Terah S Sportel

Terah S Sportel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University. Their research focuses on development geography, sustainable rural livelihoods, labour geography, and political ecology, with a regional specialization in South Asia and India. They explore themes such as care work in labour markets, coconut economies in Kerala, and socio-environmental conflicts in India’s Northeast. Their work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies on structural violence, agricultural systems, and policy impacts. Courses taught are listed on their profile, though specific details are not provided here.

Research interests include analyzing how socio-cultural norms influence resource management, particularly in rural contexts. Their publications span topics from political ecology to gender analysis in development. They actively supervise student opportunities in geography and environmental studies, though specific advisees are not listed. Office location is Arts 3E17.

Selected articles highlight trends in labour dynamics, political narratives around agriculture, and sustainability challenges in South Asian economies. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, and grants or lab affiliations are not detailed in the provided text.