Thomas Coisnon

Thomas Coisnon serves as an Associate Professor in geographical and spatial economics at Institut Agro Rennes-Angers, where he is affiliated with the Department of Economics, Management, Society (EGS). His teaching responsibilities include courses on agricultural economics, territorial policies, circular economy, and social economy across multiple master's programs in Landscape and Horticulture.

Dr. Coisnon's research primarily focuses on the interactions between urban expansion and landscape amenities, with particular attention to peri-urbanization dynamics and economic behaviors related to vegetation. His work investigates how plants contribute to urban attractiveness and sustainable territorial development, examining both household decisions and policy interventions in peri-urban areas. His research employs interdisciplinary approaches combining spatial economics, environmental science, and urban planning perspectives.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent research trajectories in urban sprawl patterns, land use economics, and circular economy transitions, with a strong geographical focus on European contexts. His work demonstrates methodological diversity, employing both quantitative analysis and case studies to examine the complex relationships between environmental factors, economic behavior, and spatial planning.

Dr. Coisnon is actively involved in ongoing research projects including studies on urban green spaces and quality of life, environmental zoning impacts on urbanization dynamics, and the EU-funded LIFT project (Low-Input Farming and Territories) examining agricultural equipment sharing collectives in ecological farming transitions.