Resume

Book Chapters

Albert D.P., W.M. Gesler, B. Levergood, R.A. Fellers, and J.P. Messina. 2000. Introduction. In Spatial Analysis, GIS, and Remote Sensing Uses in the Health Sciences, eds. D. Albert, W. Gesler, and B. Levergood, pp 1-10. Chelsea, Michigan: Ann Arbor Press (in press).

J.P. Messina and K.A. Crews-Meyer. 2000. A Historical Perspective on the Development of Remotely Sensed Data as Applied to Medical Geography. In Spatial Analysis, GIS, and Remote Sensing Uses in the Health Sciences, eds. D. Albert, W. Gesler, and B. Levergood, pp 129-146. Chelsea, Michigan: Ann Arbor Press (in press).

J.P. Messina and K.A. Crews-Meyer. 2000. The Integration of remote Sensing and Medical Geography: Process and Application. In Spatial Analysis, GIS, and Remote Sensing Uses in the Health Sciences, eds. D. Albert, W. Gesler, and B. Levergood, pp 147-168. Chelsea, Michigan: Ann Arbor Press (in press).

Barros, S.L., Neville, P.R.H. and J.P. Messina. 1996. Chapter 2, "Image Display and Processing for GIS," in Raster Imagery in Geographic Information Systems. Onward Press.

Articles

Messina, J.P. S.J. Walsh. 2000 The Application of a Cellular Automaton Model for Predicting Deforestation: and Patterns of Processes of LULCC in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Proceedings of the GIS/EM4 Conference #73.

Messina, J.P. 2000. A Cellular Modeling Approach to Dynamic Systems Characterization: Deforestation and Agricultural Extensification in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Proceedings of the UCGIS Conference.

Messina, J.P., K.A. Crews-Meyer, and S.J. Walsh. 2000. Scale Dependent Pattern Metrics and Panel Data Analysis as Applied in a Multiphase Hybrid Landcover Classification Scheme. Proceedings of the 2000 ASPRS Conference.

Messina, J.P. 1999. Rural to Urban Conversion: Landscape Modeling in the Ecuadorian Amazon. 1999 Applied Geography Conference Proceedings.

Messina, J.P., S.J. Walsh, G. Taff, and G. Valdivia. 1999. The Application of Cellular Automata Modeling for Enhanced LandCover Classification in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Proceedings of GeoComputation 99.

Messina J.P. Crews-Meyer, K. and G. Valdivia. 1998. "The Evaluation of Preprocessing Levels and Classification Techniques towards the Better Discrimination of Suspended Particulates." Proceedings of the 1998 ASPRS Conference.

Haack, B.N., and J.P. Messina. 1997. "Monitoring the Omo River Delta in East Africa Using Remote Sensing." EOM. Vol. 6 No. 9. pp. 18 - 22.

Haack, B.N. and J.P Messina. 1997. "Expansion of the Omo River Delta in East Africa using Remote Sensing." Proceedings STAIC 97 Conference. pp. 215 - 220.

Messina, J.P. 1997. "Ephemeris Data Corrections as Applied to SPOT Data for Marine Applications." Backscatter Vol 8. No.2. Pp 22 - 25.

Messina, J.P. and T.V. Busch. 1997. "Change detection in the Florida Bay using Remote Sensing." Proceedings of the SPIE and Optical Engineering.

Messina, J.P. Fall/Winter 1997. "SPOT Products and Software Compatibility." SPOTLight p 8.

Messina, J.P. Fall/Winter 1997. "SPOTView and Image Data Registration." SPOTLight p 9.

Hanley C. and J.P Messina. 1996. "Commercial Satellite Imaging Helps DOD Maintain the Peace." Defense & Security Electronics. Vol. 28, No. 2. pp. 29 - 32.

Messina, J.P. Spring/Summer 1996. "What is Radiance?" SPOTLight. Pp 8 - 9.

Messina, J.P. Fall/Winter 1996. "Image Utilization; Beginning, Middle and End." SPOTLight. pp. 18-19.

Messina, J.P. and T.V. Busch. 1995. "Technical Support - Frustration or Panacea." Business Geographics Buyer's Guide. Vol. 3, No. 9. pp. 24 - 25.

Messina, J.P. Fall/Winter 1995. "Top Ten Questions." SPOTLight p 8.

Messina, J.P. Spring/Summer 1995. "SPOT level 1 Data Structure." SPOTLight p 7.

Ruth, M.D. and J.P Messina. Spring/Summer 1995. "Desktop Mapping Raster Image Data and Projections." SPOTLight p 6.

Haack B.N. and J.P Messina. 1994. "Remote Sensing Assessment of Hurricanes and their Impacts." Sistema Terra. Vol. 3, No. 2. pp 19 - 20.

Haack B.N. and J.P. Messina. 1994. "Hurricane Characteristics and Impacts." Sistema Terra. Vol. 3, No. 2. p 21.

Published Abstracts

Walsh, S.J., K.A. Crews-Meyer, and J.P. Messina. 2000. Landscape variation in frontier environments: the case of agricultural extensification in Ecuador and Thailand. Proceedings of the GIS/EM4 Conference #420.

Messina, J.P. 2000. The Application of Non-Traditional Pattern Metrics in the Development of a Multiphase Hybrid Classification Scheme: Landuse/Landcover Dynamics in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting.

Messina, J.P. 1999. "A Multiscalar Approach to Landscape Ecology: Cellular Automata Modeling in the Ecuadorian Amazon." Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting.

Messina, J.P. and B. Wagoner. 1996. "Natural Disaster Assessment Using SPOT and ERS Remotely Sensed Data." Proceedings of the American Geophysical Union 1996 Annual Meeting.

Haack, B.N. and J.P. Messina. 1994. "The Expansion of the Omo River Delta using Remote Sensing." Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting.

Posters

Messina, J.P. ERIM Marine 97 "Ephemeris Corrections Applied to Raw Satellite Imagery for Marine Applications."

Misc. Publications

Published Amazonian field work photos: in Endeavors, Spring 1999

Cover Imagery for PE&RS (Theme: Image Processing) March 1996

Cover Imagery for EOM (Theme: Image processing, physical geography, East Africa)

Cover Imagery for Backscatter (Theme: Marine remote sensing, Florida Bay)

Cover Imagery for SPOTLight (6 issues - GIS and RS themes)

Education	Ph.D. Candidate, Geography With emphasis in Dynamic Spatial Simulation Models, Remote Sensing, GIS, Physical Geography, Landuse/Landcover Change (LULCC), Human-Environment Interactions, Tropical Forests, Latin America 1997 - Present, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Expected Graduation, May 2001 MS, Geographic and Cartographic Sciences 1992 - 1994 George Mason University Bachelors Certificate in Environmental Management 1991 - 1992 George Mason University BA, Biology 1989 - 1992 George Mason University
Dissertation Focus	Dynamic Landscapes: Characterization and Simulation of Deforestation, Reforestation and Agricultural Extensification in the Ecuadorian Amazon The primary objectives of the research are (1) to analyze the spatial variation of LULC and LULCC through scale, pattern, and process interrelationships of the hypothesized drivers of deforestation, anthropogenic extensification and reforestation and (2) to develop a modeling approach though a temporally dynamic, agent and rule-based probabilistic framework (Cellular Automata). LULCC simulations will be guided through the satellite time-series, GIS database coverages and derivative surfaces, and the 1990 and 1999 social surveys of demographic and LULC information collected at farm and community levels. The main objectives are addressed through five sub-objectives: 1. Spatial analysis of LULC systems and deforestation - reforestation - agricultural extensification rates at multiple spatial (finca, sector, region) and temporal (inter/intra annually) scales including levels of secondary plant succession; 2. Develop a regionally-specific hybrid landuse/landcover classification scheme that is hierarchical and crisp; 3. Generate a biophysical gradient model containing biophysical surface probabilities relating site productivity and site suitability to LULC and LULCC; 4. Develop a social gradient model using the 1990 and 1999 social surveys and focusing on central place effects, geographic accessibility and transportation networks including nested drivers of activity related to LULC and LULCC; 5. Develop and apply a cellular automaton model to characterize and simulate spatially-explicit LULCC in times current, antecedent, and subsequent to 2025 though the use of a Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM) image time-series, demographic surveys, and an integrated GIS of site and situation surfaces linked and assessed through defined scales and procedures developed through CA simulations.
Research and Professional Experience	Research Assistant, 1997 to present UNC Department of Geography Landscape Characterization and Spatial Analysis Laboratory - Dr. Stephen J. Walsh, Director - Advanced image processing of satellite imagery including mixture modeling, non-traditional enhancements, change detection, and simulation modeling - Aerial photography analysis including manual interpretation, analog to digital conversion, and digital mosaic construction - GIS database development for interdisciplinary users of both continuous and discrete data - Supervision and training of research assistants - Quantitative analysis including spatial statistics, pattern metrics, and multivariate statistical analysis - GPS training and fieldwork, including designing sampling protocol - Research and writing for grant proposals and deliverables Remote Sensing Scientist, 1994 to 1997 SPOT Image Corporation - GIS and RS applications specialist developing new applications for remotely sensed data with specialization in technology transfer - ERS RADAR Product Manager: international distribution network, international coordination, and market research - Image algorithm development - WWW development: member of the "www.spot.com" development team - Professional training courses: specification, development, and presentation - Product specification and purchasing: SUN System Administrator - Widespread participation in the beta-programs of the relevant image processing and GIS softwares: Experience with ERDAS Imagine, PCI, ER-Mapper, TeraVue, IDRISI, Arc/Info, ArcView, DAK, MapInfo, Atlas GIS, plus others Graduate Research Assistant, 1993 to 1994 George Mason University - Integrated active/passive remote sensing research - SUN lab administration Tacfire Computer Operations Specialist 1986 to1989 US Army - Battlefield GIS; use, training, implementation - 3/320 FA BN 101^st Airborne Division - Honorable Discharge
Instructional Experience	Guest Lecturer. 1999. Project Uplift: Field-Work in the Amazon. Department of Geography, UNC-Chapel Hill Guest Lecturer. 1998. Macau: Colonial Disappearance in South-East Asia. Department of Geography, UNC-Chapel Hill Adjunct Faculty. 1995-1997. George Mason University, Department of Geography. Promoted to highest adjunct rank in 1997 Instructor. 1997. Mapping Foundations. George Mason University. GECA 550 Instructor. 1996. Mapping Foundations. George Mason University. GECA 550 Instructor. 1995. Digital Image Processing. George Mason University. GECA 580 Instructor. 1994-1997. Raster Data Business Applications. Multiple sessions taught - a three day remote sensing / GIS industry related training course promoted by the SPOT Image Corporation
Selected Recent Professional Activities & Memberships	NASA Land Cover and Land Use Change Science Team Meeting. Airlie House, Warrenton, Virginia. May 18-21, 1999 NASA Workshop on Remote Sensing and Image Processing Education. Tuscon, Arizona. April 13-15, 1999 Member, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Member, Association of American Geographers and the specialty groups: Remote Sensing, GIS, Human Dimensions of Global Change Member, Southeast Division of Association of American Geographers
Selected Professional Service	Graduate student representative on the Association of American Geographers Committee on Membership. 1999-Present Graduate student representative to Remote Sensing Specialty Group of the Association of American Geographers, 2000-2001 Graduate student representative to Department of Geography Search Committee for Tenure-track GIScience Faculty Position, 1999-2000 Manuscript reviewer for Geographic and Environmental Modeling Grant reviewer for National Environmental Research Council (NERC), 1999 Manuscript reviewer for Kluwer International, 1999 Student representative to Geographic Information Systems Specialty Group of the Association of American Geographers, 1998-1999 Graduate Student representative to the UNC-CH "Carolina Computing Initiative," 1999 to present Session Chair ASPRS 1998 Book reviewer, Onward Press, Remote Sensing section, 1996 Session Organizer and Chair SPOT User Group Meeting 1996 Session Organizer and Chair SPOT User Group Meeting 1995 Session Organizer and Chair SPOT User Group Meeting 1994
Publications	Book Chapters Albert D.P., W.M. Gesler, B. Levergood, R.A. Fellers, and J.P. Messina. 2000. Introduction. In Spatial Analysis, GIS, and Remote Sensing Uses in the Health Sciences, eds. D. Albert, W. Gesler, and B. Levergood, pp 1-10. Chelsea, Michigan: Ann Arbor Press (in press). J.P. Messina and K.A. Crews-Meyer. 2000. A Historical Perspective on the Development of Remotely Sensed Data as Applied to Medical Geography. In Spatial Analysis, GIS, and Remote Sensing Uses in the Health Sciences, eds. D. Albert, W. Gesler, and B. Levergood, pp 129-146. Chelsea, Michigan: Ann Arbor Press (in press). J.P. Messina and K.A. Crews-Meyer. 2000. The Integration of remote Sensing and Medical Geography: Process and Application. In Spatial Analysis, GIS, and Remote Sensing Uses in the Health Sciences, eds. D. Albert, W. Gesler, and B. Levergood, pp 147-168. Chelsea, Michigan: Ann Arbor Press (in press). Barros, S.L., Neville, P.R.H. and J.P. Messina. 1996. Chapter 2, "Image Display and Processing for GIS," in Raster Imagery in Geographic Information Systems. Onward Press. Articles Messina, J.P. S.J. Walsh. 2000 The Application of a Cellular Automaton Model for Predicting Deforestation: and Patterns of Processes of LULCC in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Proceedings of the GIS/EM4 Conference #73. Messina, J.P. 2000. A Cellular Modeling Approach to Dynamic Systems Characterization: Deforestation and Agricultural Extensification in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Proceedings of the UCGIS Conference. Messina, J.P., K.A. Crews-Meyer, and S.J. Walsh. 2000. Scale Dependent Pattern Metrics and Panel Data Analysis as Applied in a Multiphase Hybrid Landcover Classification Scheme. Proceedings of the 2000 ASPRS Conference. Messina, J.P. 1999. Rural to Urban Conversion: Landscape Modeling in the Ecuadorian Amazon. 1999 Applied Geography Conference Proceedings. Messina, J.P., S.J. Walsh, G. Taff, and G. Valdivia. 1999. The Application of Cellular Automata Modeling for Enhanced LandCover Classification in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Proceedings of GeoComputation 99. Messina J.P. Crews-Meyer, K. and G. Valdivia. 1998. "The Evaluation of Preprocessing Levels and Classification Techniques towards the Better Discrimination of Suspended Particulates." Proceedings of the 1998 ASPRS Conference. Haack, B.N., and J.P. Messina. 1997. "Monitoring the Omo River Delta in East Africa Using Remote Sensing." EOM. Vol. 6 No. 9. pp. 18 - 22. Haack, B.N. and J.P Messina. 1997. "Expansion of the Omo River Delta in East Africa using Remote Sensing." Proceedings STAIC 97 Conference. pp. 215 - 220. Messina, J.P. 1997. "Ephemeris Data Corrections as Applied to SPOT Data for Marine Applications." Backscatter Vol 8. No.2. Pp 22 - 25. Messina, J.P. and T.V. Busch. 1997. "Change detection in the Florida Bay using Remote Sensing." Proceedings of the SPIE and Optical Engineering. Messina, J.P. Fall/Winter 1997. "SPOT Products and Software Compatibility." SPOTLight p 8. Messina, J.P. Fall/Winter 1997. "SPOTView and Image Data Registration." SPOTLight p 9. Hanley C. and J.P Messina. 1996. "Commercial Satellite Imaging Helps DOD Maintain the Peace." Defense & Security Electronics. Vol. 28, No. 2. pp. 29 - 32. Messina, J.P. Spring/Summer 1996. "What is Radiance?" SPOTLight. Pp 8 - 9. Messina, J.P. Fall/Winter 1996. "Image Utilization; Beginning, Middle and End." SPOTLight. pp. 18-19. Messina, J.P. and T.V. Busch. 1995. "Technical Support - Frustration or Panacea." Business Geographics Buyer's Guide. Vol. 3, No. 9. pp. 24 - 25. Messina, J.P. Fall/Winter 1995. "Top Ten Questions." SPOTLight p 8. Messina, J.P. Spring/Summer 1995. "SPOT level 1 Data Structure." SPOTLight p 7. Ruth, M.D. and J.P Messina. Spring/Summer 1995. "Desktop Mapping Raster Image Data and Projections." SPOTLight p 6. Haack B.N. and J.P Messina. 1994. "Remote Sensing Assessment of Hurricanes and their Impacts." Sistema Terra. Vol. 3, No. 2. pp 19 - 20. Haack B.N. and J.P. Messina. 1994. "Hurricane Characteristics and Impacts." Sistema Terra. Vol. 3, No. 2. p 21. Published Abstracts Walsh, S.J., K.A. Crews-Meyer, and J.P. Messina. 2000. Landscape variation in frontier environments: the case of agricultural extensification in Ecuador and Thailand. Proceedings of the GIS/EM4 Conference #420. Messina, J.P. 2000. The Application of Non-Traditional Pattern Metrics in the Development of a Multiphase Hybrid Classification Scheme: Landuse/Landcover Dynamics in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting. Messina, J.P. 1999. "A Multiscalar Approach to Landscape Ecology: Cellular Automata Modeling in the Ecuadorian Amazon." Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting. Messina, J.P. and B. Wagoner. 1996. "Natural Disaster Assessment Using SPOT and ERS Remotely Sensed Data." Proceedings of the American Geophysical Union 1996 Annual Meeting. Haack, B.N. and J.P. Messina. 1994. "The Expansion of the Omo River Delta using Remote Sensing." Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting. Posters Messina, J.P. ERIM Marine 97 "Ephemeris Corrections Applied to Raw Satellite Imagery for Marine Applications." Misc. Publications Published Amazonian field work photos: in Endeavors, Spring 1999 Cover Imagery for PE&RS (Theme: Image Processing) March 1996 Cover Imagery for EOM (Theme: Image processing, physical geography, East Africa) Cover Imagery for Backscatter (Theme: Marine remote sensing, Florida Bay) Cover Imagery for SPOTLight (6 issues - GIS and RS themes)
Selected Presentations (1996-Present & First Author)	GIS/EM4 2000. The Application of a Cellular Automaton Model for Predicting Deforestation: and Patterns of Processes of LULCC in the Ecuadorian Amazon UCGIS 2000. A Cellular Modeling Approach to Dynamic Systems Characterization: Deforestation and Agricultural Extensification in the Ecuadorian Amazon ASPRS 2000. Scale Dependent Pattern Metrics and Panel Data Analysis as Applied in a Multiphase Hybrid Landcover Classification Scheme AAG 2000. The Application of Non-Traditional Pattern Metrics in the Development of a Multiphase Hybrid Classification Scheme: Landuse/Landcover Dynamics in the Ecuadorian Amazon LASA 2000. The Analysis of Change Across Spatial Scales using Geographic Techniques: A Comparative Analysis of Ecuador and Thailand AGC 1999. The Application of Cellular Automata Modeling for Enhanced LandCover Classification in the Ecuadorian Amazon AAG 1999. A Multiscalar Approach to Landscape Ecology: Cellular Automata Modeling in the Ecuadorian Amazon ASPRS 1998. The Evaluation of Preprocessing levels and Classification techniques towards the Better Discrimination of Suspended Particulates SEDAAG Student Conference 1998. The Effects of Preprocessing on Image Creation and Utilization NIMA 1997. Commercial Imagery as a National Asset Defense Intelligence Agency 1997. Remote Sensing Resolution and Capabilities ASPRS 1997. Ephemeris Data Corrections as Applied to SPOT Data for Marine Applications ASPRS 1997. An Examination of the Spectral Resolution Changes in the Panchromatic Band of SPOT 4 Defense Intelligence Agency 1996. COTS Capabilities with Commercial Imagery Reston Rotary 1996. SPOT Image Data and Commercial Remote Sensing SPOT Academic Advisory Council Meeting 1996. Land Classification Schemes in Urban Environments ERDAS User Group Meeting 1996. SPOT 4 System Changes and Capabilities ESRI User Group Meeting 1996. Remote Sensing Integration into GIS ESRI User Group Meeting 1996. The SPOT Data Component of Arc/Scene World Tour
Awards Received	UCGIS 2000. University Student Travel Award - further selected as a forum speaker Awarded Associate Member status 1999, Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society. Tinker Field Research Fellowship 1999. with supplemental monies from the North Carolina University Center International Studies Summer Research Program University of North Carolina 1999. Smith Graduate Research Grant ASPRS 1998. Potomac Region At-Large Scholarship Tuition Grant - University of North Carolina - (6 awards) Tuition Remission - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Geography (6 awards) Graduate Research Assistantship - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Geography, Landscape Characterization and Spatial Analysis Lab (4 annual awards) Bravo Zulu - twice awarded, SPOT Image Corporation Total Quality Management Quarterly Award - twice awarded, SPOT Image Corporation 1% club award - three awards, SPOT image Corporation Graduate Research Assistantship - George Mason University US Army 3 year ROTC Scholarship (declined) 1989 Army Achievement Medal - 1988 Distinguished Honor Graduate - Advanced Individual Training 13C 3-87 US Army
References	Dr. Stephen J. Walsh (Advisor) Dept. of Geography University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 2759-3220 Phone: 919-962-3867; Fax: 919-962-1537 swalsh@email.unc.edu Dr. Leo Zonn, Chair Dept. of Geography University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3220 Phone: 919-962-8901; Fax: 919-962-1537 zonn@email.unc.edu