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Silver Rattasepp is a Research Fellow in Semiotics at the University of Tartu's Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics, with a 50% appointment. He holds a Doctorate (2018) and Master's degree (2010) from the University of Tartu, specializing in semiotics and cultural theory. His academic roles include Programme Director for Semiotics and previous administrative roles in international relations and junior research positions.
Education: MA in Semiotics and Cultural Theory (2008–2010), BA in Semiotics (2005–2008).
Research focuses on biosemiotics, zoosemiotics, and multispecies semiotics, addressing topics like umwelt theory, ecological philosophy, and ethical dimensions of human-animal relations. His work bridges systematic philosophy, environmental ethics, and cognitive linguistics.
Key projects include leading the 'Meanings of Endangered Species in Culture' (2022–2026), exploring semiotic modeling of biodiversity. Active in grants like 'Semiotic Adaptability as a Mechanism for Bio-Cultural Diversity' (2019–2023) and 'Dynamic Zoosemiotics' (2017–2020).
Awards: None explicitly listed. Collaborates on grants totaling over €2 million, including EU and Estonian funding. Member of Eesti Semiootika Selts, Estonian Naturalists' Society, and other academic networks.
Teaching: Contributes to semiotics education, including master's program development. Research spans 34+ publications, emphasizing interdisciplinary semiotic frameworks and environmental philosophy.