Hello I'm Lucas Phillips, I'm a Masters Student in the Geography and Sustainability University of Tennessee specializing in geomorphology and landslide processes.
My journey in this field began when I obtained my bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, majoring in Geography with a minor in GIS, from Western Washington University in 2016. After graduation, I embarked on an exciting career as a GIS Analyst at Element Solutions, a renowned environmental consulting firm. During my time there, I had the opportunity to delve into a wide range of projects, including wetland delineations, geohazard assessments, channel migration zone studies, habitat modeling, and addressing diverse environmental inquiries.
In 2020, as my wife and I prepared for a new chapter in Tennessee, I decided to embrace the freedom of freelancing. However, my passion for spatial analysis and problem-solving led me to seek regular employment in Knoxville. I joined S&P Global, where I honed my skills in cadastral data entry for the Bureau of Land Management on a contractual basis.
Driven by my love for research and exploration, I eagerly pursued opportunities at the University of Tennessee. Thankfully, I was granted a prestigious Graduate Teaching Assistantship in the Department of Geography and Sustainability, allowing me to dive deeper into my interests. I find great fascination in applying geography to tackle various challenges, whether it's studying landslide susceptibility across different rainfall patterns or mapping housing inequality over time.
Beyond academia, I enjoy immersing myself in nature, seeking outdoor adventures, and spending quality time with my family. I believe that a personal connection with the world around us fuels our drive to make a positive impact.
Portfolio
Take a look at some of my previous work.
A critical component of Salmonid habitat is the presence of large woody debris within a given river reach. Through examining historical imagery and conducting a time series analysis we were able to identify areas of persistance to help land managers understand the river dynamics and transport potential.
The integration of engineering data into GIS is critical to communicate building plans to regulatory agencies. This map integrates survey and engineering data for understanding impacts to near shore habitat and calls out intended construction around those boundaries.
Joint Aquatic Resource Applications and other federal regulatory processes specify no color is to be used for supporting documentation. As a cartographer we sometimes need to step away from the color palette and use other methods to be good communicators.
About Me
My hobbies drive academic and professional pursuits. I care deeply for the environment and the experiences I've had the privilege of living. I want to work with stakeholders to conduct better analysis, draw better maps and be a voice of conservation while retaining access and promoting good stewardship practices.
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