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Chris Coutts is a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at Florida State University (FSU) and a Research Affiliate with the Center for Demography and Population Health. His work bridges ecological planning, public health, and sustainable development, focusing on how land use and nature conservation support critical ecosystem services for human well-being.
- Education:
- PhD in Urban, Technological, & Environmental Planning, University of Michigan (2006)
- MPH in Health Behavior and Education, New Mexico State University (2003)
- BCH in Community Health Education with Honors Distinction, New Mexico State University (1997)
Dr. Coutts’s research examines ecologically-sensitive land use practices, particularly their impacts on community health and behavior. His work spans topics like greenspace redevelopment, bicycle infrastructure, and nature conservation in Malawi and the US. He has contributed to journals such as American Journal of Public Health and Urban Planning and Development.
His recent projects include analyzing greenspace effects on sleep health, displacement risk in Atlanta, and bike infrastructure benefits across US cities. His research was inspired by his Peace Corps service in Malawi (1998–2000), and he returned there as a Fulbright Scholar in 2019.
- Scientific Awards:
- US Fulbright Scholar (2019)
- Multiple Graduate Teaching Award nominations (FSU, 2009–2020)
- First Year Assistant Professor grant best poster award (FSU, 2008)
Dr. Coutts is also involved in international collaborations, including partnerships with universities in Botswana and Malawi, and research on land use implications for natural burial practices in the US.
