About
I am an Assistant Professor at Florida State University, cross-appointed in the Department of Geography and the Public Health program. My research focuses on the geographies of aging, using quantitative modeling, spatial data analysis, and place-based methods. In an online world, I believe the built environment still matters for understanding health and well-being. I hope to elucidate the relationship between environments and technology.
My research examines where, how, and with whom older adults spend their time to understand the downstream impacts on loneliness, mental health, and physical health. The environmental contexts I consider for these activities include online and physical social contexts, activity space, and the environment. Mobility is a central lens through which I explore environmental contexts—how individuals move through space or are constrained by it, whether due to inadequate transportation, limited social support, or mobility disabilities. I am especially interested in aging among migrant populations and how long-distance social ties shape their experiences in receiving countries.
When I'm not working, I enjoy film photography. The photos on this website (besides those below) were taken by me.
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Graduate Students
I am not currently recruiting graduate students.
How should you prepare to apply for graduate school under my supervision?
My preference is for Master's students with strong quantitative or mixed methods backgrounds who are interested in aging populations. I am seeking students with a foundation in statistics, GIS training, and experience with spatial data analysis in Python and R. Qualitative students are also encouraged to reach out, but must have some interest or experience with GIS or introductory statistics. Evidence of previous research experience (e.g., undergraduate research assistantship) should be highlighted in your application materials. Florida State University offers competitive funding to qualified Master's and PhD students.
My research examines where, how, and with whom older adults spend their time to understand the downstream impacts on loneliness, mental health, and physical health. The environmental contexts I consider for these activities include online and physical social contexts, activity space, and the environment. Mobility is a central lens through which I explore environmental contexts—how individuals move through space or are constrained by it, whether due to inadequate transportation, limited social support, or mobility disabilities. I am especially interested in aging among migrant populations and how long-distance social ties shape their experiences in receiving countries.
When I'm not working, I enjoy film photography. The photos on this website (besides those below) were taken by me.
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Graduate Students
I am not currently recruiting graduate students.
How should you prepare to apply for graduate school under my supervision?
My preference is for Master's students with strong quantitative or mixed methods backgrounds who are interested in aging populations. I am seeking students with a foundation in statistics, GIS training, and experience with spatial data analysis in Python and R. Qualitative students are also encouraged to reach out, but must have some interest or experience with GIS or introductory statistics. Evidence of previous research experience (e.g., undergraduate research assistantship) should be highlighted in your application materials. Florida State University offers competitive funding to qualified Master's and PhD students.