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

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

Omotayo Apampa

2019

Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Graduate

Stephanie Patzer

Stephanie Patzer

2019

Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Graduate

Alex Petric

Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Graduate

Jeremy Wong

Jeremy Wong

2018

Master 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

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