Prof. Amy Richmond

Amy Richmond is a professor at the United States Military Academy whose research centers on the intersection of environmental resources and human well-being. Her work is deeply interdisciplinary and aims to develop adaptable frameworks that can be applied across diverse geographic settings. Drawing on open-source data, field interviews, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), she investigates household-level drivers of vulnerability, which are often overlooked in broader regional or global assessments.

Amy has published widely on environmental security, and household vulnerability, focusing on rural and urban contexts in Sub-Saharan Africa. She also conducts research on geography education, exploring how real-world case studies can be used to deepen student engagement and understanding of complex environmental issues.

She holds a Ph.D. in geography, an M.A. in energy and environmental studies from Boston University, and a B.S. in environmental studies from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Her research interests encompass environmental resource management, the role of environmental systems in economic development, ecological aspects of vulnerability, resource scarcity, and the interactions among water, food, and energy systems. Amy is committed to utilizing comprehensive research to address real-world environmental challenges and tackle some of today’s most pressing environmental issues.