Sustainable Human and Ecological Development

Additional Expertise

Below is a list of additional topics that interest the SHED Group, and that are relevant to urbanizing landscapes. We look to apply our expertise in these areas to new collaborations. Please contact us if you want to learn more about these topics.

Lab

Water chemistry
Soil physical and chemical properties
Biogeochemical transformations, such as nitrogen and phosphorus cycling
Functional responses to contaminants
Plant identification
Bacteria quantification

Field

Soil compaction and infiltration rates
Plant identification and vegetation surveys
Ecological restoration design and impacts
Invasive species ecology and management
Nutrient and energy dynamics of ecosystems
Flow monitoring and water quality sampling
Species interactions/community ecology

Data Analysis and Visualization

Agent/individual-based computer models
Automated content analysis
Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Irrigation simulations
Process-based models
Spatial/Landscape Ecology
Statistical analysis (Bayesian, univariate, multivariate, spatial)
Stormwater modeling