Research

Biofuels

This research is particularly focused on potential biofuel applications for the cultivated native grass Panicum virgatum (switchgrass).

Computational Ecology, Macrosystems, & Emergent Patterns

Fake trees, real insights: computational models that predict forest dynamics, biodiversity patterns, and why your ancient empire probably shouldn't have gotten that big.

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

This research is focused on the application of economic tools to evaluate the allocation and utilization of natural resources.

Environmental Science and Public Policy

This research is focused on communication at the interface of environmental science and public policy.

Glaciology and Water Resources

This research seeks to determine the volume of glacier ice, glacial melt rates, and water quality of glacial melt water.