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.

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.

Taking a transdisciplinary integration of sustainability, therapeutic adventure, and outdoor education to foster transformative learning experiences and holistic community well-being.