Jill C. Trepanier

Jill C. Trepanier is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Geography & Anthropology at Louisiana State University (LSU), housed within the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. Her research focuses on hurricane climatology, statistical risk estimation for cultural heritage and coastal ecosystems, and integrating real-time weather data into K-12 education. She holds a Ph.D. from Florida State University (2012), an M.S. (2009), and a B.A. (2007) from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Dr. Trepanier’s work bridges climatology and societal impacts, emphasizing statistical methodologies to assess risks to coastal communities and cultural sites. She collaborates on projects like environmental education initiatives in Louisiana schools and disaster risk modeling for Native American sites. Courses taught include Physical Geography of the Atmosphere and Meteorology.

Her recent publications (2024–2018) explore tropical cyclone dynamics, climate variability, and regional risk assessment. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her active research portfolio reflects sustained contributions to climatology and disaster science. Advising and grant details are not provided in available texts, though her roles suggest leadership in academic and applied research programs.