Oliver Daniel Tomassi

Oliver Daniel Tomassi is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Turku, Department of Geography, specializing in human and urban geography, development studies, and sustainability transitions. His work bridges natural resources, artisanal mining, and mixed methods research.

• Human and Urban Geography
• Development Studies
• Natural Resources
• Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
• Mixed Methods Research
• Sustainability Transitions

His recent publications, including Capital accumulation through 'urban sandboxing' (2025) and studies on sustainability transitions in African mining (2024), highlight his focus on sustainable development, resource governance, and socio-economic impacts of urbanization and mining practices. For contact, his email is oliver.tomassi@utu.fi.