Tigran Keryan

Tigran Keryan is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institut für Landschaftsentwicklung, Erholungs- und Naturschutzplanung (BOKU University, Vienna). His work bridges transdisciplinary research, ecosystem services, and sustainable regional development in mountainous regions, particularly the Caucasus. He focuses on participatory governance, nature-based solutions, and sustainable tourism.

• University: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU)
• Role: Postdoctoral Researcher (since 2023)
• Prior Affiliation: Centre for Transdisciplinary Development Studies (2021–2023)

Research Themes: He investigates how transdisciplinary approaches can address sustainability challenges through citizen science, ecosystem services valuation, and university-community partnerships. Key areas include:

• Participatory ecosystem management
• Nature-based solutions for biodiversity
• EU cohesion policy in low-density territories
• Transformative tourism in post-Soviet contexts

Scientific Contributions: His 14 publications (2018–2025) span ecosystem services in Armenian rivers, transdisciplinary education frameworks, and rural well-being metrics. Notable trends include:

• Focus on Caucasus mountain regions
• Integration of LiDAR/photovoice methods
• Policy implications for EU territorial development
• Community-driven sustainability models

Community Engagement: He serves as a reviewer for journals like Ecology and Society and Journal of International Education, and contributes to networks such as the Global Alliance for Inter- and Transdisciplinarity. His work emphasizes knowledge co-creation with policymakers and practitioners.