, she served as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the SCALE Lab , contributing to projects like BioFI and DISES ECOPLAN . She holds an PhD and MA in Geography from Clark University , along with an MS in Applied Meteorology and BS in Geographic Information Science from Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology . Research Interests : Lei Song specializes in species conservation , human-wildlife interactions , and sustainable land use planning . Her methodological toolkit includes Remote Sensing (RS) , Geographic Information Science (GIScience) , and Machine Learning (ML) for land cover analysis. She focuses on terrestrial ecosystems , species distribution modeling , and landscape connectivity assessment , particularly in Tanzania with African savanna elephants . Key Contributions : Lei developed the itsdm R package for presence-only species distribution modeling using Isolation Forest algorithms. Her work bridges climate change and ecological impacts through data-driven strategies . Publications show expertise in AI applications for global drought forecasting , cropland mapping , and environmental outlier detection . Scientific Awards : Principal Investigator, NASA FINESST Program Grant #80NSSC20K1640 Collaborations : Dr. Song collaborates with researchers including Dr. Amy Frazier (UCSB), Dr. Andrew Estes (Clark University), and David Cortes (software development). Her work spans interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of ecology , climate science , and AI .

Eun-Hye Enki YooView profile

Professor

• GIScience
• Geostatistics
• Spatial statistics
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Dr. Eun-Hye Enki Yoo is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. She specializes in GIScience, geostatistics, and environmental modeling, with research focusing on spatial patterns, uncertainty analysis, and public health-environmental interactions. PhD in Geography (University of California, Santa Barbara, 2006) Her groundbreaking research includes analyzing massive termite mound distributions in Brazil, revealing 4,000-year-old spatial patterns with ecological and geomorphological implications. She mentors students in advanced geographic methodologies, including spatial statistics and GIS applications. Dr. Yoo actively contributes to environmental health initiatives, including an EPA-funded air quality monitoring project addressing chronic disease disparities in Buffalo's East Side neighborhoods.

Yan LinView profile

Associate Professor

• GIScience
• Spatial Analysis and Modeling
• Health/Medical Geography
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Dr. Yan Lin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and the Social Science Research Institute. Her expertise bridges GIScience, spatial analysis, and health geography, with a focus on environmental health disparities, cancer disparities, and geospatial modeling uncertainties. She holds a Ph.D. from Texas State University and a master’s in GIS from Central South University. Her research integrates geospatial modeling, spatial statistics, and community-based methodologies to explore relationships between human health, social dynamics, and environmental factors. Key areas include: GIScience applications in spatial modeling and uncertainty analysis Environmental health disparities among Native American communities Cancer prevention and control through geographical analysis Dr. Lin’s work has been funded by NIH (NIEHS, NIMHD, NIGMS, NCI), NSF, EPA, and others. She actively collaborates with indigenous communities to ensure research aligns with community needs. Awards include the 2022 Sobel Duncan SHIP Award and Women in STEM Faculty Development Award. Her recent publications span advanced materials science topics such as ceramic composites, high-entropy materials, and aerospace applications, reflecting interdisciplinary collaborations. She mentors students in MS and PhD programs focusing on spatial analysis, health disparities, and environmental health.

Rob LemmensView profile

Assistant Professor

• Geo-information Science
• Ontology Modeling
• Linked Data
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Rob Lemmens is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Geo-information Processing and Digital Society Institute at ITC. His work focuses on geo-information science, ontology modeling, and educational technology. He has contributed to over 100 publications and actively organizes international conferences like AGILE. Key projects include the Geo Course Hub platform for modular education and the EO4GEO body of knowledge framework. He explores citizen science applications, spatial data infrastructure, and geospatial AI integration. Lemmens has co-edited conference proceedings and developed tools like the GEONETCast toolbox for geospatial education. Roles: GIS education innovator, ontology developer, conference organizer Key Projects: Geo Course Hub, EO4GEO, Human Sensor Web Research Themes: Linked Data applications, FAIR principles in education, geospatial workflow design His recent work emphasizes bridging geospatial technologies with societal challenges like sustainable development goals and participatory mapping. Lemmens collaborates globally on projects involving Africa's water security and rangeland management.

• Geographic Information Science
• Remote Sensing
• Spatial Analysis
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Nicholas Tate is an Associate Professor at the University of Leicester's School of Geography, Geology and the Environment. His work bridges Geographic Information Science (GIS), remote sensing, and spatial analysis with a focus on education innovation and environmental applications. He has contributed significantly to GIS education through textbooks like Teaching Geographic Information Science and Technology in Higher Education (2011) and Modelling Scale in Geographical Information Science (2001). His research explores urban form modeling via AI, spatial interpolation techniques, and geodemographic classification. Notable projects include radar interferometry for land displacement in the Swiss Alps, SAR-based forest mapping in the Congo Basin, and VGI analysis using fuzzy clustering. He has led international collaborations on GIS pedagogy during the pandemic, emphasizing resilient teaching strategies. Publications span Journal of Geography in Higher Education , Remote Sensing of Environment , and Climate . His work frequently addresses methodological rigor in spatial data analysis and interdisciplinary applications in ecology, hydrology, and urban policy. Recent trends focus on AI-driven geospatial modeling and crisis-responsive education frameworks. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his prolific publication record underscores sustained academic engagement. Collaborations with institutions globally highlight his role in advancing both theoretical GIScience and practical environmental monitoring.

Rachel IsaacsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biogeography
• Climate Change
• Landscape Ecology
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Rachel Isaacs is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Colorado Boulder, serving as Liaison with Continuing Education. She has taught physical geography, biogeography, climate change, GIS, and remote sensing courses continuously from Fall 2020 through Spring 2025. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Geography from The Pennsylvania State University (2016) M.S. in Geography from Texas A&M University (2007) Bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of Hawai'i at Hilo Research focuses on climate change impacts on treeline ecosystems (notably in Denali National Park), landscape ecology, and spatial analysis using GIScience and remote sensing. Fieldwork spans Scotland, Nicaragua, Alaska, Arkansas, Hawai'i, Washington, and California. Her methodological expertise includes spatial statistics and environmental modeling. With 16 years of multidisciplinary experience, she has contributed to: Editorial work for the American Association of Geographers Metadata development at NOAA National Geographic video production Environmental compliance (GIS/drafting/surveying) for oil/gas industry via EMS and AK Environmental Instructional roles at Pennsylvania State University, Bucknell University, and Saint Paul College Teaching portfolio includes: GEOG 1001: Our Changing Planet / Environmental Systems GEOG 2421: Visualizing Climate Change GEOG 3351: Biogeography (recurring) GEOG/GEOL 4093/5093: Remote Sensing (recurring) GEOG 4203/5203: GIS Spatial Modeling GEOG 4371/5371: Forest Geography GEOG 4001/5100: Climate Change Causes