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Heejun Chang is a Professor of Geography and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs at Portland State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences since 2021. He joined PSU in 2001 after earning his Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on transdisciplinary water studies, including climate change impacts on water systems, flood resilience, and microplastic pollution. He leads initiatives to enhance graduate education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Education: Ph.D. in Geography from Pennsylvania State University.
Research interests center on coupled natural-human systems, with emphasis on urban water resources, disaster vulnerability, and sustainable infrastructure. His work employs spatial statistics, process-based modeling, and social surveys to address contemporary environmental challenges.
Recent articles highlight innovations in flood risk management, microplastic pollution mitigation, and equitable resilience strategies across global cities like Portland, São Paulo, and Jakarta. His work bridges environmental science with policy, emphasizing actionable solutions for urban sustainability and climate adaptation.
Notable contributions include developing vulnerability indices for consecutive disasters and advancing green infrastructure frameworks. He collaborates internationally, integrating geospatial tools with social equity considerations to shape resilient urban futures.
