Jeffrey Jenkins

Jeffrey Jenkins is an Associate Professor in Management of Complex Systems at the University of California, Merced. His research investigates environmental management challenges, focusing on wildfire impacts, national park visitor behavior, and climate adaptation. Recent publications analyze wildfire ignition patterns, recreation ecology in protected areas, and socio-ecological sustainability pathways.

His work integrates network science, policy analysis, and spatial modeling to address complex environmental governance issues, particularly in Western US contexts. Research demonstrates expertise in quantifying visitor impacts, evaluating conservation policies, and assessing climate-park visitation relationships.