Human-environment interactions, especially the politics of knowledge, critical development theory, and the management of environmental hazards and water resources under climate variability and change.
Specific research projects include studies of:
Motorists' exposure to flash floods and their responsive behaviors in Tucson, Arizona and Austin, Texas
Successes and challenges for community-managed water and sanitation networks in rural Cali, Colombia
Potential for non-expert participation to improve urban redevelopment and landslide management programs in Manizales, Colombia
Use and limitations of seasonal climate forecasts in farming, ranching, and water management in Southern Arizona, USA and Northern Sonora, Mexico
