Ricardo Gonzalez

Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez is a Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Academic Advisor in the Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies at Florida International University's Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs. His geographic expertise encompasses coastal/marine systems, political ecology frameworks, and cultural geography with regional focus on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe.

As academic advisor, Gonzalez guides undergraduate students through curriculum planning and professional development. Teaching responsibilities cover geographical methodologies, regional studies, and specialized topics in marine geography and political ecology. His instructional approach integrates field-based learning with critical analysis of human-environment interactions.

Research interests examine socio-ecological relationships in coastal regions, particularly how political and cultural factors shape marine resource management and coastal community resilience. Geographical expertise includes comparative analysis of Caribbean and Latin American coastal governance frameworks.