Joseph L. Hackler

Research Associate
Woods Hole Research Center
149 Woods Hole Road
Falmouth, MA 02540-1644
Phone: 508-540-9900 x105
Fax: 508-540-9700

Education

M.A. - Ohio State University
1985, City and Regional Planning

B.A. - Ohio Wesleyan University
1982, Geography, (Geology minor)

Professional Experience

1997 - present: Research Associate, Woods Hole Research Center
1989 - 1997: Research Assistant, Woods Hole Research Center
1988 - 1989: Carpenter - Falmouth, Massachusetts
1985 - 1987: Provincial Planner - US Peace Corps Volunteer. Guadalcanal Provincial Government, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
1984 - 1985: Research Assistant - graduate internship, Metropolitan Human Services Commission, Columbus, Ohio
1983 - 1984: Neighborhood Planning Assistant – graduate internship, City of Columbus, Ohio
1982 - 1983: Cartographer - The Nakata Planning Group, P.C., Colorado Springs, Colorado

Research Interests

Analysis of the influence of forest cover on the global carbon cycle and the development historical estimates of carbon flux to and from the atmosphere based on the temporal trend of human use of forests.

The role of renewable energy sources and building efficient design, construction and operation in reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

Recent publications

Hackler, J.L., and Ernst M.J., 2005 Toward a Zero Net Energy Office Facility in the Northeastern U.S., 2005 International Solar Energy Society Congress Proceedings.

Houghton, R.A., and J.L. Hackler. 2003. Sources and sinks of carbon from land-use change in China. Global Biogeochemical Cycles 17(2).