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Daniel Marcucci

Professor of Practice

Bio

Daniel Marcucci, Ph.D. advocates for sustaining a livable, rich biosphere—because the alternative is scary. He teaches Sustainability Systems, Coastal and Marine Systems, and Urban Water Systems courses and leads Global Study trips. Marcucci has two decades' experience in higher education as an environmental educator, the last several years focusing on creating supportive online learning communities. He has published in numerous environmental planning journals. He also has extensive experience as a regional and environmental planner. His current research explores individual landscapes and landscape as an integrative and holistic concept. Marcucci has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning and a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. In his freetime, he co-hosts a podcast about online higher education. 

Areas of Specialization

  • Landscape
  • Coastal Management
  • Urban Environment
  • Global Sustainability Systems