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Simon Bunchuay-Peth is a human geographer and Post-doctoral Researcher at the University of Vienna's Department of Geography and Regional Research, part of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy. He also serves as a Guest Professor at Mahidol University's Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia (RILCA). His work focuses on social and development geography in the Global South, particularly social inequalities, human-technology relations, migration, and climate adaptation. He employs mixed-methods, multi-sited ethnography, and participatory research in regions like South/Southeast Asia and the Horn of Africa. Key projects include the CuHeMo initiative on cultural heritage and mobile livelihoods. He has been recognized with awards such as the National Sustainability Award (2022) and the EU ERASMUS Scholarship (2019). His teaching includes courses on migration and development, while his research emphasizes transdisciplinary engagement and science communication through projects like the photo exhibition 'Work Men on the Move.'
Education:
- PhD in Geography, University of Bonn
- Masters in Geography, Development Economics, and Anthropology
Research Interests:
- Conceptual: Transnationalism, social resilience, transient urbanism
- Thematic: Climate change adaptation, rural-urban geographies, digital transformations
- Methodological: Mixed-methods, visual ethnography, participatory approaches
Recent Trends in Articles: Focuses on climate adaptation strategies, translocal mobilities, and the intersection of migration and environmental change. Recent work highlights Morocco's social remittances, Ethiopia's drought-driven mobility, and global habitability frameworks.
Grants & Awards:
- National Sustainability Award (2022)
- EU ERASMUS Scholarship (2019)
- Science Communication Grant (2015–2016)
Advising & Labs: Supervises master’s theses on migration, climate, and urban issues. Leads the CuHeMo project on cultural heritage and climate resilience. Engages in transdisciplinary science communication, including film and visual media.
Labs/Teams: Cultural Heritage in Motion (CuHeMo) Project, collaborating with global institutions to study mobile livelihoods and climate adaptation.
