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Prateep Nayak is an Assistant Professor at the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development within the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo. His research bridges social-ecological systems, environmental justice, and political ecology, focusing on resource governance and rural community empowerment.
- Doctoral work at the University of Manitoba
- Professional background with NGOs Vasundhara and Foundation for Ecological Security
- Specializes in longitudinal field studies across international contexts
Research explores alienation dynamics in India's Chilika Lagoon, emphasizing the state's role in fostering community agency. Publications analyze institutional frameworks, migration impacts, and forest governance models.
Key scientific contributions include:
- 2010 - Environmental justice in coastal lagoon systems
- 2010 - Cross-country rural migration analysis
- 2008 - Comparative forest governance studies
- 2007 - Adaptive community management trends
- 2005 - Institutional sustainability approaches
Awarded the prestigious Trudeau Scholarship for his work connecting natural resources, human rights, and social justice. The scholarship enabled innovative doctoral research and global collaborations through its multidisciplinary network.
