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Jessica Girardi is an Acting Researcher and Doctoral Student at the Faculty of Social Sciences, focusing on interdisciplinary research spanning social sciences, environmental science, and sustainable development. Her work addresses social innovation through movements like WWOOF, aiming to connect rural volunteering with urban-rural integration and social inclusion.
- Current PhD project: "The WWOOF movement as social innovation..." (2024–2028)
In agricultural science, Girardi investigates plant protection strategies, notably publishing a 2023 peer-reviewed article on the repellent activity of caraway essential oil against green peach aphids. Her research intersects ecological practices with social dynamics, contributing to sustainable development goals related to poverty reduction, environmental stewardship, and societal prosperity. Collaborations include researchers like R. F. Isaacs and M. Grīviņš, with expertise in rural development and chemical ecology.
