Vikas Lakhani

Vikas Lakhani is a Lecturer and Education Coordinator in the Liberal Arts and Sciences program at University College Tilburg. He holds a PhD in Geography from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2021) as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow. His interdisciplinary research spans sustainability, disaster memory, and environmental policy, with a focus on low-income communities in urban contexts. He has held visiting positions at the University of Leeds, Stavanger University, and Hiroshima University, and previously served in disaster management roles in Gujarat, India.

Education:

• PhD in Geography, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2021)
• MA in Environmental Science, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (2009)
• BSc in Environmental Science, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (2006)

Research Interests: Disaster resilience in urban settlements, environmental governance, memory of disasters, and interdisciplinary education. His work critically examines how marginalized communities navigate risks and policy failures, emphasizing sustainable solutions for vulnerable populations.

Awards & Fellowships:

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2015)
• UNESCO Chair Fellowship (2012)

Professional Roles: - Study advisor for Liberal Arts students - Collaborator with Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society - Former Deputy Director, Disaster Management Department, Gujarat Government (2010–2015)