Gustavo Ovando-Montejo

Gustavo Ovando-Montejo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environment & Society within the College of Natural Resources at Utah State University, based at the Blanding campus. He contributes to environmental and geospatial education and research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in GIScience, environmental data science, and natural resource management.

Education:

• PhD in Geography (Geographic Information Science), Oklahoma State University, 2019
• MS in Geography (Geographic Information Science), Oklahoma State University, 2015
• BS in Geographic Information Systems, Brigham Young University, 2013

Research Interests: Dr. Ovando-Montejo's research centers on human-environment interactions, land cover change, and landscape ecology, with a focus on linking spatial patterns to ecosystem services. He explores issues of environmental equity, indigenous segregation, and applies advanced geospatial and data science techniques to environmental and natural resource problems. His work bridges technical GIScience with social and ecological applications.

Publication Trends: His recent publication focuses on web-based visualization of large-scale geospatial data, emphasizing equitable access to advanced analytics. This reflects a growing trend in democratizing petascale computing for broader environmental research and education, combining technical innovation with social responsibility.

Scientific Awards:

• QCNR Teacher of the Year, 2024

Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees or grants are listed in the provided text, Dr. Ovando-Montejo has been actively involved in teaching and extension since 2011. He teaches core courses such as Environmental Data Science, Geospatial Analysis, and Physical Geography, and contributes to USU Extension Sustainability efforts, indicating a long-standing commitment to outreach and applied environmental education.

Labs and Teams: Specific research labs or collaborative teams are not mentioned in the available content. However, his work in geospatial analysis and environmental data science suggests potential affiliations with cyberinfrastructure or sustainability research initiatives at Utah State University.