Dr. Basil V. Iannone III, Assistant Professor
Geospatial Analysis of Sustainable and Resilient Land Development
PO Box 110940
Gainesville, FL 32611-0940
Degrees:
Ph.D, Ecology and Evolution Program, Biological Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago , 2013
M.S., Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, University of Minnesota (2007)
Pre-M.S. coursework. Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University (2001-2003)
B.M., Music Performance, West Chester University (1993)
Research Interests:
Land development and land use change
Spatial analysis
Ecosystem services and functioning
Ecological restoration
Biological invasions
The human population growth projected for Florida and elsewhere is likely to result in increased land use change and development, potentially leading to negative impacts on both the availability of important resources such as water and on the ability of remnant natural areas to function and provide ecosystem services. My research and extension program utilizes geospatial tools, as well as other analytical and interdisciplinary approaches, to address this complex issue. The goal of my program is to devise and promote real-world strategies: (1) to mitigate against the negative environmental impacts of current and future land development and (2) to better manage and conserve natural resources within mixed urban, rural, and natural areas associated with current and future land development.
Ph.D. Position: Landscaping plant choice and long-term invasion patterns