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Dr. Heather Sander is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Iowa, affiliated with the Department of Geographical and Sustainability Sciences. Her research bridges natural and social sciences to investigate urban ecosystems through field work, GIS, and ecological modeling.
- PhD, University of Minnesota
- 307 Jessup Hall (JH), 5 West Jefferson Street, Iowa City, IA 52242
- Email: heather-a-sander@uiowa.edu
- Phone: 319-353-2964
Research focuses on human-environment interactions in urban contexts, particularly spatial models linking biodiversity, ecosystem function, and land use patterns. Key areas include ecological modeling, GIScience, and urban sustainability. Google Scholar publications reveal trends in One Health frameworks, diel activity patterns, and gentrification-ecology links.
Her lab contributes to the Ecoclimatology of Carbon & Water Lab and Urban Wildlife Information Network (UWIN) initiatives, advancing spatial analysis methods and conservation strategies for urban mammals. Articles emphasize multi-city collaborations and climate adaptation through vegetation planning.
