Full Time Faculty

Katherine Idziorek, AICP, PhD, is a community-engaged researcher who examines the role of social networks and social infrastructure in community-scale resilience and disaster preparedness. Bridging the disciplines of hazard mitigation, urban geography, and urban planning, Katherine’s research explores the role of place-based resources in supporting community resilience and wellbeing.  Dr. Idziorek leads the Charlotte Heat […]

Dr. Lin Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences. With a background as both a field-based and laboratory-oriented geologist, Dr. Li’s research passion lies in unraveling the sedimentary and tectonic evolution of orogenic belts, decoding paleoclimate and paleoelevation signals preserved in sedimentary rocks, and investigating the intricate interplay […]

Yao Li, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences. His research primarily focuses on exploring the spatial dynamics of various health issues. For instance, he investigates how human mobility influences disease transmission and how the spatial patterns of parasites can reveal the transmission routes of infectious diseases. Another […]

Teaching and Research Interests Air Quality Climate Change Climatology Lightning Pyrogeography Read More

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Teaching and Research Interests Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology Mineralogy (including optical) Mineral Resources Critical Thinking and Communication Physical Geology

Teaching and Research Interests -Global Climate Change -Water Cycle -Drought and Aridity -Atmospheric Circulation Read More

Teaching and Research Interests               Weather Forecasting Synoptic Meteorology Severe Weather Winter Weather Education M.S. (2004) Meteorology, The Pennsylvania State University B.S. (2002) Meteorology, The Pennsylvania State University My door is always open! That is my policy for all students, faculty, and staff. If you ever have a question about […]

Teaching and Research Interests Urban & Social Geography Immigrant Settlement & Adjustment Globalizing Cities & New Gateways Urban Revitalization & Gentrification Socio-spatial Polarization Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) Read More

Teaching and Research Interests Courses Taught ESCI 1101- Physical GeographyGEOL 1200 – Physical GeologyGEOL 3105 – Mineral Resources EducationPh.D. (2019) Infrastructure and Environmental Systems, The University of NorthCarolina at CharlotteM.S. (2008) Earth Sciences, The University of North Carolina at CharlotteB.S. (2003) Science Education, East Carolina University