Title: Assistant Professor
Institution: University of Rhode Island
Address: 1 Greenhouse Rd, North Kingston, Rhode Island 02881-2018
Email: jason_parent@uri.edu
Phone: (860) 992-4539
Visit Jason’s Research Website
Research Interests: forest management, forest-related risk, natural resource mapping, salt marsh migration, nature-based solutions
Biographical Sketch:
Dr. Jason Parent is an assistant professor in the University of Rhode Island’s Department of Natural Resources Science. He teaches introductory and advanced level courses in GIS. His research uses remote sensing and geospatial technologies to address problems related to natural resources and the environment. His research projects include characterizing forest conditions using LiDAR and unmanned aerial systems, assessing vegetation risk to infrastructure, evaluating the effectiveness of vegetation management strategies, mapping vernal pools, modeling salt marsh migration to identify opportunities for facilitation, and identifying equitable opportunities for nature-based solutions.
Education:
PhD in Natural Resources (GIS and Remote Sensing) from the University of Connecticut, 2014
Professional Certifications:
Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107C)