Juliane Dame

Dr. Juliane Dame is a Professor and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Geography, University of Bonn, with an affiliation at Heidelberg University's South Asia Institute. She holds a PhD in Geography from Heidelberg University (2012), awarded the Wilhelm-Lauer Prize (2013) for her thesis on food security in high mountain regions. Her research focuses on society-environment interactions, emphasizing food security, water governance, and climate change adaptation in South Asia, Chile, and Germany.

• Education: PhD in Geography (2012), Heidelberg University; Diploma in Geography (2005), University of Bonn.
• Positions: Junior Research Group Leader (2013–2021), Substitute Professor at Heidelberg University (2019–2020), and Lecturer in Public Health and Risk Governance.

Her research explores socio-hydrological systems, artificial glaciers, and climate adaptation in arid regions. Notable projects include evaluations of 'Bonn4Future' and studies on ice stupas in the Andes. Awards include the Dr. Hohmann Award (2022) for innovative climate adaptation research.

• Teaching: Courses on sustainable urban food systems, mixed methods in geography, and environmental governance.
• Grants/Projects: Led interdisciplinary research on environment and health, and contributed to projects like 'Open Bookcases in Bonn.'

Dr. Dame's work bridges environmental science, social sciences, and policy, addressing global challenges through field-based and interdisciplinary approaches.