Katharyn Duffy
Dr. Katharyn Duffy is a Senior Scientist at Vibrant Planet and an Adjunct Faculty member in EcoInformatics at Northern Arizona University. Her work integrates empirical observations, remote sensing, and ecological data science to quantify the realized effects of forest management interventions across Western landscapes. Her group’s research focuses on how fuel treatments and fire use restore ecosystem function, influence wildfire severity, and change recovery trajectories across a range of potential measures including forest retention, ecosystem water use, and drought resilience. Dr. Duffy collaborates with federal, state, tribal, and community partners to integrate evidence-based approaches into proactive management, multi-benefit planning, and climate-resilient forest stewardship.
Wildland Fire Solution Interest: Pre Fire, Post Fire
The Wildfire Science & Technology Commons is a UC San Diego initiative funded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
