Michael Steinberg

Michael Steinberg is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Alabama, specializing in environmental geography, conservation biology, and political ecology. His work focuses on Neotropical regions including Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru, examining human-environment interactions and sustainable development.

• PhD, Louisiana State University (1999)
• MA, University of Missouri (1992)
• BA, University of Missouri (1988)

His research interests span mangrove conservation, human-wildlife conflict, cultural ecology of Maya communities, and interdisciplinary environmental studies. Recent publications address mangrove dynamics, coastal pollution, and habitat monitoring using remote sensing.

Key article trends include:

• Coastal/marine ecosystem analysis (mangroves, coral reefs)
• Human-wildlife conflict mitigation
• Political ecology of drug production and conservation
• GIS and remote sensing applications in environmental monitoring
• Maya cultural adaptation and land use
• Historical environmental change assessment