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Michael S. Ramsey is a Professor of Volcanology & Planetary Science at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Department of Geology and Planetary Science within the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. He directs the Image Visualization and Infrared Spectroscopy (IVIS) Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility for image analysis, infrared spectroscopy, and GPS technologies. Dr. Ramsey holds a Ph.D. in Geology from Arizona State University (1996) and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University (1990).
His research focuses on volcanic processes, remote sensing of eruptions, planetary geomorphology, and environmental hazards. Key areas include thermal infrared spectroscopy of volcanic materials, lava flow dynamics, and monitoring volcanic activity via satellite instruments like ASTER and THEMIS. He has pioneered techniques for linking remote sensing data to field observations, aiding hazard mitigation and planetary exploration.
Awards & Roles:
- Appointed to NASA’s Earth Science Subcommittee (2006–2009)
- Member of the 2017 National Academy of Sciences Decadal Survey for Earth Science
- National Geographic Explorer (2015)
- Recipient of grants from NASA and NSF for volcano-related research
Dr. Ramsey teaches courses in remote sensing and volcanology, including Natural Disasters (Fall 2024). His work has been featured in NASA reports, news outlets, and scientific journals, emphasizing global volcanic monitoring and planetary surface analysis.
