Benjamin Buchan

Benjamin Buchan is a PhD candidate and Diploma Assistant in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Fribourg. His academic background includes a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and International Relations from the University of Sussex (UK) and a Master’s in Visual Anthropology from the University of Manchester (UK).

• Research Focus: Human-environment interactions, glacial ecosystems, visual methodologies, and the role of imagery in shaping narratives about natural landscapes. Specific interests include the entanglements of mountain ranges (e.g., Monte Rosa in the Western Alps) with human societies and epistemologies.
• Methodologies: Uses visual anthropology techniques as both a research tool and outcome, analyzing how images influence perceptions of glacier ecosystems.

Professional Roles: Works as a third-party funded research assistant, contributing to interdisciplinary projects within the Department of Geosciences. Maintains an active academic profile via his website benjaminbuchan.com.