Jonathan Hanes

Jonathan Hanes is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and serves as Assistant Vice Provost/Institutional Research Director for Assessment & Institutional Research. His work bridges academic research and administrative leadership, focusing on environmental science and institutional evaluation.

Education:

• Ph.D., Geography, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2011
• B.S., Geography, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2006

Research Interests: Dr. Hanes specializes in bioclimatology, plant phenology, and satellite remote sensing. His work explores vegetation feedbacks to the atmosphere, energy/mass fluxes in forests, and the philosophy of science. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding ecological and climatic systems.

Publications: His research spans topics like scientific philosophy, remote sensing applications, and forest ecosystem dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on phenological modeling, carbon flux measurements, and the integration of satellite data for environmental monitoring.

Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his administrative role supports institutional research initiatives. His work in Assessment & Institutional Research likely involves grant-driven projects related to academic performance and policy.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with UWM’s Geography Department research groups and institutional research teams focused on data-driven decision-making in higher education.