Erika Faigen

Erika Faigen is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Vienna’s Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy, affiliated with the Department of Geography and Regional Research under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (GloRI project). Her work bridges international political economy, global value chains, and mineral-based material systems, focusing on rare earth elements and lithium-ion batteries in energy transitions.

• PhD in Geography, University of Copenhagen (2012–2015)
• MSc in Environmental Management and Policy, Lund University (2010–2012)
• Mag. (FH) in Export-oriented Management, IMC Fachhochschule Krems (2003–2007)

Her research examines the geopolitical economy of energy transformation, critical mineral supply chains, and resource governance through frameworks like global value chains and resource-making. Articles highlight Lithium and rare earths in UK battery production, post-Brexit strategies, and EU mineral security.

Scientific Awards:

• JOEG Best Referee Award (2023)
• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowship (2021)