Charles Joseph Fogelman

Charles Joseph Fogelman is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with multiple centers including the Global Studies Programs and Courses, the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity, the Center for African Studies, and the Center for Global Studies. His research focuses on human-environment geography, particularly land tenure, gender, and authority in Lesotho, as well as the impact of post-colonial development policies in Africa. He teaches courses on international development, global poverty, and markets and society.

His key research interests include Wealth and Poverty, Land Tenure, Gender and Development, International Development, and Climate Change Adaptation. Fogelman’s work emphasizes the intersection of social, political, and environmental factors in shaping land rights and development outcomes, particularly in post-colonial contexts.

His recent publications explore topics such as land tenure and gender in Lesotho, the effects of development agendas on land rights, and the role of mapping in land reform. These works highlight the tensions between development initiatives and local governance structures, as well as the environmental and socio-economic vulnerabilities in post-colonial African landscapes.

While no specific scientific awards or grants are listed, Fogelman’s contributions to understanding land governance and development dynamics have been recognized through his academic publications and media engagements.