S. Ryan Isakson

S. Ryan Isakson is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), with cross-appointments as Associate Chair in the Department of Global Development Studies since 2021. His work bridges political economy, agrarian studies, and environmental geography.

• PhD, University of Massachusetts Amherst
• BA, University of Utah

Isakson's research focuses on:

• Political economy of food systems and agrarian development
• Financialization of agriculture and climate risk management
• Land/water control dynamics in Latin America
• Agroecology and peasant livelihoods in Guatemala

His publications highlight the interplay between market forces, climate vulnerability, and smallholder agricultural practices. Key themes include financial inclusion, commercialization impacts, and biodiversity conservation.

Current affiliations: University of Toronto Scarborough, Department of Global Development Studies.