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Brian G. McAdoo is an Associate Professor and the Truman and Nellie Semans/Alex Brown & Sons Professor of Sustainability Science Bass Chair at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment. He serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies in Earth & Climate Sciences. His research focuses on understanding how natural hazards like earthquakes, landslides, and deforestation impact marginalized communities, applying a Planetary Health framework to enhance resilience and reduce environmental suffering. His work spans Nepal, Borneo, and Brazil, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental and social challenges.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz (2000)
- B.S., Duke University (1991)
Research Interests: McAdoo investigates the intersection of geohazards, human-environment systems, and community resilience. Key areas include disaster risk reduction, climate change impacts, and ecosystem services. He advocates for co-creation of solutions with affected communities to address environmental injustices and psychosocial recovery.
Recent Grants:
- IUCRC Planning Grant for the Center for Innovation in Risk-analysis for Climate Adaptation and Decision-making (CIRCAD), funded by the National Science Foundation.
Awards:
- 2025 Bass Society of Fellows Honors for Teaching and Research Excellence.
Advising & Labs: Directs undergraduate studies and leads the PlanetLab research group. Collaborates with global teams on projects like disaster simulations in Hong Kong and sustainable tourism in the Himalayas.
