Elisa Bienenstock

Elisa Bienenstock is a Research Professor at the School of Public Affairs (SPA), Arizona State University (ASU). Her work bridges social science with applied research in policy, geoforensics, and network analysis, contributing to interdisciplinary fields such as biosurveillance, urban resilience, and STEM education integrity. She is affiliated with the ASU Web Directory, though updates to her profile may be temporarily affected due to migration between May 26 and June 6, 2023.

Dr. Bienenstock’s research interests are centered on geoforensic methodologies, particularly palynology-based search models, and the application of social network analysis to diverse domains. Her work explores how spatial and environmental factors influence plant-pollinator ecosystems, biosurveillance through wastewater networks, and the structural dynamics of social capital and infrastructure. She also investigates cultural and economic narratives, such as the American Dream’s evolving concepts and the implications of surveillance in governance. Earlier contributions include studies on dolphin social networks and experimental game theory models in exchange networks.

Her recent publications (2023–2025) highlight an interdisciplinary focus, addressing geoforensic challenges in pollen distribution, biosurveillance optimization, and sociopolitical themes through metaphorical analysis. She examines how human-mediated environmental changes impact forensic models and evaluates social infrastructure’s role in urban resilience. Earlier work includes foundational studies on network theory applications in conflict, cultural transmission, and labor-force participation, showcasing her long-standing engagement with complex social systems and their analytical frameworks.

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