Aude Le Gallou

Dr. Aude Le Gallou is an Assistant Professor at the University of Geneva, specializing in critical urban geography and spatial studies. Her academic profile indicates active engagement in research on urban abandonment, tourism, and cultural heritage, with no indications of part-time status or retirement.

Her research explores the intersection of cultural geography and tourism through abandoned urban spaces. Primary interests include:

• Ruin tourism and urban exploration (urbex) as cultural phenomena
• Heritage formation in post-industrial wastelands
• Socio-spatial inequalities in declining urban areas
• Memorial practices in contemporary ruins
• Tourist commodification of abandonment

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021-2024) reveals consistent focus on:

• Comparative studies of Berlin and Detroit as paradigmatic shrinking cities
• Critical examination of 'ruin tourism' practices
• Spatial justice dimensions in abandoned urban margins
• Theoretical frameworks connecting urban exploration with heritage studies

No awards, grants, research labs, or student advising relationships were documented in the available materials.