Ran Goldblatt
Senior GIS Specialist and Analyst, DevTech Inc.
Ran Goldblatt is a Senior GIS Specialist and Analyst at DevTech Inc. He is a geospatial scientist and GIS professional with more than 20 years of experience in remote sensing, spatial analysis, and geospatial data science. His work focuses on applying satellite imagery, machine learning, and large-scale geospatial analytics to support disaster management, humanitarian operations, economic development, and environmental monitoring. He has led and contributed to projects with organizations including the World Bank, FEMA, and international development partners, developing innovative approaches for monitoring urbanization, natural hazards, land-use change, and socio-economic dynamics. Dr. Goldblatt holds a Ph.D. in Geography and the Human Environment from Tel Aviv University and has served as a researcher and lecturer at the University of California, San Diego. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and is recognized for advancing the use of geospatial technologies to support evidence-based decision-making.
Recent work by Ran Goldblatt
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Who owns the mine matters for deforestation
Global evidence from 33,262 mining sites shows that mineral price booms increase deforestation in nearby areas, beyond immediate mine sites. Investor origin shapes the size of these effects: mines owned by investors from higher-income countries gener...
Published 02.07.26