Luke Juran
Ph.D. Candidate in Geography, University of Iowa
M.A. International Studies, University of Iowa
B.A. Social Science Secondary Education, University of Northern Iowa
My CV
Dissertation Committee
• Dr. R. Rajagopal (dissertation supervisor) – Dept. of Geography
• Dr. George Malanson – Dept. of Geography
• Dr. Paul Greenough – Dept. of History
• Dr. Nandita Basu – Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Dr. Jerry Anthony – Dept. of Urban & Regional Planning
Research Interest
My research examines post-disaster processes. I am interested in post-disaster reconstruction, in particular, water and sanitation components of reconstruction and their role in both immediate short-term recovery and sustainable long-term development. I conduct my dissertation research in South India.
Research and Teaching Assistantships
• Mapping Hazards & Mitigation Infrastructure for the City of Des Moines, Iowa
• The Contemporary Global System (44:010)
• Human Geography (44:001)
