José Ramón Martínez Batlle

José Ramón Martínez Batlle is an engineer and geographer, currently a professor and researcher at the School of Geographical Sciences at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD). With a doctorate in Environmental Changes and Natural Risks, he emphasizes the underappreciation and underutilization of geography in the Dominican Republic, particularly in areas such as coastal geomorphology and territorial planning. Martínez Batlle advocates for the integration of geospatial technology in governance and disaster risk management, highlighting the need for professionals in geography to actively contribute to sustainable development and environmental conservation in the country.