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Caroline Brand is a Researcher in Geography at the University of Grenoble-Alpes, affiliated with the Rural Studies Laboratory. Her work focuses on food systems, food governance, urban planning, and public policy, with specific emphasis on agroecological transitions and territorial reciprocity. She coordinates the Food and Cities module and contributes to multiple interdisciplinary research projects.
Academic Background:
- PhD in Geography (2015), Université de Grenoble-Alpes
- Master 2 in Territorial Systems and Sustainable Development (2008), Institut de Géographie Alpine
Her research explores the intersection of food transitions, territorial governance, and sustainable urban planning. Recent publications analyze food system transformation in European mountain regions, urban food policy frameworks, and land use sustainability. She actively participates in scientific committees for food policy research and thesis supervision.
Scientific Contributions:
- 2024: Conference paper on food network synergies
- 2023: Special journal issue on European mountain food systems
- 2021: Comparative study of Grenoble and Caen food transects
- 2019: Co-authored book on urban food policy frameworks
- 2017: Research on urban land use and food systems
Awards:
- PhD thesis nominated for CNU-Comité National Français de Géographie award
- Received highest academic distinction (Mention Très Honorable avec Félicitations) for her doctoral dissertation
As a teacher-researcher, she leads modules on food system governance, social science research methods, and urban food challenges. Her practical work includes coordinating international research projects like RECIBIODAL and contributing to Lyon's sustainable food policy development.
