A team of researchers are involved in the research activities described on this website. We are delighted to have a talented team working on rural development initiatives. This page includes both current research team members and past team members, recent graduates, and alumni. For more information on any team member click the link icon.
Current Research Team Members

Ryan Gibson
Associate Professor and Libro Professor of Regional Economic Development

Jeremy Parsons
Master of Planning Student

John Dale

Joshua Barrett
PhD in Rural Studies Student

Melanie Lang
PhD in Rural Studies Student
Past Research Team Members, Graduates, and Alumni

Omotayo Apampa
2019Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Graduate

Stephanie Patzer
2019Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Graduate

Alex Petric
Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Graduate

Jeremy Wong
2018Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Graduate

Gursewak Singh
Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Student

Vinit Yadav
Master of Planning Student

Brandon Raco
Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Student

Sarah Parish
Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Student

Louis Helps
Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Student

Koren Lam
Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Student