Tom Mels

Tom Mels is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Geography at Uppsala University (Campus Gotland), where he coordinates the undergraduate planning program. Previously, he held positions at Lund University, Malmö University, Kalmar University, and Gotland University, with a postdoctoral fellowship at University College Dublin (2001-2002). He earned his PhD in Human Geography from Lund University in 1999.

Research Focus

Mels' work explores power, justice, and the politics of nature/landscape through historical, materialist, and humanist lenses. Key themes include:

• Capitalist modernity and nature conservation in Sweden
• Land reclamation processes on Gotland
• Wind power landscapes
• Environmental justice and planning theory

Publications & Scholarly Impact

His articles (2002-2024) focus on historical geography, landscape justice, and socio-political dimensions of conservation. Recurring themes include Swedish national parks, primitive accumulation, and critiques of landscape representation. Mels serves as Associate Editor for Landscape Research and editorial board member for Cultural Geographies.