Human-Environment Complexity Lab

We live in a time of unprecedented complexity in how humans interact with the natural world. Now more than ever, maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being requires an in-depth understanding of how humans and the environment affect each other. 

The multidisciplinary Human-Environment Complexity Lab uses complex systems science, resilience thinking, network science, and social-ecological modeling to study the nature and outcomes of human-environment interactions. With the complex adaptive systems perspective, we emphasize that ecosystems and social-ecological systems (i.e., humans as part of nature) are more than the sum of their parts - constantly changing and full of surprises. A key focus of our research currently is advancing safe and successful sustainability transformations in natural resource systems. We are committed to caring for both ecosystem health and human well-being.

We welcome collaborations, offering expertise in social-ecological modeling and multi/interdisciplinary environmental and sustainability science. If you're interested in collaborating, please contact us!