Position Title
Assistant Professor
As a transdisciplinary researcher in geography, I investigate the spatial and temporal changes in urban and agricultural watersheds to understand their impacts on natural environmental through geographic information system (GIS) and landscape planning. My work leverages technologies such as GIS, machine learning, and remote sensing to explore the interactions between land use and land cover (LULC) change, agricultural practices, socioeconomic factors and environmental outcomes, with the primary focus on water quality. My research is structured around three key areas: (1) Applying big data and machine learning to develop regional-scale water quality models to understand the impacts of LULC change and climate change. (2) Designing nature-based solutions to manage urban stormwater runoff and pollution; (3) Examining human health, environmental justice, and other socioeconomic implications of water pollution with data-driven approaches. I teach Introduction to GIS and Site Ecology.