Research Areas
Where I focus my work
I work at the intersection of geospatial analytics, data science, and applied AI — turning spatial and environmental data into decision-ready insight.
Remote Sensing & Earth Observation
Extracting signal from satellite and aerial imagery to monitor landscapes, vegetation, and environmental change over time.
Imagery Analysis
Google Earth Engine
Change Detection
Land-Use Change & Social-Ecological Systems
Studying how landscapes and communities co-evolve — wildland-urban interface, land management, and regional risk.
Land-Use Change
Wildfire & WUI
Risk Assessment
Spatial Data Science & Statistical Modeling
Building reproducible spatial workflows and statistical models that quantify pattern, uncertainty, and trend.
Bayesian Analysis
Forecasting
Reproducible Research
Applied AI & Data Storytelling
Applying machine learning to geospatial problems and communicating results through clear, compelling visualization.
Machine Learning
Data Visualization
Quantitative Ecology
Biodiversity & Conservation Monitoring
Tracking species, habitats, and ecosystem health to inform conservation planning and management decisions.
Species Distribution
Habitat Mapping
Conservation Planning
Geospatial Engineering & Open Data
Designing scalable spatial data pipelines and open, interoperable tools that make geospatial work reproducible and shareable.
Spatial Databases
Data Pipelines
Open Source GIS
Featured Projects
A selection of my recent work
Featured Publications
Recent journal articles
(2026).
Regional differences in infilling and land-use conversion characterize woody cover increases across the Eastern United States.
Forest Ecology and Management.
(2024).
Woody cover fuels large wildfire risk in the eastern US.
Geophysical Research Letters.
(2024).
Changing large wildfire dynamics in the wildland–urban interface of the eastern United States.
International Journal of Wildland Fire.
Tech Stack
Technologies I use to build things
Languages
R
Python
JavaScript
SQL
Markup
Markdown
LaTeX
HTML
CSS
Workflows
Git
GitHub
Actions
Conda
Libraries
tidyverse
pandas
NumPy
Plotly
GIS
ArcGIS Pro
GEE
QGIS
GDAL
GIS Tools
sf
terra
GeoPandas
OSM
Experience
GIS & Remote Sensing Research Associate
University of Florida
Led GIS-based analysis assessing spatial patterns and land-use impacts on community and regional risk management.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Florida
Conducted geospatial analysis to support wildland-urban interface and emergency management decision-making.
Research Assistant Intern
USDA Agricultural Research Service
Collected, cleaned, and validated spatial datasets to support GIS-based risk assessment and land-use planning.
Fire & Recreation Intern
Student Conservation Association/US Forest Service
Applied GIS to support spatial planning and risk assessment for land management projects.
Research Assistant
University of Cincinnati
Conducted quantitative data analysis for biomedical research using advanced statistical modeling and visualization.
CAD Design Specialist
Garage Living
Developed CAD drawings and project plans for residential remodeling projects.
Research Assistant
Northern Kentucky University
Collected, organized, and analyzed complex ecological datasets using spatial and statistical methods.
Elections Data Specialist
Boone County Clerk's Office
Managed and analyzed precinct-level GIS data for voter registration and electoral planning.
Education
Master of Science, Forest Resources & Conservation
University of Florida
Thesis: Large Wildfire Patterns in the WUI, 4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Northern Kentucky University
Ecology, Evolution, & Organismal Track, 4.0 GPA
Where I’ve Worked & Studied
Institutions and agencies I’ve contributed to
Featured Awards
A selection of recent honors
Featured Posts
Recent writing
Welcome to My Blog
Notes on science, data, maps, and the landscapes we live in
About My Work
Common questions about collaboration and what I do
I work at the intersection of geospatial analytics, data science, and applied AI — building reproducible workflows that turn spatial and environmental data into decision-ready insights.
I’m drawn to work involving remote sensing, land-use change, social-ecological systems, and data storytelling. I especially enjoy projects where rigorous analysis meets clear visual communication.
Yes. I’m happy to discuss research collaborations, freelance work, and full-time opportunities in data science or GIS. The best way to start a conversation is through the contact section below.
Mostly R and Python for analysis and modeling, alongside SQL for data wrangling and a range of GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, GEE, GDAL) for spatial work. See the tech stack section for the full toolkit.
Email is the easiest — you’ll find it in the contact section just below this one.
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