George Raber

Dr. George Raber is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Southern Mississippi. His expertise spans Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, spatial modeling, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). He holds a PhD from the University of South Carolina (2003), an MS from the same institution (2001), and a BS from Brigham Young University (1999). His research focuses on applying geospatial techniques to environmental challenges, particularly in coastal regions, with technical strengths in web mapping, spatial programming, and UAV-based remote sensing.

Key research areas include coastal hazard exposure analysis, coral reef restoration, and the integration of machine learning with remote sensing data. His work emphasizes practical applications such as marine habitat mapping, risk assessment for coastal communities, and low-cost monitoring technologies like small unmanned surface vehicles (sUSVs).

Dr. Raber's publications reflect a trend toward interdisciplinary solutions, combining geospatial technologies with environmental conservation and urban studies. Notable contributions include studies on UAV-LiDAR accuracy in marsh ecosystems and the socioeconomic impacts of environmental policies.

He teaches courses ranging from foundational GIS and cartography to advanced topics like spatial programming and environmental remote sensing. His office is located in Walker Science Building 226.