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Dr. Elizabeth M. B. Doran is a Research Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Vermont. Her work focuses on systems approaches to environmental challenges, particularly urban climate, land use, and socio-ecological systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Earth Science from Duke University, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Duke, and a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Tufts University.
Her research integrates engineering, modeling, and sustainability to address issues like urban heat islands, energy efficiency in urban systems, and land-use impacts on freshwater ecosystems. Key areas include understanding farmer behavior in adopting sustainable practices and mitigating climate change effects on water quality.
Publications highlight interdisciplinary work on heat exposure mitigation, machine learning applications in public health, and frameworks for sustainable wellbeing. Her research emphasizes actionable solutions for climate adaptation and resilient systems, leveraging systems thinking and transdisciplinary methods.
Dr. Doran collaborates on projects analyzing urban heat mitigation strategies and policy impacts, with a focus on small cities and rural communities. She actively engages in interdisciplinary initiatives to bridge science and policy for sustainable environmental outcomes.
