Luiz Barbosa

Luiz Barbosa is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology & Sexuality Studies at San Francisco State University (SFSU), part of the College of Health & Social Sciences. His research focuses on environmental sociology, particularly the intersection of capitalism, development, and ecological sustainability in the Brazilian Amazon. He examines the roles of NGOs, grassroots movements, and anti-systemic forces in environmental conservation. Barbosa’s work critically analyzes global ecopolitics, systemic crises, and the socio-ecological tensions between development and preservation.

His research interests include the political ecology of the Amazon rainforest, the treadmill of production theory, and the socio-economic impacts of agribusiness expansion. He has explored topics such as ecological limits to capitalism, the dilemma of balancing Brazil’s agricultural growth with rainforest protection, and the global implications of environmental governance.

Barbosa’s publications span multiple languages (English, French, Spanish, Chinese), reflecting his transnational engagement with environmental issues. His articles often critique the entanglement of global capitalism with ecological degradation, emphasizing the need for systemic change to achieve environmental sustainability.

He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology with a focus on world-systems analysis and environmental sociology. His work has been cited in leading journals and interdisciplinary forums, contributing to debates on environmental justice, anti-systemic movements, and the socio-ecological crises of the 21st century.