L Van Praag

L Van Praag is an Associate Professor at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam, affiliated with the Governance and Pluralism research group. Their research lies at the intersection of sociology, migration, environmental change, and urban governance, with a strong emphasis on qualitative methodologies and social justice.

Their research interests include:

• Climate-induced migration and mobility justice
• Religious and spiritual dimensions in migration and resilience
• Social resilience in the face of environmental disasters
• Urban governance during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic
• Migrant capital and integration in Belgium and beyond
• Discourse and identity formation among immigrant communities

Recent publications reveal a consistent focus on qualitative case studies across Belgium, Morocco, Peru, and international policy contexts. Themes such as semistructured interviews, thematic analysis, and co-creative research methods are central to their scholarly approach. Their work often addresses marginalized populations, especially in relation to environmental degradation and urban inequality.

L Van Praag has been invited to speak at academic and public events on topics like co-creative research methods and climate migration. They have also contributed expert commentary in the media, particularly on issues related to climate displacement and the integration of Muslim youth in Flanders.

They earned a PhD in Sociology from Ghent University in 2013, laying the foundation for a robust interdisciplinary career focused on pluralism, governance, and social change.