I study changes in climate conditions and human use of the land and their effects on biospheric processes that are critical to sustain humans and other forms of life on Earth. I do this through a combination of remote sensing and spatial modeling among others. With my work, I aim to produce knowledge that can help to identify avenues to ensure the preservation of all expressions of life on Earth.

My research includes 1) the identification of land system change in urban and rural environments, 2) the understanding of social, climatic, and biophysical drivers of land system change, 3) the analysis of relationships between climate and land system change with broader ecological and environmental processes including changes in biodiversity, the proliferation of fires and air pollution, and the spread of infectious disease vectors, and 4) the production of spatial information, infrastructure, and knowledge that inform decisions to promote ecological integrity and people’s well-being.

I have a master’s degree in Geographic Information Science from Clark University and a Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology from Columbia University.

Curriculum Vitae

Contact information:
victorhugo@temple.edu
Department of Geography and Urban Studies
Temple University
1115 W. Berks Street
321 Gladfelter Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19122