Maria Torres Bagur

Maria Torres Bagur is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Girona, where she is also affiliated with the Institute of Environment and the Research Group on Socio-Environmental Change (SAMBI). Her academic work bridges teaching, research, and applied socio-environmental consultancy.

Education:

• Licentiate in Geography, University of Girona (2008–2013)
• Master in Territorial and Population Studies (specialization in Territorial Planning and Local Development), Autonomous University of Barcelona (2013–2014)
• PhD in Environmental Sciences, University of Girona (2020)

Her research centers on human geography, with a strong focus on socio-environmental change, territorial planning, and local development. She investigates how communities interact with their environments and how spatial policies can foster sustainable and equitable development.

Maria Torres Bagur integrates her academic role with professional practice, working as an independent consultant in socio-environmental and territorial matters. This dual engagement enhances the applicability of her research and enriches her teaching with real-world insights.

She is actively involved in research through the SAMBI group, contributing to projects and publications on environmental and territorial dynamics, although specific articles and awards are not detailed in the current profile.