Michael Ribant

Michael Ribant, PhD, is an Instructor at Loyola University Chicago's School of Environmental Sustainability. He specializes in teaching Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and climate change. His research focuses on urban geography, spatial analysis, and geovisualization. Ribant holds a PhD in Geographic and Atmospheric Sciences from Northern Illinois University, alongside degrees in Business Administration and Geography.

Education:

• PhD, Geographic and Atmospheric Sciences, Northern Illinois University
• MA in Geography, California State University, Fullerton
• BS in Business Administration and Finance, University of Arizona

Professional Background: Prior to academia, Ribant owned a retail coffee chain in San Diego. He has taught at Loyola and Northwestern University, presenting at conferences like ESRI UC. His edited books, The U.S. Bass Atlas and The U.S. Trout Atlas, highlight his expertise in spatial data compilation and environmental geography.

Research Trends: His work bridges urban sustainability, climate change impacts, and geospatial technologies. Recent courses include ENVS 380/UNIV 410 (GIS) and ENVS 224 (Climate Change).

Awards/Grants: Not explicitly listed in text; see CV for details.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned, but collaborates broadly on GIS applications in urban and environmental studies.