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John Radke retired from the College of Environmental Design faculty in 2023. He is a founding member of the Center for Catastrophic Risk Management and conducts research in design development and analytical methods that assist recognition of spatial structures, measuring changes in complex landscapes, and assessing exposure to future climate change conditions. His research interests include spatial analysis and recognition of patterns to expand understanding of environmental impact, specifically in relation to environmental landscape planning. He has been involved in developing models to predict environmental degradation and infrastructure failure, propose mitigation strategies, and support policymaking. Radke has directed the campus GIS Center and has explored the impact of global warming on California’s infrastructure with multidisciplinary teams. His courses cover computer applications for environmental design, geographic information systems, and urban planning applications. Over the years, he has worked on numerous publications addressing issues related to climate change, urban resilience, and environmental hazards.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.