About
Sten Torpan is a Junior Research Fellow in Crisis Sociology at the University of Tartu's Institute of Social Studies and Lecturer at the Estonian Military Academy. His research examines institutional communication practices during disasters, focusing on misinformation management.
Education:
- BA in Theology: 'The Role of Mythological Thinking in Authoritarian Ideology'
- MA in Social Sciences: 'Stakeholders’ Views on Oil-Shale Industry Sustainability'
- PhD candidate: 'Communicative Practices in Disaster Management'
Research addresses vulnerability assessment, crisis communication, and social media strategies across European disaster systems. Publications analyze disinformation during COVID-19, vulnerability frameworks, and cross-national emergency management.
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