Joris Gort

Joris Gort is a researcher specializing in political ecology, debt crises, and African development. His work intersects urban studies, geopolitics, and economic geography, with a focus on Zambia's financial dynamics and the spatial dimensions of populism. He completed his PhD in 2024 under the supervision of Prof. Loftus, producing a thesis titled The Fluid State: Water, Capitalism and the Production of Space in Nineteenth Century the Netherlands.

Key research contributions include analyzing China-Western lending disparities in Zambia and exploring how spatial factors influence populist movements in urban contexts. His interdisciplinary approach bridges political geography with economic analysis, addressing issues like Eurobond markets, authoritarian governance, and climate adaptation in suburban environments.

Gort's publications have appeared in Political Geography and Antipode, with a focus on peer-reviewed contributions since 2022. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities, responsible consumption, and reducing inequalities.