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Neal Cahoon is a Researcher at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lapland. His work focuses on tourism research with a particular emphasis on ecological pilgrimage, human-environment relations, and practice-based methodologies. He collaborates on the PROFI 7 project (2023–2028), exploring Arctic tourism, multispecies interactions, and hospitality studies. Cahoon has published widely on topics including pilgrimage rituals, hiking trail dynamics, and methodological frameworks for participatory research. His recent work bridges environmental science and cultural anthropology, emphasizing relational ethics in human-nature interactions.
- Education: No specific degrees listed in the provided text.
- Key Projects: PROFI 7: Competitive funding to strengthen university profiles (Collaborative Investigator)
Research interests include the intersection of tourism with ecological preservation, pilgrimage as a mode of environmental repair, and the application of innovative methodological approaches. His articles often explore how trails, forests, and human communities intersect in contemporary socio-ecological contexts. Cahoon has organized academic events such as the SuMu Summer Day and contributed to the Relate North conference series, highlighting his role in fostering interdisciplinary dialogue.
He has no listed scientific awards but demonstrates active engagement in peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Cahoon’s work frequently addresses Arctic regions, blending cultural geography with environmental advocacy through collaborative research practices.
