Profiles in "Urbanization Effects on Weather and Climate" Expertise Area

  • Harlan's studies sociology, the effects of urban heat on vulnerable populations and socio-environmental inequalities.
  • Middel’s research interests lie in the interdisciplinary field of urban climate with focus on climate-sensitive urban form, design, landscapes, and infrastructure in the face of extreme heat and climatic uncertainty.
  • Selover's research focuses on urban heat island, microclimate, and evaporation. She currently serves as the official climatologist for the state of Arizona.
  • Phil’s international career and leadership experience has spanned the fields of system dynamics, 3D analytic and visualization systems, management consulting and analytic services and urban design, He is CEO of ORBIS Dynamics (www.orbisdynamics.com).
  • Erinanne Saffell PhD, Arizona State Climatologist and Director of the Arizona State Climate Office, builds solutions for Arizona's weather, water, and climate.
  • Georgescu's interests are on human-environment interactions, with research aimed to improve understanding of phenomena related to urbanization-induced landscape change. He is a member of the Urban Climate Research Center.
  • Vanos is an associate professor who studies heat, health, and adaptation in urban areas. She is Director of ASU's Human Biometeorology Lab and HeatReady Schools Program and PI of the NSF Global Center for Heat Adaptation.
  • Geography Ph.D. Student School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning Environmental Engineer and MS.c in Water Resources Engineering, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Leonardo received the GCEF, a merit-based award supporting outstanding incoming graduate students who contribute to ASU’s inclusive excellence and professional development goals.