Michael Schwebel , Ph.D., RLA

Community Resilience and Climate Adaptation SpecialistDr. Schwebel is the community resilience and climate adaptation specialist at the Urban Coast Institute at Monmouth University (MU), and the climate extension agent for the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC), as a joint endeavor between the two institutes. Dr. Schwebel’s research and practice areas focus on climate change policy, community outreach and adaptation, and resilience at the local, regional, and state levels. He also teaches classes at Monmouth University in geography, climate change, and policy in addition to his extension roles. Prior to joining UCI, Dr. Schwebel developed and instructed several environmentally-based courses at Temple University and Rutgers University. He is a registered landscape architect (RLA) and LEED-accredited professional (LEED AP), specializing in green buildings. Dr. Schwebel earned a Ph.D. degree in Geography and Urban Studies from Temple University, an M.S. degree in Environmental Sciences and Policy from The John Hopkins University and a bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture from The Pennsylvania State University.