Environmental Modeling Laboratory

Environmental Modeling Laboratory (EML)

University of North Texas

The EML is a facility serving the Environmental Science and Applied Geography programs.
Directed by Dr. Miguel F. Acevedo

Projects Details Papers Abstracts
Modeling results and visualizations http://emod.unt.edu
Biocomplexity, coupled human-natural models http://www.geog.unt.edu/biocomplexity/
Environmental Conditions Online DFW Metroplex http://www.ecoplex.unt.edu
Texas Environmental Observatory http://www.teo.unt.edu

Mission

The Environmental Modeling Laboratory develops and uses mathematical models and computer simulations for the assessment of impacts of natural and anthropogenic stressors on environmental and ecological systems. Research interests span the local, landscape, regional and global scales. The main research themes are: landscape and regional dynamics; global climate change and variability impacts on ecosystems; watershed and reservoir modeling; coupled human-natural dynamics; forest management and sustainability; integration of modeling with other technologies, such as remote sensing and geographic information systems, real-time data acquisition from biological and optical sensors and dissemination for public awareness of environmental changes. Specific activities: cyber-infrastructure for environmental monitoring and modeling; tropical environmental systems and sustainability; landscape and forest ecology; hydrological and hydrodynamical modeling; biocomplexity and ecosystem management; dendrochronology; environmental sensors and observatories; automated systems for low cost atmospheric measurements; changes of land use and its hydrological consequences.

Current Students

PhD Environmental Science: Theron Palmer, Rajan Rijal, Vivek Thapa, Carlos Jerez, Shiho Yamamoto, Mari Komperod
MS Environmental Science: Heinrich Goetz
MS Applied Geography: Jenny Palomino, Liping Chen
Other universities: Jose G. Segarra (Universidad de Alicante, Spain), Luz. A. Delgado (Universidad Nacional Experimental de Guayana, Venezuela

Students (Graduated)

PhD Environmental Science: Gilbert Nebgen, Selma Garcia, Brent Duncan, John Alderman, Susan Monteleone, Magdiel Ablan.
MS Environmental Science: Howard Redfearn, Vivek Thapa, Alexandra (Christi) Upton, Christine Abbott-Wood, Sibel Yildiz, Jill Trescott, Bin Qui
MS Applied Geography: Dilcia Figuera, Peter Osei-Adjei
BA, Geography: Deanna Sanchez, Melanie Humble
MS Comp Sciences, John Mayes, Siva Pamarti, Xiong Xiang

Research equipment and software

The laboratory maintains state-of-the-art equipment and has expertise in using software for modeling and linkages to geographic information systems.

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