I’m Dr. Adam Johnson, an environmental anthropologist. I completed a Bachelor’s degrees in Anthropology and Philosophy at East Carolina University (ECU); a Master’s degree in Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC); and a PhD in Anthropology at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
My previous research includes work on ecology and primate behavior (chimpanzees and macaques) as well as human–javelina relations in Texas. That work forms the basis of my forthcoming book with UT Press, Living with Javelinas: Multispecies Conviviality in Texas (2026).
I study how people live within and adapt to changing ecological landscapes, and how environmental pressures reshape relationships among humans, animals, and the broader material world. My work sits at the intersection of environmental anthropology and applied ecology, with a focus on understanding and improving human–environment relations in practical, community‑centered ways. Whether I’m examining the ecological effects of trail compaction, mapping urban biodiversity, or working with pastoralist communities to understand multispecies politics, my goal is to translate research into strategies that support resilient, ethical, and sustainable futures. By integrating ecological insight, spatial analysis, and collaborative approaches, I aim to help create built and natural environments where human communities and the ecosystems they depend on can thrive.
My current research explores the following:
- Human-predator relations and community-based conservation in Northern Kenya
- Urban zoning and ecotype effects on human-bird encounters in Arlington, TX
- Human environmental impacts at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge
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