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Mike Ripmeester is a Professor in the Department of Geography at Brock University, specializing in Geography Tourism Studies. He holds a PhD from Queen’s University and both an MA and BA from the University of British Columbia. His research interests include Historical Geography, Cultural Geography, and Geographies of Popular Memory, focusing on the dynamics of memory and landscape contestation. Ripmeester engages critically with landscapes that embody social values and historical narratives, exploring the intersection of memory and identity in various cultural contexts. His recent work emphasizes the effects of landscape changes in response to societal challenges, and he has contributed to the discourse on monument toppling and contested memories in places like Banda Aceh, Australia, and New Zealand. Alongside Matthew Rofe, he co-edited a volume addressing these themes, providing a collection of international case studies. He teaches several courses related to human geography and cultural historical geography, furthering the engagement of his students with these important social issues.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.