Juan Felipe MENDIETA DAZA

Juan Felipe MENDIETA DAZA is a part-time lecturer and PhD student in geography at Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès, affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Solidarity, Societies, Territories (LISST). His work spans multiple international institutions including Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Université de Montpellier, AgroParisTech, and Institut Agro Montpellier.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Geography (2023-2024), Université Toulouse 2 – Jean-Jaurès, supervised by Martine Guibert
• Master's in Water and Society (2022-2023), AgroParisTech, Université Montpellier, Institut Supagro
• Master's in Urban and Regional Planning (2020-2022), National University of Colombia – Bogotá
• Professional Diploma in Environmental Sciences (2015-2017), UDCA - University of Applied and Environmental Sciences
• Degree in Environmental Analysis (2013-2015), UDCA - University of Applied and Environmental Sciences

His research focuses on rural geography, social geography, cultural geography, post-conflict studies, and public policy, with particular emphasis on territorial management and socio-environmental resilience. His work examines the complex relationships between water governance, sustainable development, and community resilience in Latin American contexts, particularly Colombia. He has conducted field research on the Cusiana River Valley, analyzing processes of deterritorialization and resilience of local populations.

His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on water governance, rural spaces, and territorial conflicts, with a geographic emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean. His work bridges theoretical geography with practical applications in sustainable development and post-conflict regions.

Previously, he has worked with the UNDP and Colombian government institutions, applying his expertise in water governance and sustainable development to real-world challenges. His interdisciplinary approach combines geographical analysis with social science perspectives to address complex environmental and social issues.