Fraser Sugden

Dr. Fraser Sugden serves as a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, with a focus on agrarian political economy and environmental change. His research spans South Asia, East Asia, and Scotland, emphasizing interdisciplinary action research and grassroots partnerships.

• PhD in Geography (University of Edinburgh)
• MSc in Human Geography (University of Edinburgh)
• MA in Geography (University of Edinburgh)

Specializing in agrarian transitions and rural political economy, Dr. Sugden examines class, gender, and generational dynamics under environmental and economic stress. His work addresses land reform, climate resilience, and migration impacts on agriculture. Recent publications explore collective farming models, migration governance, and agrarian history across Asia and Europe.

Current projects include a €3M Horizon 2020 initiative on migration governance in seven countries and collaborative land reform research in Scotland. He has held positions at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and University of Stirling, maintaining a Visiting Scientist role at IWMI.

His teaching covers Development Geography, Water Resources Management, and Agrarian Change. Grants include funding from 3ie, the European Commission, and ACIAR for research in the Eastern Gangetic Plains and Nepal's Tarai-Madhesh region.