Andrew Trlica

My work centers on landscapes defined by human presence — including farms, managed forests, and cities. Much of my research focuses especially on understanding ecosystem function and its spatial patterning, and how these connect to the causes and consequences of climate change. I draw my perspectives from the fields of biogeochemistry, remote sensing, and landscape ecology, employing computational tools derived from statistical analysis, data science, and GIS. My work is united by the drive to deepen our understanding of how human activities affect ecosystem function, with the goal to better manage and protect the landscapes upon which we as a species depend.

My research has dealt with:
• High-intensity bioenergy forestry
• Urban carbon cycle and urban forests
• Urban heat island and land cover
• Agricultural practices and soil quality
• Disturbed land reclamation
• Land recycling of organic wastes
Supervisors: Rachel L. Cook, Sally L. Brown, and Lucy R. Hutyra