My research explores the human dimensions of sustainable resource management, with a primary focus on the Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus and the social acceptance of renewable energy technologies, particularly agrivoltaics. I examine how communities navigate the trade-offs between technical optimization and social reality, specifically focusing on the intersection of agricultural preservation and energy transitions in rural landscapes. Additionally, my scholarship investigates pedagogical innovations in sustainability education. I focus on immersive, experiential learning strategies that foster systems thinking and civic engagement across STEM and non-STEM disciplines. My work aims to bridge the gap between engineering solutions and public policy through interdisciplinary collaboration and community-engaged scholarship.
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Agrivoltaics PFAS and Agriculture Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy Environmental Pedagogy Participatory Research Experiential Learning
