Scott Kelley

Scott Kelley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). His research focuses on transportation geography, particularly the spatial dimensions of emerging transportation technologies and infrastructure. Key areas include hydrogen fuel cell vehicle adoption, automated vehicle usage patterns, and sustainable transportation planning. He teaches courses such as GIS, transportation policy, and advanced cartography using Python.

Education:

• B.S. in Geography, University of Wyoming (2006)
• M.A. in Geography, Arizona State University (2008)
• Ph.D. in Geography, Arizona State University (2015)

His research emphasizes primary data collection and spatial analytics to inform sustainable transportation policies. Recent work includes studies on near-miss events in Reno-Sparks, climate change impacts on Lake Tahoe visitation, and accessibility for students with disabilities. Methodologically, he bridges geospatial analysis with interdisciplinary approaches like geodesign and ethnography.

Awards & Recognition: No scientific awards explicitly listed, though his publications reflect sustained academic contribution.

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not detailed, his research projects suggest involvement in funded initiatives related to infrastructure planning and transportation equity. No advised students are listed in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like SCC-PG (near-miss assessment) and hydrogen infrastructure optimization initiatives in California and Connecticut.