John David Carr

John David Carr is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Geography at Coastal Carolina University and serves as the Geospatial Analyst for Horry County Stormwater Management. He has been with Horry County since 2014 and began teaching Digital Earth at CCU in 2019.

• Ph.D., Forestry and Environmental Resources (Interdisciplinary), North Carolina State University
• M.N.R., Natural Resources - Spatial Information Systems, North Carolina State University
• B.S., Natural Resources - Ecosystems Assessment, North Carolina State University

His research focuses on geospatial technologies applied to natural hazard mitigation, rural-urban interface dynamics, water quality, and sustainable urban development. He leads data collection efforts using LiDAR to improve stream network derivation techniques across Arkansas and the Carolinas.

• Awards:
• Certified GIS Professional (2013)
• Forestry Fellowship for Graduate Excellence (2005-2006)
• Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2003)

His teaching emphasizes geospatial tools and technologies, reflecting his dual role in academia and public sector geospatial analysis.