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Rafael Ziegler is an Associate Professor at HEC Montréal, specializing in the Department of Management. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from McGill University and a BSc in Philosophy and Economics from the London School of Economics.
- Director of the Alphonse-et-Dorimène-Desjardins International Institute of Cooperatives
- Regular Member, Ethics Research Center, Ethics and Economics Axis
- Associate Editor, Journal of Human Development and Capabilities and Journal of Social Entrepreneurship
His research spans Environmental Ethics, Sustainability Science, and Innovation and Society, with a focus on cooperatives, circular economy, and paludiculture. Recent publications analyze foresight in Kantian philosophy, social innovation for biodiversity, and ethical dimensions of market creation/destruction.
Key trends in his 15 most recent articles include
- Democratic governance in circular economy
- Climate-resilient land use
- Participatory methods in urban planning
- Ethical frameworks for innovation
- Integrating social and ecological research
- Global cooperative models
Scientific Awards:
- Trophées Francophones des Campus Responsables, 2022
- International Green Gown Awards, 2022
Over the past five years, Ziegler has advised 28 Master’s students on topics ranging from urban climate resilience to responsible procurement, often co-directing projects with international colleagues. His work bridges theory and practice through collaborations like the Global Paludiculture Survey and Quebec Cooperative-Circular Economy Study.
