Mattea Eschenmann

Mattea Eschenmann is a Research Associate and Doctoral Candidate at the Social Geography of Coasts and Seas research group at Kiel University. Her work explores the intersection of climate change impacts on urban heat, focusing on lived experiences through feminist and intersectional frameworks, including critical heat studies and environmental justice. She conducts a case study in Bordeaux on municipal heat protection and social justice.

• PhD project on "Climate protection and resilience through municipal sufficiency policy in rural areas" (since 2019)
• Support from Mehdorn Family Foundation and DAAD
• Member of Supervisory Board at ALTE MU eG (since 2024)

Her research integrates critical heat studies, environmental justice, and intersectional risk theory to address bodily experiences of climate impacts. She previously worked on cultural projects and urban transformation, including a master's thesis on ALTE MU's role in civil society.

Scientific Awards & Funding:

• Mehdorn Family Foundation Support
• DAAD Scholarship

Mattea holds an MA in European Studies from European University Viadrina (2019) and a BA in Cultural Studies and Aesthetic Practice from University of Hildesheim (2016). She has professional experience in cultural management, public relations, and civil society projects.

Contact: Room 03.013, Kiel University, Ludewig-Meyn-Straße 8, 24118 Kiel, Germany | Phone: +49 431 880-2949