Elen Trell-Zuidema

Elen Trell-Zuidema is affiliated with the Faculty of Spatial Sciences and the Urban and Regional Studies Institute at the University of Groningen. Her research focuses on spatial planning, transdisciplinary approaches, and sustainable development. Notable projects include studies on the Wadden Sea, youth perspectives in Eemsdelta, and participatory methods in alcohol-related research.

Her work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in addressing environmental and social challenges. She has organized interdisciplinary events such as '(Re)politicizing Housing' and 'Rediscovering Urban Politics'.

Key awards include the Incentive Fund for Interdisciplinary Projects (2023). Her publications span topics like disaster framing in Vietnam, collaborative landscape engagement, and geographies of alcohol consumption.

• Supervised 4 academic works (specific details not disclosed).
• Active in media contributions, including expert commentary on urban spaces.
• Engaged in teaching and fieldwork activities at the Eemsdelta Campus.