Welcome to my corner of GitHub! I am a Research Economist passionate about solving critical environmental and natural resource challenges through data-driven insights and collaborative science.
I explore the dynamic interaction between human decisions and natural systems at the intersection of:
- 🌱 Resource and Environmental Economics
- 🌳 Land-Use Change
- 🔥 Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
With expertise in econometric modeling and large-scale geospatial data, my work aims to inform actionable solutions for sustainable land management under climate change and climate-driven disturbances.
📍 Current Role: Research Economist | USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station
🎓 Ph.D. Applied Economics | Oregon State University
✉️ Contact Me | 🌐 Visit My Website
Analyzing historical patterns and projecting future land-use scenarios under various climate and socioeconomic conditions.
Key Contribution: Resources Planning Act (RPA) Assessment - revealing trade-offs between economic and environmental goals.
Studying the impact of policies like tax incentives and conservation programs on wildfire risk, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem services.
Leading national initiatives to integrate economic and ecological data with data science, quantifying the value of forests' carbon storage and timber assets.
- 🔎 Climate Adaptation: Strategies to address wildfires, water scarcity, and extreme weather events.
- 🌿 Sustainable Land Management: Evaluating trade-offs among agriculture, forestry, and urban land development to improve resource sustainability.
- 📈 Market Innovations: Exploring emerging markets for ecosystem services, such as carbon and water markets.
My Mission: Deliver tools and insights that empower policymakers, landowners, and communities to navigate global environmental challenges.
| Technical Skills | Tools |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Spatial Analysis | Python, R |
| Geospatial Data Integration | geopandas, xarray |
| Climate & Policy Modeling | Cloud Computing, GCP |
| Scientific Visualization | folium, Matplotlib |
| Big Data Analytics | Google Earth Engine |
Here are a few highlights of my research contributions:
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Modeling U.S. Land-Use Change
- "An Empirical Analysis of U.S. Land-Use Change Under Multiple Climate Change Scenarios"
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Forest Natural Capital Accounting
- Development of national pilot timber asset accounts, integrating ecological and economic valuation.
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Forest Management Under Climate Risks
- Investigating wildfire risks and their impacts on landowner decisions and long-term ecosystem services.
- 🚜 Land-Use Change Models: Empirical models analyzing historical and future land-use patterns.
- 🌲 Forest Economics Tools: Tools for forest-related ecosystem services valuation.
- 📊 Climate & Policy Data Visualizations: Public datasets and visualizations for researchers and stakeholders.
I’m always looking for collaborations that drive innovative and sustainable solutions. Let’s connect if you’re interested in:
- 🌎 Exploring climate-driven land-use dynamics
- 🌲 Advancing natural capital accounting frameworks
- 🔗 Developing tools for policy and decision-making
"Understanding human decisions and natural systems is key to addressing our planet's greatest challenges. Let's work together to ensure a sustainable future." 🌱