David Miller

David Miller is a Researcher in the School of Integrative Plant Science, Soil and Crop Sciences Section at Cornell University, affiliated with the Katz Lab. His work focuses on urban ecosystems, drought-plant interactions, and public health applications of remote sensing. He holds a PhD in Geography from UC Santa Barbara (2020) and a postdoc at UC Berkeley (2021-2024). His research uses satellite and LiDAR data to map urban tree coverage in NYC, aiming to reduce heat exposure and improve public health during heatwaves. Key research areas include urban ecology, ecosystem productivity, and climate change adaptation.

Education: Postdoc at UC Berkeley (2021-2024), PhD in Geography (UC Santa Barbara, 2020), MA in Geography (UCSB, 2017), BA in Physical Geography and Mathematics (Boston University, 2013).

Research Interests: Urban vegetation dynamics, drought impacts on ecosystems, remote sensing applications, and climate resilience strategies. His work bridges environmental science and public health, particularly in urban settings. Recent studies include vegetation cover changes during California droughts and flash drought classifications.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Katz Lab at Cornell, focusing on urban ecosystems and public health. Collaborates extensively with remote sensing and climate science networks.