Originally from Texas, Eric earned his PhD in geography from the University of South Carolina. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Iowa. His research lies at the nexus of natural hazards and society, with particular focus on vulnerability and resilience indicators, built environment loss estimation, assessment of uncertainty, and geospatial modeling. He teaches courses on environmental justice, environmental hazards, water resources, and sustainability indicators. Outside of academia, Eric enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, visiting national parks, and playing tennis.Peter Teahen