Ivana Bevilacqua

Dr. Ivana Bevilacqua is a Lecturer and Class Teacher in the Department of Geography and Environment at the London School of Economics (LSE). Her work critically examines colonialism, infrastructure violence, and capitalist systems through the lens of political geography and urban studies. She actively collaborates with Indigenous knowledge keepers, artists, and social movements to advance social justice.

Education:

• PhD in Human Geography, King's College London
• MSc in Middle East Politics, SOAS
• Master's in Representation and Public Opinion, University Carlo Bo of Urbino

Research Interests: Ivana's research integrates critical race theory with analyses of colonialism and urban infrastructure. She explores how infrastructural systems perpetuate violence while also investigating subversive uses of property and space for liberation. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges academia with community-driven activism.

Awards & Recognition:

• LSE Teaching Excellence Award for 'Inspiring Teaching'
• Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Collaborations & Advocacy: Works with Indigenous groups, labor movements, and artists to translate academic insights into actionable social justice initiatives. Her pedagogical methods emphasize decolonial praxis and participatory learning.