Students

Bonilla, Jessie

(BS Mechanical and Industrial Engineeing, Universidad Technoligia de Panama)
Water resources

Bruce, Terrius

(BS Environmental Studies, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University)
Sustainability for assisting food insecurity

Cooper, Courtney

(BS Horticulture, U Arkansas - Fayetteville, MS Agricutural Economics, U Arkansas - Fayetteville, MS Rural Development, Humboldt U - Germany)
Sustainable local food systems

Dotse Bampoe, Gertrude

(BS Agribusiness Management, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; MS Management Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University )
Agribusiness Management

Dunn, Eston

(BS Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology, Brigham Young University Hawaii)
Couipled human and natural resources management systems, fisheries managment in the North Pacific

Escalante Ortiz, Lucia

(BS Agronomy, Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca, MS Crop, Soils and Enviornmental Sciences, University of Arkansas)
I am conducting a comprehensive study to assess the impact of traditional and conservation crop management practices on annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in in-row and in-furrow irrigated crops in Arkansas. Additionally, I am investigating how different measurement methods, specifically comparing enclosed-headspace gas sampling chambers to in-field (LI-COR soil gas analyzer), influence GHG measurements. Furthermore, my research integrates the concept of smart agriculture, where applicable, to explore how modern technology approaches can enhance the management of GHG emissions in agricultural settings.

Everett, Brandy

(BS Environmental Science, University of Central Arkansas)
Water Resources

Fitzgerald, Kaitlyn

(BA Classical Studies /BS Geosciences, Virginia Tech, MS Classical Archaeology, Florida State U)
Risks of Climate Change on World Heritage Sites

Gasmi, Farah

(BS Civil Engineering, Higher Institute of Environment, Urban Planning and Building Technologies - Tunisia, MS Engineer in Water Management, National Agricultural Institute of Tunisia)

Farah Gasmi is a hydraulic engineer who graduated from Tunisia. She holds a master's degree in Geoinformation Systems and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. degree in Environmental Dynamics. Her thesis focuses on enhancing urban flood resilience in the USA through the utilization of GIS and remote sensing techniques, while also incorporating social vulnerability factors. Her research aims to contribute to the development of a more resilient response to flood hazards within the state.

Gilliam, Kate

(BS Environmental Sciences,Central Washington U, MS Environmental Science, Southern Methodist U)
Hydrology

Gorret Nabuwembo, Maria

(BS Geomatics Engineering, Ndejje University )

Maria's current research is focused on the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) optimizing remote sensing techniques to measure adaptation, particularly in the agricultural sector.

Her research interests encompass Remote Sensing, GIS, UAV, Water management and Agriculture Adaptation. She is committed to propelling meaningful progress in addressing environmental challenges and promoting the impactful utilization of geospatial technology both locally and globally, in the quest for sustainable solutions.

Grantz, Erin

(BA German and BS Environmental, Soil, and Water Science, UArkansas - Fayetteville, MS Crop, Soil, and Enviornmental Sciences, U Arkansas - Fayetteville)
Spatial and temporal scales of watershed processes and assessing water quality

Hall, Curt

(BS Geography, MS Community and Economic Development, U Central Arkansas)
Automated recovery of Forest Age Data

Hemmati, Mahboobeh

(BA Architectural Engineering,Guilan U, MA Urban Design, Islamic Azad U Sciences and Research Branch)
Urban Architecture

Mahboobeh is a research assistant and a Ph.D. candidate in the Environmental Dynamics Program at the University of Arkansas. Her primary research focuses on conducting a comprehensive whole building Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with a particular emphasis on the de-carbonization of construction sites.

Her research has yielded significant results, and she recently published a paper in the high-prestige Journal of "Sustainability". Furthermore, she presented her findings at the Society of Wood, Science, and Technology (SWST) 65th International Convention in Kingscliff, NSW, Australia, and the Forest Products Society 75th annual International Conference in Madison, WI.

She lately, successfully completed her qualifying exam for candidacy and presented her dissertation proposal titled "Decarbonization Construction Process Model for Mass Timber Projects. This topic has garnered interest from the international academic community, with several scholars expressing their eagerness to collaborate on this research, including distinguished scholars from Spain.

She has been awarded two study abroad fellowships, the highly-regarded Sturgis Fellowship from the University of Arkansas, and the STSM fellowship from the Society of Wood, Science, and Technology which has facilitated her international travels. She is now in Spain to conduct joint research with a research team at Jaume I University. The benefits of such collaboration are numerous, including the broadening of knowledge, the introduction of diverse perspectives, and the exchange of ideas and insights. These international collaborative efforts have the potential to generate groundbreaking results and contribute significantly to her research. Being in a European research environment, in addition to U.S. academia, provides her the opportunity to enrich her doctoral research and gain exposure to alternative perspectives in a transformative way. Furthermore, this experience will broaden her international communication network with other seasoned scholars.

Hemmati, Moein 

(BA Architecture Engineering, Guilan University, MS Urban Design, U of Tehran)

Moein Hemmati is a research assistant and Ph.D. student in the Environmental Dynamics Program at the University of Arkansas. His research primarily centers around Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with a special emphasis on assessing the environmental impact during building operations. He is committed to advancing the field of sustainable architecture and seeking innovative solutions to minimize the ecological footprint of the constructed environment. Also, Moein has been exploring the application of machine learning and deep learning techniques within the realm of building LCA. Moein had the opportunity to present his research findings at two prestigious conferences: the 65th International Convention of the Society of Wood, Science, and Technology (SWST) in Kingscliff, NSW, Australia, and the 75th annual International Conference of the Forest Products Society in Madison, WI.

Khatiwada, Kabi

(BS Environmental Science, Tribhuvan U, MS Climate Change, Tribhuvan U)<br?>Understanding the influence of climate change, methane gas emissions, and the availablility of water resources

Lanoue, Mark

(BS Computer Science/Business and Bio-Sciemces, U Southern Mississippi)
Nanomaterials

Lopez Rojas, Maria

(BS and MS  Anthropology, University of Costa Rica )

Maria Lopez Rojas is a Costa Rican anthropologist interested in archaeobotany, agroforestry, landscape domestication, and cultural change over time. Lopez Rojas collaborated with archaeological projects in the Central and Northern Highlands, Northern Plains, Pacific Coast, and the Central Caribbean of Costa Rica, where she participated in archaeological surveys, excavations, soil sampling, pottery analysis, and microbotanical analysis (phytoliths). Maria’s goal is to foster systematic archaeobotanical studies in Costa Rica, for this, she has conducted phytolith analysis to identify the connections between paleovegetation changes and subsistence practices in the Nuevo Corinto archaeological site, Costa Rica. Also, Maria is committed to the communication of cultural heritage to a broad audience, and because of this, she is co-producing the podcast LACAP to share Pre-Columbian history and visualize the long-term human occupation of Costa Rica (follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Radio Public, Google Podcast). ResearchGate (researchgate.net/profile/Maria-Lopez-Rojas-4), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-lopez-rojas-53b0b571/), ORCID (https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0001-9098-1081).

Mahbub, Riasad

(BS Environmental Science, North South University)
Modeling greenhouse gas emissions in rice fields in Arkansas

Mantooth, Maureen

(BA Geography and BS Earth Science, U Arkansas - Fayetteville)
Cartography, Hazards, Resillency

Martin, Samuel

(BA/MA Anthropology, U Central Florida)
Landscape Archaeology, Spatial Analysis

Norman, Luke

(BS Horticultural Science, Texas A & M )
Native plants

O'Callahan, Alexis

(BS Biology, Saint Peter's U)
Soil microbial ecology

Opiyo, Ben

(BS Geology, U Nairobi, Kenya, MS Geosciences, Georgia State U)
Climate Modeling

Osborne, Shelby Dawn

(BS Biology, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, MS Earth Systems Science and Policy, University of North Dakota)

During her PhD thesis research, Shelby is exploring the chao/kosmotropic properties of bine solutions in the presence of ancient protein sequences (AncC). These interactions assist us in understanding the mechanisms that allow for the bioavailability and precipitation of certain life-necessary organic molecules.

She is currently interning at NASA HQ in DC during Fall 2023 studying planetary protectional and contamination control. 

Peterson, Alexandria (She/Her, They/Them)

(BA Anthropology/Classical Civilizations, Loyola, MA Anthropology, U Arkansas - Fayetteville)
Dental Microwear Analysis, Diet

Pujiantari, Putu

(BS Biology, Universitas Nasional Jakarta, MS Anthropology, U Arkansas - Fayetteville)
Effects of climate change on gastrointestinal microbiome in primates on Borneo

Smith, Harrison (He/Him, They/Them)

(MS Environmental and Sustainability, University of Michigan, BS Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas)
Harrison is broadly interested in regenerative agriculture, sustainable food systems, biodiversity conservation, and environmental justice. His current research focuses on applications of geospatial tools for enhancing sustainability of agroecosystems and improving livelihoods of producers and farmers. Previous projects have included applications of ground penetrating radar for field-scale soil characterization, landscape analysis of reclamation efforts at the Tar Creek Superfund Site, and fertility and crop suitability mapping at the national scale in Central America. In 2023, Harrison was awarded a NIFA Predoctoral Fellowship to conduct his current research which uses machine learning to assess the impacts of climate change on U.S. corn and soybean production. When not working on research, Harrison enjoys long bike rides, working in his home garden, and foraging for wild edibles. 

Tester, Colson

(BS Agricultural Business and MS Agricultural Economics University of Arkansas)
Impacts of the Natural Resource Conservation Service cost-shared conservation practices on water quality, particularly identifying if agricultural practives such as cover crops, nutrient management plans and buffer strips demonstrate postiive impacts on sediment, nitrogen, and phosphorous loads at the catchment scale.

Vahid, Rasool

(BS Geomatics Engineering, Seraj Institute of Higher Education, MS Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering University of Tabriz)
Estimating loss and susceptibility due to natural hazards and particularly mulitple hazards utilizing HAZUS.

Webhi, Hanan

(BS Banking and Finance, Lebanese U, MS Civil Engineering, Lebanese U)
Urban metabolism issues in contex of the built environment and natural resource management, addressing climate change by introducing sustainable typologies and approaches in the building construction sector, building design and proces to achieve net-zero houses.

Wesolowski, James

(BA/BS Sociology/Geology, IN U Northwest, MA Anthropology U Arkansas - Fayetteville)
Use of geophyics and excavation to analyze the distribution of architectual types and better understand the habitational landscape of Tiwanaku, Bolivia

Williams, Dalton

(BS Psychology, Troy University, MS Public Administration Troy University )
Dalton is interested in the effects of climate change on human health. After being stationed in Southeast Asia, he saw firsthand the impacts pollution can have on overall wellbeing, inspiring him to further pursue learning about environmental health. He holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Troy University, where he studied how epidemiology is advancing due to climate change.

Yan, Jingjing

(BS Atmospheric Sciences, Lanzhou University, MS Atmospheric Sciences, Lanzhou Univeristy)
Calculation of the Green View Index from the eye-level and to better understand how much green we can obtain at each location