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Jose G. de Melo is a PhD candidate in Human Geography at the University of Bergen’s Department of Geography, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. He serves as Course Coordinator for GEO206 (Qualitative Analysis) and Guest Lecturer for GEO131 (Food, Environment, and Sustainability) and GEO222 (Sustainability in an Urbanising World). His research focuses on political representation of marginalized rural smallholders in Brazil, particularly examining participatory democracy, food sovereignty, and intersectional agency within the Landless Workers’ Movement. His work integrates sociospatial analyses with digital activism, exploring how movements like MST (Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra) utilize platforms like Instagram to amplify LGBTQ+ representation and intersectional struggles. Publications include studies on LGBTQ+ inclusion in agrarian movements and digital framing strategies.
- Education: Master’s in Development Geography from the University of Oslo
Research Interests: Intersectionality in social movements, agrarian citizenship, food security, and the role of digital media in contemporary activism.
Publications emphasize Brazil’s socio-political landscapes, with recent focus on Instagram’s role in redefining marginalized communities’ visibility. His PhD project bridges participatory democracy theory with empirical studies of rural activism.
No scientific awards mentioned, but contributions include academic articles in journals like Gender, Place & Culture and Iberoamericana. Teaching and research activities are centrally focused on qualitative methodologies and sustainability themes.
