Gilles Rudaz

Gilles Rudaz is a Lecturer at the Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality (HES-SO Valais) and a scientific collaborator at the University of Geneva since 2010. His academic background includes a doctorate from the University of Geneva (2005) and postdoctoral work at UC Berkeley (2006–2007) and MIT (2007–2010).

His research focuses on Mountain Studies, Environmental Politics, and Global Governance, particularly in the context of sustainable mountain development. He has explored

• political histories of mountains
• territorial redefinitions
• gender roles in sustainability
• city-mountain relations

through projects like ERMI and Mountlennium.

His publications span key themes in Global Environmental Politics and Landscape Studies, with a focus on institutional frameworks and gender dynamics in mountain regions. While no explicit scientific awards are listed, his work has been influential in debates around mountain governance and sustainable development.