Marija Bockarjova

Marija Bockarjova is an Assistant Professor in Land and Urban Economics at the University of Twente's ITC Faculty. Her work focuses on urban environment issues, integrating economic perspectives into urban development, resilience, and climate adaptation. She leads multidisciplinary projects such as PARATUS, RiskPACC, and WISER, addressing disaster risk reduction and sustainable urban planning.

Her research spans environmental economics, disaster risk management, and urban inequalities. Key projects include flood vulnerability modeling in Malawi, heat mitigation strategies using digital twins, and global reviews of national adaptation plans. She has published extensively on topics like urban nature valuation, socioeconomic impacts of disasters, and policy frameworks for climate resilience.

Marija has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed articles and collaborates globally on systemic risk assessments and urban sustainability. Her work aligns with UN SDGs, particularly addressing climate action and sustainable cities.