Aparna Kumari

Ph.D. in Geography with a focus on mixed-methods research that integrates and informs theory, practice, and policy.

Research Expertise

Social capital

disaster recovery

Sustainability

hazard mitigation planning

environmental policy

About

I am a human-environment geographer examining the intersections of social and environmental interactions that underlie social, economic, and political challenges and how these issues are exacerbated by climate change. Interested in diverse human-environment problems, including disaster science, resilience, disaster recovery sustainability, environmental justice, and program evaluation and management, to ensure that what we do as scientists, researchers, and policymakers result in relevant, equitable solutions. Excellent verbal and communication skills with strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SPSS, Arc GIS Products, UCINET, NVivo PRO. Lead role in grant writing, stakeholder interactions for the research project, conference presentations, drafting literature reviews for white papers, manuscript publications

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Publications

Opportunities and constraints to hazard mitigation planning

Applied Geography

2013

Evaluating social capital in emergency and disaster management and hazards plans

Natural Hazards

2021

2019 Accountability Plan Sarasota-Manatee

Unknown Venue

2019

Analyze capabilities of structural social capital to enhance disaster recovery

Unknown Venue

2022

Enduring Geohazards in the Caribbean: Moving from the Reactive to the Proactive ed. by Serwan M.J. Baban (review)

Caribbean Studies

2013

Experience

University of Tampa

Visiting Assistant Professor (Geography) / August, 2022 — August, 2023

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