Biographical Sketch
I came to Arizona State University in 1990 after receiving my Ph.D. from the University of Florida. I am a member of the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS), International Plant Propagators (IPPS), International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the Metropolitan Tree Improvement Alliance (METRIA), and the International Association for Urban Climate (IAUC). Since 1998, I have been a Wakonse Teaching Fellow and maintain an active and externally funded research program in urban plant ecology and environmental horticulture. I am also an affiliated faculty member of the ASU School of Sustainability and am a member of the vegetation subcommittee for the national Sustainable Sites Initiative.

Education
Ph.D. Environmental Horticulture, University of Florida (1990)
M.S. Horticulture, Auburn University (1987)
B.S. Ornamental Horticulture, California Polytechnic San Luis Obispo (1980)
B.S. Biology, University of Southern California (1977)

Academic Appointment
Professor, Department of Applied Sciences and Mathematics, Arizona State University (2009-)
Professor, Department of Applied Biological Sciences, Arizona State University (2006-2009)
Affiliate Faculty Member, School of Sustainability, Arizona State University (2006-)
Associate Professor, Department of Applied Biological Sciences, Arizona State University (2003-2006)
Associate Professor, Department of Plant Biology, Arizona State University (1996-2003)
Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Arizona State University (1990-1996) ______________________________________________________________________________________
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