Virginie Mamadouh

Virginie Mamadouh is a Senior Lecturer in Political and Cultural Geography at the University of Amsterdam's Department of Geography, Planning and International Development Studies. With affiliations to research institutes including the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR) and former roles at the Amsterdam Metropolitan and International Development Studies (AMIDSt) and its predecessor AME, she has maintained a long-standing academic presence at UvA since 1996.

• 2005–present: Senior Lecturer (Universitair Hoofddocent) at UvA
• 1999–2005: Assistant Professor (Universitair Docent) at UvA
• 1999–2003: Lecturer at University College, Utrecht University

Mamadouh's research explores geopolitical narratives, migration dynamics, and the spatial dimensions of governance. Her work bridges political geography with cultural theory, focusing on transnational identity formation, electoral geography, and multilevel governance in the European Union.

Key publications analyze immigration discourses, Eurozone governance challenges, and institutional transplantation mechanisms. Her research integrates cultural theory frameworks with empirical studies on territorial identity, media representation of conflict, and transnational policy transfer.

• 2012–2016: Steering Committee member, IGU's Commission on Political Geography
• 1992–1996: KNAW research fellowship