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TEACHING AND RESEARCH INTERESTS:
• GIS Algorithms
• Spatial Analysis and Modeling
• Spatial Optimization
• Geovisualization, Geostatistics
DEGREES:
Ph.D. Geography, State University of New-York at Buffalo (2005)
M.S. Operations Research, State University of New-York at Buffalo (2004)
M.A. Geographical Information Systems, State University of New-York at Buffalo (2001)
Licenciaat (B.S.) in Geografie, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium (1999)
PROFILE:
I am interested in research that is on the interface of spatial analysis and modeling problems using GIS tools and operations research techniques. Examples of significant research in this field (but also regional science) include spatial diffusion, heuristics to solve spatial sampling for non-stationary variables in a multivariate context, nodes and network modeling for transportation routing, and public transportation access using GIS and linear programming. My current research interest is in linking GIS software with other powerful modeling tools such as Matlab or Lingo for instance.
I enjoy using some of my research as case study in my courses as I believe it is a good way to expose students to other aspects of education. I teach GIS classes such as Fundamentals of GIS, GIS Programming and Database (Python, VBA, ArcObjects) as well as Spatial Database Development with GPS/GIS (Spring 2010). These courses provide a good overview of current GIS technologies. Additionally, I teach graduate courses in Spatial Optimization (linear programming, location-allocation modeling, heuristics) and Geovisualization (interactive and animated mapping in Flash) which provide a strong background for students interested in modeling and representing geographic phenomena.
Before joining UNCC I was an assistant professor with the University of Idaho where I taught courses in GIS, Spatial Analysis and Modeling, Geovisualization as well as Spatial Support Decision Techniques.
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