Mike Sips is a researcher in Visual Analytics and Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI). His research advances the foundations of Human-Centered EO Intelligence, investigating how interactive visualization, explainable AI, and machine learning can be combined to support scientific reasoning about complex environmental systems. He develops formal models, interactive analytical methods, and visual interfaces that enable scientists to explore data, understand AI models, and make evidence-based decisions. His long-term goal is to establish AI as a transparent scientific partner that augments—not replaces—human expertise in EO research.