TIMOTHY COLLINS

Timothy Collins is a Professor at the School of Environment, Society & Sustainability at The University of Utah since 2018. He holds a PhD in Geography from Arizona State University (2005), along with a BA and MA from California State University, Chico (1998, 2000). His research focuses on environmental justice, disaster resilience, climate change impacts, and health inequities, with a particular emphasis on marginalized communities.

Key research themes include: 1) Spatial disparities in environmental hazards (e.g., air pollution, flooding, noise pollution), 2) Social vulnerability to disasters (e.g., Hurricane Harvey impacts, Winter Storm Uri), and 3) Mentorship dynamics in undergraduate research programs. His work integrates GIS methodologies with policy analysis to address systemic inequities.

Notable contributions include studies on flood risk inequities in the U.S., air pollution disparities at the U.S.-Mexico border, and the mental health impacts of climate-related disasters. His research frequently engages community-based participatory approaches to amplify marginalized voices in environmental policymaking.