About

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) and human-javelina relations in TX with a forthcoming book with UT Press titled Living with Javelinas: Multispecies Conviviality in Texas (2026).

I explore the intersections of environmental anthropology and applied ecology to foster more ethical relationships with the natural world. My work goes beyond theory to address real-world conservation dilemmas, whether that’s analyzing the impact of trail compaction on local ecologies or modeling multispecies politics in pastoralist societies. By integrating biophilic design and community-based strategies, I aim to create built and natural environments where both human communities and wildlife 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