Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Brown has served as Director of the Center since June 2004. His research interests include the integration of ecological sustainability and social justice concerns. He is the co-editor of Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture CD-ROM, and co-author of the Landscape Architect's Portable Handbook, and Time-Saver Standards Site Construction Detail Manual. He received a Bachelor in Landscape Architecture from the University of Minnesota, a Master of Landscape Architecture and Ph.D. in Regional Planning from the University of Massachusetts.

Dr. Lawrence coordinates the new Master of Science program at the center, as well as teaching courses in regenerative practices, community habitat and coalition building. She has a BA from the University of California, Los Angeles; an MA and a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of California, Riverside.

Mr. Araya teaches courses in agroecology and natural processes at the Center, as well as serving as the Center's site technician, managing the agricultural components of the site, including crop planning and planting, irrigation systems maintenance, keeping tools and equipment in orderly condition and assisting students in laboratory and field exercises. . He came to the Center in search of a position that would enable him to apply the skills in sustainable agriculture he has gained through his education. Juan has a BS in Agronomy and an MS in Plant Science from Cal Poly Pomona.

Dr. LaRoche teaches courses on regenerative technology at the Center. His interests include sustainable architecture, passive cooling systems and affordable housing. He has participated in projects in Venezuela, Mexico and Spain. He has a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dr. Mitchell teaches Global Regenerative Systems in the Center's minor program, as well as courses in planning law and environmental planning. His research concerns property rights and ecological integrity. He has a BS from the University of Illinois, a J.D. and a Ph.D. in Planning from the University of Michigan.

Dr. Nelson teaches sustainable futures in the Center's minor program, as well as courses in environmental politics and policy. Her research interests include public policy analysis, administration, and interorganizational networks. She has a BA from Brown University, an MA in Geography and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from Arizona State University.

Dr. Quinn is on phased retirement, but continues to teach courses on natural and engineered systems at the Center. he served as Director of the Lyle Center for Regenerative Studeis from 2002 to 2004. Dr. Quinn was a member of the campus committee that oversaw the development of the Lyle Center and the academic program it supports. He has a participated in teaching, research and development at the Center since it's inception. Dr. Quinn's research has focused on the dynamics of ecological processes after fire. He has worked as a cooperating scientist with the United States Forest Service, and collaborated with fire ecologists on four continents.

Dr. Ritz teaches courses on regenerative technology and solar energy at the center. His interests include alternative energy production, particularly through solar technology.

Dr. Wu teaches courses on natural and engineered systems at the Center. He is Director of the Environmental Design Technology Unit in the College of Environmental Design, and his expertise includes sustainable and Gree building Design, Solar Architecture, Energy Efficient Building Systems, Alternative Cooling Systems, and Daylighting. He has a Bachelors of Architecture from Tamkang University, Taipei, Taiwan, a Masters of Architecture from the University of Illinois, and a Doctor of Architecture from the University of Michigan.

Dr. Wu teaches courses on natural processes, regenerative technologies, research methods, and GIS at the Center. Her interests include computer cartography, computer applications in geography and anthropology, remote sensing, digital image processing, geographic information systems, climatology, geography of California, geography of Asia, contemporary China, and physical geography. She has a B.Sc. from East China Normal University, an MS and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angleles.

Dr. Young was named a Lyle Center Faculty Fellow in 2005, and teaches courses in habitat and community practices at the Center. His areas of research include historical geography, biogeography, and tourism & recreation, particularly of the United States. He has a Ph.D. in geography from the University of California, Los Angeles.