Tom Evans

Professor, School of Geography, Development and Environment, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Tom Evans

Professor, School of Geography, Development and Environment, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Tom Evans joined SGD faculty in January 2018. His current work investigates the dynamics of human-environment relationships including land use, agricultural decision-making, food security and environmental governance. Previous research focused on deforestation/reforestation, urban ecosystems, and community resilience. Much of his work involves the integration of household-level analysis with environmental data and is draws on extensive fieldwork campaigns. Methodologically his research utilizes techniques from spatial analysis, GIS, remote sensing, econometric analysis and simulation modeling. Research with Dr. Evans' group is multi-disciplinary, collaborative and team-based where graduate students and post-docs work with researchers from economics, biology, environmental science, political science among other disciplines.

Degrees

  • PhD, Geography, University of North Carolina, 1998
Agriculture Arid Lands Climate Adaptation Climatology/Climate Change Energy/Water Nexus Environmental Systems Modeling Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Mapping Geography International Development International Water Resources Land Use Planning Remote Sensing Science and Society Social Systems Spatial Analysis Sustainability