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Deirdre O'ConnorView profile

Associate Professor

• Agricultural Policy
• Rural Development
• Food Policy
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Deirdre O'Connor is an Associate Professor in Resource Economics at University College Dublin (UCD) and currently serves as Vice-Principal for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at the College of Health and Agricultural Sciences. She holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin and has held academic roles at UCD since 1993, including Assistant Professor (1996–2000) and Assistant Lecturer (1993–1996). Her research focuses on agricultural policy, food poverty, and social farming, with notable contributions to EU policy analysis and rural development. She has received awards such as the UCD Values in Action Award (2020) and has been a Visiting Professor at institutions like Senshu University (Japan) and the University of Pisa (Italy). Professional activities include leadership roles in the EU Cost Action 866 and the Healthy Food for All Initiative. Education: PhD (Trinity College Dublin), BA (Trinity College Dublin), Professional Diplomas in Teaching/Learning and Neurodiversity (UCD). Research emphasizes socio-economic dimensions of agriculture and food systems, with recent work addressing gender equity in micro-businesses and mental wellbeing among young farmers. Active in international collaborations, including projects funded by the European Commission and OECD.

Kazmir Lyubomyr PavlovychView profile

Researcher

• Regional Economics
• Spatial Development
• Land Management and Cadastre
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Kazmir Lyubomyr Pavlovych is a Researcher at the Department of Problems of the Real Sector of the Regional Economy, State Institution 'Institute of Regional Studies named after M. I. Dolishnyi, NAS of Ukraine'. He holds a Candidate of Economic Sciences degree, a qualification equivalent to a Ph.D., awarded in 2015 for his dissertation on the organizational and economic principles of ecologically balanced agricultural land use. His career has been dedicated to regional economic research, with a primary focus on the socio-economic development of rural areas, land management, and metropolitanization processes. His research interests are extensive and interdisciplinary, centering on the socio-economic aspects of spatial development in rural areas, the analysis of state spatial policy during Ukraine's market transition, the theoretical and methodological foundations of land management, and the organizational and economic support for environmentally balanced agricultural land use. A significant part of his recent work investigates metropolitanization processes and the formation of metropolitan subregions in Ukraine. The analysis of his 15 most recent articles reveals a strong, consistent focus on regional and spatial economics. His research trends include the modernization of rural development management systems, the strategic planning of agricultural land use under institutional change, the conceptualization of innovative development for rural areas, and the study of metropolization. His work frequently employs socio-economic approaches, institutional analysis, and methodological modeling, with a clear emphasis on policy implications for sustainable regional development in Ukraine. No scientific awards or prizes are mentioned in the provided text. Kazmir has authored or co-authored over 150 scientific and methodological works. His advising activities and grants are not detailed in the provided information. He has collaborated with other prominent researchers, such as his scientific supervisor, Professor Mykhailo Grigorovich Stupen, and other colleagues at the Institute of Regional Studies and Lviv State Agrarian University. His work is published in key Ukrainian academic journals like 'Regional Economy' and 'Socio-economic problems of the modern period of Ukraine'. The Institute of Regional Studies, where he is based, functions as a central hub for research on Ukraine's regional development, land policy, and spatial planning.

• Renewable Energy
• Environmental Science
• Biodiversity Conservation
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Prof. Monzambe Mapunzu is a Professor at the Faculty of Technical Sciences , University of Kinshasa Ngaliema , and serves as Permanent Secretary of the National Academy of Development Sciences (ANSD) . He is also a Research Officer at the African Institute for Prospective Studies (INADEP) and a member of the Co-Conference on the Ecosystems of Dense and Humid Forests of Central Africa (CEFDHAC) . Research Interests : His work focuses on renewable energy (particularly biomethanization ), environmental science , and biodiversity conservation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He advocates for decentralized rural electrification using biogas technology to address energy poverty, climate change, and public health challenges. Publications : His key contributions include analyses of biogas production in the DRC, strategic biodiversity plans , and institutional frameworks for development sciences. His research emphasizes multifunctional solutions to energy and ecological crises.

• Contemporary Agrotechnical Evolution
• Sustainable Development
• Digital Technology in Agriculture
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Loïc Sauvée is a Researcher affiliated with UniLaSalle, contributing to interdisciplinary research on agrotechnology, sustainability, and digital innovation in agriculture. He is a Section Editor for 'Contemporary Agrotechnical Evolution' and collaborates with the INTERACT team (UniLaSalle) and COSTECH at UTC. His work focuses on agroecological transitions, digital agriculture, and ecosystem service valuation. Recent projects include studies on French agriculture's digital and environmental transitions, urban agriculture sustainability, and participatory approaches in ecosystem management. Research Interests: His primary areas include agrotechnical evolution, sustainable agricultural practices, digital technologies in farming, and socio-ecological impacts of transitions. He emphasizes participatory methods and policy implications of agroecological systems. Collaborations: Works with institutions like Groupama (via a co-founded Chair in Risk Management) and contributes to projects analyzing technical transformations in agriculture. His research bridges technical innovation with environmental and social sustainability.

• Environmental Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering
• Bioeconomy
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Vilma Naujokienė serves as a Senior Researcher at Vytautas Magnus University's Bioeconomy Research Institute and Department of Agricultural Engineering and Safety within the Agricultural Academy. Holding a Doctor of Sciences degree since 2018, she maintains active research engagement across multiple institutional units including the Faculty of Engineering and Department of Mechanical, Energy and Biotechnology Engineering. Her research spans Environmental Engineering , Agricultural Engineering , and Bioeconomy with particular focus on energy cost reduction, multicriteria bioimpact analysis, and sustainable resource management. Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with critical agricultural and environmental challenges through conference participation and collaborative research. Analysis of her seven most recent publications reveals strong thematic concentration on climate change adaptation , soil carbon sequestration , biodiversity conservation , and sustainable agricultural practices . Her research trajectory shows increasing emphasis on digital technologies in precision agriculture and chemical-free farming systems. Vilma Naujokienė actively participates in major international conferences including the AgroEco series and Human and Nature Safety events, contributing to knowledge exchange across 7 countries with institutions from Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Turkey, Poland, and South Africa. Her work connects academic research with practical agricultural applications through strong industry partnerships. Based at Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas, Lithuania, she operates within the Bioeconomy Research Institute's collaborative framework, contributing to Lithuania's agricultural research infrastructure and the university's centennial research legacy established since 1924.

Tural AliyevView profile

Researcher

• Urban Planning
• Environmental Governance
• Urban Retrofitting
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Dr. Tural Aliyev is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag), part of the ETH domain, and an associated researcher at the Governance of the Environment and Territorial Development (GEDT) group at the University of Geneva. His work bridges environmental science and urban planning, with a focus on the Policy Analysis and Environmental Governance (PEGO) group at Eawag, which connects Eawag with the University of Bern. Dr. Aliyev actively contributes to the GreenCityNet project, which aims to establish social-ecological networks that enhance biodiversity within urban green areas. Dr. Aliyev's research focuses on urban retrofitting, cities in transition, environmental strategy, and sustainable infrastructures, with particular emphasis on post-socialist cities in the Caspian Sea region. His work explores how cultural backgrounds influence preferences in urban green spaces, the relationship between urban parks and mental/physical well-being, and the implementation of nature-based solutions in cities. His research spans Europe, Switzerland, and the Caucasus region, with special attention to Baku, Azerbaijan and other post-Soviet urban contexts. His scholarly contributions include numerous publications analyzing urban transformation in Baku and Tehran, waterfront urban areas, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable retrofitting of industrial territories. His research demonstrates a consistent focus on integrating environmental considerations into urban planning, particularly in transitional contexts where cities face complex challenges related to sustainability and resilience. Top 4 thesis selection by Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) and Fondation 2100 Recipient of Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships Dr. Aliyev is actively involved in academic and professional communities, serving as a board member of the Eawag Postdoctoral Scientists Association (EPSA). His teaching activities at the University of Geneva include courses on Global Cities, Urban Futures, Cities in Transition, and Global Environment, Energy and Risk, contributing to the Master in Innovation, Human Development and Sustainability program. His work with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) demonstrates his commitment to applying research to real-world urban challenges, particularly through the Center of Excellence for Smart Sustainable Cities and Sustainable Urban Development.

Claudine GayView profile

Lecturer

• Innovation Management
• Cultural and Creative Industries
• Public Policy Analysis
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Claudine Gay is a Lecturer in Economics at Lumière Lyon-2 University and Director of IUT Lumière Lyon 2. Her research focuses on innovation management, cultural and creative industries, public policy analysis, and digital transformation. She has contributed to publications exploring collaborative innovation spaces, agritourism’s role in rural economies, and the characterization of public innovation platforms. Her work bridges strategic management, organizational dynamics, and policy design. She served as a thesis jury member for Amira Rezgui’s study on virtual communities’ knowledge production. Gay’s research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, including studies on entrepreneurial dynamics in cultural sectors and the regulation of open-access models. She actively participates in academic networks like the Triangle Laboratory (UMR 5206) and contributes to conferences on innovation and public policy.

• Technology Assessment
• Bioeconomy
• Waste Management
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Hyunjin Park is a researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) in Potsdam, Germany, with additional affiliations at the Department of Agricultural Economics and the Integrative Research Institute on Transformations of Human-Environment Systems (IRI THESys) at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Her work focuses on technology assessment, substance cycles, and bioeconomy with particular expertise in multifunctional biomaterials and integrated waste management. Dr. Park's research interests center on sustainable agricultural systems and bioeconomy transitions. She investigates the implementation challenges of innovative technologies in agricultural settings, including exoskeletons for worker safety and biochar production from agricultural waste. Her work on the GO-GRASS project explores grass-based circular business models for rural agri-food value chains, examining how grassland and green waste can be transformed into valuable resources. Her research combines technical assessment with policy analysis to develop practical solutions for sustainable agriculture. Analysis of Dr. Park's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of technology, policy, and sustainability in agricultural contexts. Her work spans energy policy (biogas), workplace safety (exoskeletons), waste valorization (biochar), and inclusive bioeconomy development. A common thread across her research is examining implementation challenges and identifying practical pathways for sustainable transitions in agricultural systems, with particular attention to the human and institutional dimensions of technological adoption. Dr. Park collaborates extensively with researchers across Europe and beyond, as evidenced by her multi-national research projects. Her work on exoskeleton implementation involved partners from France, Switzerland, and Canada, while her bioeconomy research engages with European policy frameworks. This international collaboration reflects the transnational nature of agricultural challenges and the need for cross-border solutions in sustainability transitions.

• Landscape Transformations
• Urban Agriculture
• Film Research Methodology
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Olivier Bories is a Lecturer at the National Higher School of Agricultural Education (ENSFEA) in Toulouse, France, where he teaches spatial planning with a focus on landscape, forest, and natural spaces. He is affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Solidarity, Societies, Territories (LISST), specifically within the Rural Dynamics research team. Bories also serves as an Associate researcher at LAREP (Research Laboratory of the Versailles School of Landscape) and as Vice President of the Réseau-Agriville association. Bories' research centers on landscape transformations across different territorial contexts, including urban areas through urban agriculture, peri-urban zones through housing development, and rural landscapes through agroforestry practices. His work examines the strategies of various actors involved in sustainable territory projects, with particular attention to social representations and the use of visual methods. As an innovative methodologist, Bories has pioneered the use of film research ("film-recherche") as both a data collection tool and a means of knowledge dissemination. Analysis of Bories' publication record reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of geography, visual methods, and sustainable territorial development. His work increasingly incorporates sensory dimensions of landscape experience while maintaining his core interest in how landscapes transform through human intervention. The integration of film methodology throughout his research demonstrates a distinctive approach to geographical inquiry that emphasizes visual and embodied knowledge. Bories actively collaborates with researchers across disciplines, particularly in geography, urban studies, and film studies. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in landscape planning and sustainable territory development, with particular relevance to the Toulouse metropolitan area where he has documented numerous urban agriculture initiatives.

• Rural Geography
• Human Geography
• Pastoralism
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Corinne Eychenne is a Lecturer at Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès (UT2J), affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Solidarity, Societies, Territories (LISST) within the Daniel-Faucher Institute's Department of Geography, Planning, Environment. Her academic work focuses on rural and human geography with particular expertise in pastoralism and mountain agriculture in France. Dr. Eychenne's research examines pastoral systems through a social geography lens, investigating collective action frameworks, property relations, and the role of 'saltus' as a resource for settlement. Her work consistently addresses the relationship between agricultural practices and environmental management, particularly in mountainous regions. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in the Vicdessos region of the Pyrenees, analyzing agricultural installation dynamics, collective management of pastoral spaces, and the impacts of the Common Agricultural Policy on mountain farming communities. Her scholarly output reveals a strong focus on the intersection of agricultural policy, territorial development, and rural social organization. Recent research explores concepts like 'buen vivir' in agricultural contexts and examines whether eco-pastoralism represents a distinct practice or simply a continuation of traditional approaches. She has also investigated urban animal presence and evolving definitions of rural spaces in contemporary France. Dr. Eychenne's expertise has been recognized through invitations to testify before governmental bodies, including her 2018 appearance before the French Senate's working group on pastoralism. Her research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with scholars from rural dynamics, agricultural innovation, and social space reconfiguration fields. She actively participates in research programs such as INSTAGRI, which examines agricultural installation in mountainous regions, and contributes to long-term observatory projects like OHM Pyrénées Haut Vicdessos. Her methodological approach combines qualitative fieldwork with policy analysis, often employing concepts from institutional analysis and common-pool resource theory developed by scholars like Elinor Ostrom.

Concetta NazzaroView profile

Associate Professor

• Rural Economy
• Agricultural Economics
• Social Farming
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Concetta Nazzaro is an Associate Professor at the Department of Law, Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods (DEMM) of Università del Sannio, Italy. Her research focuses on rural economy, social farming, food consumption behavior, and sustainability in agri-food systems. Field of Expertise: Rural Economy and Estimation (AGR/01) Key Research Themes: Social farming, consumer behavior, obesity-related social costs, multifunctional agriculture, sustainable food supply chains Recent work examines the intersection of healthiness and sustainability in consumer preferences for functional foods, with a 2024 publication on snack bars. She investigates social farming's market challenges through systematic reviews and empirical studies. Methodological Focus: Employs statistical models like logistic regression, choice experiments, and partial least squares regression. Collaborates with researchers including Giuseppe Marotta, Marcello Stanco, and Anna Uliano.

Viera PaganováView profile

Professor

• Plant Ecology
• Vegetation Ecology
• Biodiversity
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Prof. Viera Paganová is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Planting Design and Maintenance at the Institute of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra. With over 25 years of academic experience, she has established herself as a leading expert in urban forestry, landscape ecology, and plant physiology, focusing particularly on tree species adaptation to urban stressors. Her educational background includes: Phytology studies at Technical University of Zvolen (1991-1995) Forestry studies at Technical University of Zvolen (1986-1991) Prof. Paganová's research centers on plant adaptation to urban environments, with special emphasis on drought and salinity tolerance in tree species. Her work bridges theoretical ecology with practical landscape architecture applications, developing methodologies for selecting and managing tree species in challenging urban conditions. She has pioneered research on unconventional tree species for urban planting, particularly focusing on Pyrus pyraster and Sorbus domestica. Her extensive publication record shows a clear trend toward addressing climate change impacts on urban green infrastructure. Recent works emphasize digital technologies in landscape restoration, physiological responses to environmental stressors, and integrating ecological principles into recreational and educational spaces. Her research demonstrates how physiological understanding can inform practical urban forestry solutions. Prof. Paganová has contributed significantly to professional standards in arboriculture: Arboricultural standard series (1-7) covering tree planting, pruning, and urban tree management Manual for the management of invasive tree species in protected areas Methodologies for introducing climate-resilient tree species As Head of Department, she oversees educational programs in landscape architecture while leading the Urban Environment and Landscape Modeling Laboratory. Her work integrates teaching, research, and practical application, with current projects focusing on proactive urban tree management education and the FIELDLAB initiative promoting biodiversity in urban settlements. Her laboratory team conducts cutting-edge research on tree physiology under stress conditions, developing practical guidelines for urban forestry professionals across Slovakia and contributing to European initiatives on climate-resilient urban green infrastructure.

• Agricultural Economics
• Rural Development
• EU Agricultural Policy
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Dimiter Nikolov serves as Professor in the Department of Administration and Management at New Bulgarian University's School of Business, teaching courses including Corporate Sustainability (SHEB511) and Operations Management (SHEB602). His academic career spans over three decades with significant institutional leadership roles including Director of the Institute of Agricultural Economics in Sofia (2013-2019) and Senior Researcher at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (2005-2006). His educational background includes: PhD from the Agricultural Academy, Sofia (1991) Master's in Agricultural Economics from the University of National and World Economy, Sofia (1983) Nikolov's research focuses on the intersection of agricultural policy and practical farm management, with particular expertise in EU agricultural fund utilization, rural development strategies, and digital transformation in farming. His work bridges theoretical economic frameworks with Bulgaria's agricultural realities, examining topics like public goods provision in agriculture, risk behavior analysis, and innovative business models for small farms. Recent publications demonstrate increasing emphasis on digital farm management solutions and stakeholder engagement in agricultural digitization. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2016-2020) reveals consistent thematic focus on agricultural policy implementation, with growing attention to digital transformation. The research combines quantitative methods (multicriteria analysis, statistical modeling) with policy evaluation, primarily centered on Bulgarian agriculture's adaptation to EU frameworks. Key recurring themes include public goods assessment, young farmer challenges, and risk management strategies. Nikolov maintains active institutional roles beyond NBU, having directed the Institute of Agricultural Economics and participated in numerous EU-funded research initiatives. His work demonstrates strong policy relevance with practical applications for Bulgarian farmers navigating EU integration requirements, particularly regarding investment support mechanisms and digital agriculture adoption.

Jørgen PrimdahlView profile

Professor

• Landscape Planning
• Rural Landscape Management
• Policy Interventions
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Jørgen Primdahl serves as Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in countryside planning. His academic work centers on rural landscape functions, management practices, and policy interventions aimed at protecting and enhancing landscape services and values across European contexts. Professor Primdahl's research program investigates landscape governance mechanisms and regional planning strategies through interdisciplinary frameworks. Current projects include DIAPLAN (www.diaplan.dk) and Fremtidens Landskaber (www.fremtidenslandskaber.dk), focusing on collaborative landscape strategy development and democratic participation in rural landscape management. His methodological approach integrates spatial analysis with stakeholder engagement to address multifunctional landscape challenges. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong thematic convergence in European rural landscape transitions, policy integration, and cultural ecosystem services. His work consistently bridges academic theory with practical planning applications, emphasizing participatory governance models and cross-scale landscape management solutions across Denmark and international contexts. Academic engagement includes 15 recorded activities since 2005, featuring lectures on agricultural landscape globalization, municipal park management, and rural-urban fringe planning. His international collaborations span European research networks with documented partnerships in 10+ countries, reflecting substantial transnational impact in landscape planning discourse. Operational frameworks include leadership in action research programs examining landscape corridor planning and welfare society landscape evolution. Current initiatives explore digital tools for participatory mapping and policy coherence in multifunctional agricultural landscapes, demonstrating forward-looking research directions.

Neil ArgentView profile

Professor

• Rural Geography
• Population Geography
• Migration Studies
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Professor Neil Argent is a prominent academic at the University of New England (UNE), affiliated with the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education. His roles include teaching courses such as GEPL112 (Australia’s global context) and GEPL322 (Population Geography). He holds a BA(Hons) and PhD from Adelaide University. His research focuses on rural community resilience, migration dynamics, and the interplay of social theory with spatial contexts. Key themes include rural youth migration, amenity-led migration, and the socio-economic impacts of resource booms. He has secured significant grants, including multiple Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Projects, totaling over $600,000 since 2004. Recent students supervised include Stuart Robertson (PhD, mining-dependent regions), Paul McFarland (PhD, peri-urban planning), Darrell Fisher (MA, dairy heritage tourism), and Amanda Davies (PhD, rural leadership). Publications span journals like Progress in Human Geography, Journal of Rural Studies, and Applied Geography, addressing topics such as rural demographic change, multifunctional landscapes, and policy interventions. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies to address challenges in rural sustainability.