Stephanie Hobbis

S.K. (Stephanie) Hobbis, PhD, is a Senior Research Fellow at Campus Fryslân, University of Groningen, and concurrently holds an Assistant Professor position in Sociology of Development and Change at Wageningen University. Her work bridges anthropology, sociology, and digital studies, focusing on knowledge infrastructures, socio-environmental dynamics, and cultural economies. She investigates topics such as digital platforms, traditional economies in Melanesia, and sustainable futures.

Her research explores how digital technologies reshape cultural practices and ecological relationships, with a focus on marginalized communities. Recent work includes studies on 'Bush Internet' in the Pacific, dolphin-hunting platformization, and urban sustainability frameworks.

Publications span peer-reviewed journals like Geoforum and Journal of Cultural Economy, as well as edited volumes. She contributes to interdisciplinary projects on global knowledge systems and environmental governance.