Amy L Romanek

PhD Student, Division of Ecosystem Sciences, 2007 Cohort
B.S.  Environmental Science: Natural Science Option  University of California, Riverside, 2005
A.S.  Computer Information Systems  MT San Jacinto College, 2003

University of California, Berkeley
304 Hilgard Hall
Berkeley, California, United States 94720-3114
aromanek@berkeley.edu
 office: 510-643-1367  
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    Broadly, I am interested in the fusion of our ever-evolving technological capabilities with conservation and resource planning objectives. Remote sensing technology provides new types and scales of data collection while increased data capacity and software improvements allow for the development of new analytical tools and the wider implementation of once cost prohibitive techniques.

    More specifically, my research involves the use of remotely sensed data, spatially referenced predictive modeling techniques, and various geospatial tools. In addition, I am implementing scripting in Python as a method for handling iterative processes and communication across platforms.

    I am developing a statewide model of rangeland forage productivity given various precipitation scenarios for CalFire's Fire and Resource Assessment Program (FRAP). This model, built using readily available statewide vegetation and climate data sets is a cost effective solution for examining statewide resource availability.


Draft Modeled Forage Productivity for California

    Development pressure and projected impacts from climate change are two primary challenges facing conservation in California. I am interested in developing a predictive habitat distribution model which integrates climate change models with land use change models to provide a more complete picture of future availability and distribution of rangeland resources.


Projected Difference in Productivity Given a 2XCO2 Scenario