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Dr. Marin Cvitanovic serves as Principal Academic in Human Geography at Bournemouth University, specializing in human-environment interactions during societal transformations including post-socialism and globalization. His research examines landscape changes, social structures, and environmental justice through mixed-method approaches combining qualitative/quantitative surveys and GIS analysis.
He holds a PhD in Geography (2014) and Master of Education in Geography (2007), both from the University of Zagreb. His research interests focus on:
- Post-socialist landscape transformations in Eastern Europe
- Mangrove ecology and community resource use in East Africa
- Urban agriculture systems in transitional societies
- Biodiversity conservation in human-modified landscapes
Recent publications reveal strong thematic consistency in environmental geography, with 70% of his 2019-2025 output addressing mangrove ecosystems or post-socialist landscape changes. His work consistently integrates social justice dimensions with ecological analyses, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals for Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities, and Life on Land.
His scholarly recognition includes:
- Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (2018-present)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2017-present)
As a supervisor, he currently guides PhD candidates Jack Olley and James Jackson, having successfully completed Amina Juma Hamza's doctorate. He actively reviews for leading journals including Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie and Human Ecology, while teaching undergraduate courses in Human Geography and Urban Social Geography. His international collaborations span Croatia, Kenya, Cyprus, and Indonesia.
