Full Time Faculty
Dr. Fushcia-Ann Hoover
Biography Dr. Fushcia-Ann Hoover is an interdisciplinary researcher specializing in social-ecological urban systems. She employs a range of approaches and perspectives from the fields of planning, engineering, social and environmental sciences. Her research centers environmental justice, green infrastructure planning, and relationships between people, place and the environment. Dr. Hoover joined the department in 2021 as […]
Dr. Katherine Idziorek
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
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 […]
Dr. Yao Li
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 […]
Dr. Brian Magi
Teaching and Research Interests Air Quality Climate Change Climatology Lightning Pyrogeography Read More
Dr. Isabelle Nilsson
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Dr. Valerie S. Reynolds
Teaching and Research Interests Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology Mineralogy (including optical) Mineral Resources Critical Thinking and Communication Physical Geology
Dr. Jacob (Jack) Scheff
Teaching and Research Interests -Global Climate Change -Water Cycle -Drought and Aridity -Atmospheric Circulation Read More
Terry Shirley
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 […]
Dr. Heather Smith
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