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Jelena Luyts is a researcher at the Institute of Life-Earth-Environment, focusing on environmental adaptation and climate-driven migration patterns in West Africa. She completed her PhD thesis on temporal trajectories of daily life adaptation to environmental change in rural Senegal in October 2024.
- Master in Migration Studies (joint degree) - University of Pompeu Fabra (2020)
- Master of Sociology specializing in Immigration Studies - University of Liège (2020)
- Bachelor of Geographical Sciences - University of Namur (2018)
Her research integrates household surveys, timeline mapping, and environmental change analysis. Key themes include climate migration dynamics, data collection methodologies, and community adaptation strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Recent publications highlight her innovative approaches to chronological data analysis and interview selection in environmental studies. She presented at major conferences like the Population Association of America (PAA) 2024 Annual Meeting.
- Best Flash Presentation - Jury Award 2023
- Prix CF&S 2022 de la recherche
Active in public engagement, Luyts was featured in media discussions about climate change and migration by Focus (Belgium) in 2023, and participated in interdisciplinary training programs for PhD students.
