معرفی
Dr. Tristan Sturm is a Reader in Human Geography at Queen's University Belfast, School of Natural and Built Environment. He holds a fellowship at the Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice. His research focuses on conspiracy theories, apocalyptic thought, and geopolitical dynamics, particularly in the context of Northern Ireland and Israel/Palestine. He has published extensively on topics such as Christian Zionism, climate change conspiracies, and sectarian reconciliation.
Education:
- Ph.D., Geography, University of California, Los Angeles (2006–2011)
- M.A., Geography & Environmental Studies, Carleton University (2004–2006)
- B.A., Geography (honours & distinction), University of Victoria (2001–2003)
Research Interests: Dr. Sturm explores apocalyptic geopolitics, the intersection of religion and politics, and the societal impact of conspiracy theories. His work includes studies on paramilitary funeral rituals in Northern Ireland for reconciliation and the role of Christian Zionism in Middle Eastern geopolitics.
Key Awards:
- Affective Apocalypses Fellowship (£3250, ICRH, 2015)
- Centre for Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic Studies Grant (€16,000, 2025)
Grants & Collaborations: Co-investigator in the Dementia NI Service project (2016–present). Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including projects on urban environmental exposures and religious geopolitics.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Apocalyptic Geopolitics research group and contributes to the Mitchell Institute’s work on global peace and justice initiatives.
