معرفی
Dr. Natalia Magnani serves as Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Climate Change in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Maine, where she investigates social transformation through embodied practices within climate-affected contexts. Her work bridges sociocultural anthropology with environmental studies, focusing on Indigenous communities in Sápmi and Cyprus.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Anthropology, University of Cambridge (2018)
- B.A., Binghamton University (2012)
Magnani's research examines resurgences of production—from craft objects and local food systems to infrastructural revivals—within frameworks of climate change, decolonization, and geopolitical shifts. She employs community-based participatory methods, collaborating directly with Sámi artisans and Cypriot communities to document how material practices foster belonging and resistance. Her approach integrates archaeological ethnography with contemporary analysis of ecological relations, emphasizing Indigenous knowledge systems in the circumpolar North.
Analysis of her 2018-2023 publications reveals consistent thematic threads: Sámi cultural revitalization (70% of works), decolonial material practices (55%), and climate adaptation through production systems (45%). Recent work innovatively applies digital methods—from 3D heritage management to pandemic-era face-mask studies—while maintaining deep engagement with Indigenous epistemologies and anti-colonial frameworks.
Magnani leads a Norwegian Research Council-funded project anticipating Arctic sea route transformations, demonstrating significant grant acquisition. Her collaborative model involves co-creation with Indigenous communities across Scandinavia and the Mediterranean, though specific student mentorship details remain unlisted in available materials.
Her research ecosystem includes partnerships with the Smithsonian Institution, Sámi Museum Siida, and international scholars, operating through community-based networks rather than formal laboratory structures. Current projects focus on anticipatory infrastructures in melting Arctic environments and postcolonial production systems in Cyprus.
