Bio
Evan Mallen's research interests focus on climate adaptation planning, specifically though bridging the communication gap between climate scientists and planners, risk management, and use of climate analogs in adaptation planning. He currently works as a research assistant in the Urban Climate Lab with Dr. Brian Stone.
Prior to joining the PhD program, Evan worked as a research associate for the Graham Sustainability Institute's Great Lakes Adaptation Assessment for Cities and the University of Michigan School of Public Health studying inter-urban communication in climate adaptation and heat vulnerability. He also organized and participated in community skill-sharing events through the Ann Arbor ReSkilling Festival and other local-scale service and education organizations.
Evan holds a BS in Physics and a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning, both from the University of Michigan.