Filip Maric

Filip Maric is an Associate Professor in Physiotherapy at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, where he integrates planetary health and environmental sustainability into healthcare education. His work bridges critical theory, environmental humanities, and physiotherapy practice through international collaborations.

• Founder and Chairman of the Environmental Physiotherapy Association (EPA)
• Project Manager for the EPT Agenda 2027, engaging over 100 universities globally
• Co-founder of the UiT Environmental Humanities Research Group
• Member of UiT's Sustainability Team, driving institutional climate action
• Develops sustainability education courses at UiT RESULT and UiO LINK centers

His research focuses on environmental physiotherapy, sustainable healthcare, and transformative education models. Articles highlight collaborations with global institutions on topics like ocean literacy, climate-responsive rehabilitation, and decolonial approaches to health education. Key projects include the Posthuman Walking Project and Healthpunk speculative fiction initiative.

Notable scientific contributions include the Physiopedia Innovation Award 2021/22. He supervises students across multiple continents, including PhD projects in South Africa and Canada, and advises on urban design, musculoskeletal health, and low-carbon research methods.