Students

I am open to mentoring students of all levels and backgrounds if you are interested in researching/working on topics aligned with my expertise (e.g., health geography, environmental health, spatial accessibility, spatial data science).

Current UTDallas Students

I am happy to work with undergraduates or graduate students at UTD with similar research interests. Please feel free to send an email or stop by my office to chat! I am happy to work with students from a broad array of disciplines including (but not limited to) computer science, data science, geography/GIS, and public health.

Projects are varied, including:

• Software development work on GitHub to support open-source software and systems.
• Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning work to analyze policy and space.
• Data science and engineering to better model the real-world.
• Applying spatial data science to real-world issues including public health, transportation, and planning.

You can apply by directly reaching out or through the Apply to join a research lab link. If you apply through UTD Profiles, I recommend also sending me an email, I get lots of generic applications through there.

Applying to UTDallas

UTDallas has multiple excellent degree programs including:

Bachelors

• Bachelor of Science in Computational and Geospatial Science
• Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Information Sciences
• Bachelor of Science in Sustainability Planning and Policy

Masters

• Master of Science in Geospatial Information Sciences
• Master of Science in Social Data Analytics and Research

Doctoral

• Doctor of Philosophy in Geospatial Information Sciences

If you are interested in applying to UTDallas and wish to work with me, please send me an email with your CV and a brief research statement. Competitive PhD applicants already have a Masters degree (or equivalent), an educational background in GIS or a related field, and some research experience.