He is a landscape ecologist interested in modeling landscape change with an explicit focus on the integration of socioeconomic and biophysical drivers. He is particularly interested in modeling alternative futures in order to better understand how various landscape drivers combine to determine the future condition of both terrestrial and aquatic systems. He works to translate disparate data sources into a common geospatial framework for landscape-level analyses with the goal of developing better cumulative impact assessments and a more comprehensive understanding of the status of landscapes and ecosystems.