Vicken Hillis

Vicken Hillis is an Assistant Professor at Boise State University, affiliated with the Environmental Research Building (ERB). Their research focuses on environmental governance, water resource management, and landscape conservation, with projects addressing water security in the Western U.S. and farmer adaptation to water scarcity.

• Education
  • Ph.D. in Ecology (University of California, Davis)
  • M.S. in International Agricultural Development (University of California, Davis)
  • B.A. in Economics (Georgetown University)

Dr. Hillis is actively involved in modeling environmental systems and studying conservation strategies in the High Divide and Eastern Snake River Plain regions.