I am currenlty an Assistant Professor of Geography in the Department of Geology and Geography at West Virginia University. I teach mainly geospatial and physical geography courses for both undergraduates and graduates. 

 

Prior to coming to West Virginia University, I was an Assistant Professor at Alderson Broaddus University. As AB is primarily a teaching institution, I taught a wide variety of coursework related to GIS/remote sensing, environmental science, and geology.

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Prior to teaching, I worked as a Remote Sensing Analyst at the Natural Resource Analysis Center (NRAC) at West Virginia University. There I was tasked with mapping and geospatial modeling tasks related to natural resource management. 

 

I am a graduate of Alderson Broaddus where I received bachelor degrees in biology, chemistry, and environmental science. I then attended West Virginia University where I earned a master degree in geology followed by a PhD in geology. I also hold a geographic information systems professional (GISP) certification from the GIS Certification Institute.

 

I am a native of West Virginia. I grew up in Preston County, where my parents still live. I have a twin sister, who is a school teacher in Morgantown, WV and a younger brother, who is a software engineer in Charleston, WV. 

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My research interests include land cover mapping, machine learning, LiDAR, image analysis, geomorphology, and landscape change. I am also very interested in geospatial education and effective teaching techniques.

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