Brian Lovejoy
PhD Student
Biography
Major advisor: Dr. Rebecca Barak and Sophie Taddeo
Research topic: Lawn Alternatives
Research interests: Functions of lawn alternatives in urban areas, using spatial tools to inform on improving urban development, sociological aspects of lawn cultivation practices,
Current research: I am interested in understanding how urban greenspaces alternative species contribute to stormwater management. I am also focusing my research on how people make decisions regarding their lawn cultivation practices.
Recent awards: Nicholson Fellowship (2024-2025)
Outside website: In progress