Craig Tweedie

Craig Tweedie is a Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), affiliated with the College of Science. He serves as Director of the Environmental Science and Engineering Program and is associated with the Center for Environmental Resource Management (CERM) and the Cyber-Share initiative. His research focuses on systems ecology, particularly in extreme environments like the Arctic, Chihuahuan Desert, and Indonesia. He employs cyberinfrastructure tools such as UAVs, LiDAR, and remote sensing to study carbon, water, and energy dynamics in ecosystems.

Dr. Tweedie’s work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, involving partnerships with national labs, non-profits, and international institutions. Key projects include Arctic coastal change detection, permafrost thaw impacts, and remote sensing validation. His lab contributes to national/international data networks and has secured funding from NSF, USAID, BOEM/USFWS, and industry partners.

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• Research interests: Arctic science, remote sensing, GIS, climate change, and minority education outreach.
• Notable grants include a $5M NSF award for dryland surface studies and a $551K grant for Arctic vegetation monitoring.

His lab integrates field data with advanced technologies to address ecosystem management challenges, with outputs feeding into policy and decision-making frameworks. Recent work highlights include studies on permafrost subsidence, coastal erosion dynamics, and Arctic carbon cycling.