Profiles in "Land Use Change" Expertise Area
- Wu is a Dean’s Distinguished Professor of Sustainability Science at Arizona State University. His research areas include: landscape ecology, urban ecology, and sustainability science.
- Van der Leeuw was awarded the "Champion of the Earth for Science and Innovation" prize by the United Nations Environment Program in 2012. He joined ASU in 2003.
- Milan Shrestha is an award winning Teaching Professor of Sustainability at ASU. He provides academic leadership in curriculum design and instructional delivery across in‑person and digitally immersive learning environments.
- Vivoni uses hydrologic science and engineering principles to solve water resources issues in urban and natural environments in arid regions using watershed modeling, remote sensing and environmental sensor networks.
- Phil’s international career and leadership experience has spanned the fields of system dynamics, 3D analytic and visualization systems, management consulting and urban design.
- Aldrich served ASU as a faculty member at ASU from 1969 to 2000. He pioneered the field of GIS at ASU, acquiring the university’s first geographic information systems software and developing coursework in this area.
- Dr. Lu's research interests are climate change and adaptation, agricultural community engagement, disaster and risk management, and parks & protected areas. He integrates advanced quantitative methodologies in his research.
- Clanahan is an Assistant Director of Graduate Programs. He manages all graduate administrative duties including academic advising, admissions, funding, program logistics, alumni relations, and accreditation.
- My work traces water as a living, relational force across hydrosocial territories, weaving storytelling, Indigenous and local knowledges, and critical approaches to memory and environmental change.