Zachary Christman

About Zachary Christman

Zachary Christman is a geographer with expertise in remote sensing and geographic information science. His research addresses urban and rural landscape change and impacts on residents. He has current projects in New Jersey and Philadelphia with recent work in Mexico and Chile.

Areas of Expertise

Regional Planning, Technology, Society and Analytical Methods, Land Use Planning and Governance, Food Systems, Community Health and Safety

Selected Publications

Ganter, J. R., and Z. Christman. 2023. “Estimating changing marshland habitat and conservation potential for diamondback terrapins in New Jersey under climate change and development pressures” Land 2023, 12(12), 2170; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12122170, Schinasi, L. H., C. Kanungo, Z. Christman, S. Barber, L. Tabb, and I. Headen.. “Associations between historical redlining and present-day heat vulnerability housing and land cover characteristics in Philadelphia, PA.” Journal of Urban Health.
Haddad, M., Z. Christman, H. Pearsall, and M. Sanchez. Using Google Street View to Examine Urban Context and Green Amenities in the Global South: The Chilean Experience. Frontiers in Sustainable Cities 3:684231. DOI: 10.3389/FSC.2021.684231
Christman, Z., M. Wilson-Genderson, A. Heid, R. Pruchno. 2020. The Effects of Neighborhood Built Environment on Walking for Leisure and for Purpose Among Older People. The Gerontologist. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnz093

Recent Courses Taught

Digital Earth: Mapping and Geographic Information Science
Drones, Planes, and Satellites
Remote Sensing of Environment