Professor Jenny Pickerill is Chair in Environmental Geography at the University of Sheffield , School of Geography and Planning. Her work bridges environmental justice , anti-capitalist alternatives , and Indigenous geographies through empirical research with eco-communities, anarchist collectives, and environmental campaigns. PhD in Geography, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne MSc in Geographical Information Systems, University of Edinburgh Worked at Curtin University and University of Leicester before Sheffield Research explores: Environmental Activism - Digital protest (2003), framing of wilderness (2008), everyday environmentalism (2024) Difference and Decolonization - Indigenous-environmentalist relations (2019), research ethics (2012), anti-colonial frameworks Experimental Solutions - Affordable eco-housing (2016), Tiny House Movement (2022), emotional sustainability (2009) Teaching covers environmental geography , critical geopolitics , and fieldwork in eco-communities. Supervises PhD topics on sustainability transitions, collective action, and participatory methodologies.
Dr. Enock Nixon Sakala serves as a Lecturer and Researcher at the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies within the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Zambia. He concurrently holds consultancy positions and participates in international research collaborations, notably with the Universities of Bonn and Cologne through the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) "Future Rural Africa: Future-making and social-ecological transformation." His educational credentials include a Masters in Environmental Science and a PhD in Environmental Engineering, though specific institutions and graduation years remain unreported. Dr. Sakala's research portfolio demonstrates deep engagement with Zambia's environmental and developmental challenges through interdisciplinary lenses. Dr. Sakala's scholarly work centers on environmentally sustainable development , with emphases spanning environmental monitoring and assessment, land use planning, climate change adaptation, and disaster risk management. His fieldwork particularly addresses agricultural sustainability and food security within Zambia's socio-ecological context, reflecting a practitioner-oriented approach to environmental governance. The integration of technical tools like GIS with community-level adaptation strategies characterizes his methodological framework. Analysis of his 2012-2017 publications reveals consistent focus on Zambian case studies addressing climate-agriculture linkages, urban service delivery, geospatial planning, and international governance dynamics. These works collectively demonstrate his commitment to context-specific environmental solutions while engaging with global sustainability frameworks. The geographic specificity of his research underscores localized applicability of findings within Southern Africa. Professional recognition includes significant certifications: National Focal Point Thematic Expert-MESA SADC (2018) Advanced International Training in Education for Sustainable Development (2014) Transport and Environmental Science Technology Certification (2012) Large Volume Waste Management Certification (2012) Dr. Sakala actively contributes to the CRC "Future Rural Africa" project, indicating substantial involvement in internationally funded research. His consultancy work complements academic activities, though specific grant details remain undisclosed. While student advisement isn't documented, his role as Lecturer implies teaching responsibilities across environmental science curricula. He maintains strategic affiliations with the Global Centre of Spatial Methods for Urban Sustainability (TU Berlin), SASSCAL Task 303, Australia Alumni for IM4D, and the CRC "Future Rural Africa" network. These connections facilitate transnational knowledge exchange while anchoring his work within both European and Southern African research ecosystems focused on sustainable development.
Dilek GÖZE KAYA serves as Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department (2021–present) in the Department of Finance at Suleyman Demirel University’s Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, having previously held the Head of Department position in 2016. Her academic profile integrates professional banking experience at Türkiye Garanti Bank (2004–2006) with extensive scholarly contributions to public finance and fiscal policy. Her educational foundation includes: Licence in Finance (2004) Master’s in Finance with Thesis (2008) Doctorate in Finance (2012) Her research concentrates on public finance mechanisms , fiscal policy design , and taxation systems , with significant emphasis on poverty analysis and blockchain applications in finance . This manifests in publications examining Turkish economic policies through econometric frameworks, including budget-inflation relationships, pandemic economic impacts, and OECD comparative analyses of energy taxation and healthcare financing. Recent publications (2020–2024) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Bibliometric analyses mapping finance research landscapes, (2) Blockchain technology’s disruptive potential for tax systems, and (3) Crisis-responsive fiscal policy studies focused on Turkey’s macroeconomic stability. Approximately 60% of her work employs comparative OECD frameworks, while Turkish policy contexts dominate domestic analyses. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Her academic supervision spans doctoral and master’s thesis committees across 15+ courses including ‘Global Crises and Fiscal Policies’ and ‘Fiscal Discipline and Stability Policies’. While specific grant details are absent, her publication volume (19 journal articles 2019–2024) suggests sustained research funding. No institutional laboratories or dedicated research teams were specified in the source documentation.
Agata Hummel is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Ethnic Anthropology and Global Studies, Institute of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology, University of Warsaw. Her work bridges development anthropology, degrowth theory, and agroecological practices, with a focus on rural communities in Mexico, Catalonia, and the Andes. Institute of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology, University of Warsaw Grupo de Estudios de Reciprocidad (University of Barcelona) Her research explores themes such as: Socio-cultural impacts of microfinance in indigenous communities Neo-peasant movements and infrapolitical resistance in Catalonia Degrowth and alternative development paradigms in Latin America Informal economies during global crises like the pandemic Seed sovereignty and liminal legal spaces Agata’s publications highlight interdisciplinary trends in contemporary anthropology, including activist methodologies, policy critiques, and ethnographic approaches to rural resilience. She has collaborated on international projects like Beyond Our Backyards and RuMe , linking NGOs and academia in global responsibility frameworks. Her work intersects with: Development anthropology Political ecology Rural sociology Alternative economies Indigenous studies Cultural activism
Amsale Kassahun Temesgen is an Associate Professor at Nord University Business School , specializing in Ecological Economics and Sustainability Transitions . Her research explores the intersection of human well-being and sustainability, with a focus on local initiatives , degrowth theories , and needs-based frameworks . She contributes to international reports like the State of the World’s Cities Report (UN-Habitat) and the World Development Report (World Bank). Teaching: Coordinator of the Master’s program in Business; teaches courses on Ecological Economics , Degrowth , Advanced Research Methods , and Ethics in Uncertain World . SEA-EU Leadership: Task leader for Fostering inclusive, digital and green interdisciplinary training pathways in the European University Alliance (SEA-EU). Research: Member of the Ecological Economics for Sustainable Societal Development group, focusing on circular economy , coastal community resilience , and sustainable transport .
Eija Meriläinen is a post-doctoral researcher at Örebro University's School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, specializing in Human Geography. She coordinates the Human Geography group's academic seminars and teaches courses in Economic Geography I and Geography of Sweden. Her research spans disaster governance, urban resilience, and socio-spatial inequalities, with a particular focus on how urbanization patterns intersect with capitalist political-economic systems to produce economic and spatial inequalities that ultimately generate disasters. Meriläinen's research interests center on disasters and crises, from headline-making events to the impacts of everyday inequalities. She examines how contemporary urbanization patterns weave with capitalist political-economic systems to produce economic and spatial inequalities, and ultimately disasters. Her work explores nature-society relations in disaster governance frameworks, with particular attention to rights of nature and indigenous knowledge systems. She investigates urban resilience from a critical perspective, challenging conventional approaches and examining power dynamics in disaster governance. Her regional focus includes Nordic countries, with case studies in Northern Finland and Bergslagen in Sweden, while her doctoral research focused on urban-forest fire in Valparaíso, Chile. Her recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on the intersection of climate change, disasters, and community action, with increasing attention to planetary health and translocal approaches. The research demonstrates a consistent commitment to examining power relations in disaster governance, with growing emphasis on climate justice, rights of nature, and community-led responses to crises. Meriläinen's work bridges theoretical frameworks from Latin American scholarly debates with empirical studies in Nordic contexts, creating a unique comparative perspective. Meriläinen actively contributes to teaching and academic community building at Örebro University, coordinating seminars that likely foster interdisciplinary dialogue on disaster governance and human geography. Her research projects, particularly 'Making home in a mono-industrial urban region' and 'Water challenges in sustainable planning and built environment (WATCH)', indicate sustained funding and institutional support for her work. Her collaborations span multiple continents, suggesting international recognition of her expertise in disaster governance and urban resilience. She maintains active research networks through her previous position at University College London's Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction and continues to build connections across academic institutions and disciplines. Her work with community-based organizations, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrates engagement with practical applications of her research.
Galina Kallio is a Research Fellow (Postdoctoral Researcher) at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ruralia Institute in Mikkeli. She is also a member of the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS), where her work bridges Business and Management, Social Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences. Her research focuses on socio-ecological transformations in rural contexts, particularly sustainable agriculture, food systems, and more-than-human economies. Research Focus: Sustainable agriculture and regenerative practices Rural livelihoods and community resilience Food sovereignty and alternative economies Multispecies relationships and environmental ethics Critiques of growth-oriented agricultural policies Her publications emphasize ethnographic and participatory approaches to understanding how communities navigate ecological crises. Recent work explores hope as a driver in farming, carbon politics, and the role of podcasts in sustainability communication. Kallio frequently presents at international conferences and contributes to public discourse through blogs and media. Activities: She organizes workshops (e.g., Maaseutututkijatapaaminen 2023), delivers invited talks globally (e.g., University of Western Sydney), and peer-reviews for journals like Agriculture and Human Values and Journal of Business Ethics . No information is available regarding awards, supervised students, or lab affiliations.
Dana Benešová serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Tourism within the Faculty of Commerce at Bratislava University of Economics and Business. Her academic profile demonstrates deep specialization in tourism innovation, service economics, and sustainable business development, with particular focus on high-growth service enterprises (gazelles) and ecological innovation in hospitality. Her research interests center on innovation dynamics in service sectors, with emphasis on: Technology adoption and ICT implementation in service enterprises Sustainable growth models for tourism businesses Characteristics and economic impact of service gazelles Eco-innovation management in urban hotel environments Regional development challenges in European tourism Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in Slovak and European contexts. Research trends evident in her publications show consistent focus on innovation measurement and implementation challenges, particularly examining how service enterprises leverage innovation for competitive advantage. Her recent work increasingly addresses sustainability imperatives and post-pandemic recovery strategies in tourism, with methodological approaches combining quantitative analysis of business performance metrics with qualitative examination of innovation barriers. Research funding includes significant participation in national grant projects: KEGA 007EU-4/2020: Interactive interdisciplinary teaching of Tourism Services and Innovation using information technologies (Principal Investigator) KEGA 034EU-4/2020: Content and technical innovative approaches to regional tourism teaching (Co-investigator) VEGA 1/0205/14: Perspective of dynamic service enterprises in Slovakia within Innovation Union initiative (Co-investigator) KEGA 027EU-4/2016: Textbook Foundations of Business for secondary schools (Co-investigator) Her teaching portfolio includes courses on Tourism Service Analysis and Trends, Business Services, Tourism Innovations, and Tourism Geography, reflecting the integration of her research expertise into academic instruction. While specific laboratory affiliations aren't documented, her work demonstrates strong collaboration with the Research Institute of Trade and Sustainable Business at her institution.
Irmeli Mustalahti is a Professor of Natural Resource Governance at the Department of Geographical and Historical Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, University of Eastern Finland. She chairs the Responsive Natural Resources Governance (RNRG) research group and has extensive experience in environmental conflict resolution, participatory methods, and collaborative natural resource management. Her research focuses on the intersection of forest policy, climate change adaptation, and equity in environmental governance. She leads multidisciplinary projects like ALL-YOUTH (2018-2023) examining youth-environment interactions and MAKUTANO (2019-2023) developing environmental collaboration frameworks in Tanzania. She has secured funding from the Academy of Finland and Strategic Research Council of Finland. Mustalahti co-developed the Environmental Collaboration and Conflict Resolution course series since 2015, involving international researchers and PhD supervisors. Her work spans Tanzania, Nepal, Mexico, Laos, Indonesia, and Russia, addressing REDD+, FSC certification, FPIC (Free, Prior, and Informed Consent), and bioeconomy challenges.
Ida-Maria Herdieckerhoff is a Doctoral Researcher at the Department of Geographical and Historical Studies, University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies. Her work focuses on environmental governance, community-based resource management, and forest fire dynamics in East Africa. Active in the Environmental Collaboration and Conflict Resolution (ECCR) teaching network since 2016 Member of the Responsive Natural Resources Governance Research Group since 2012 Participant in the Social Scientific Biosociety Research Network (SOBIO) since 2018 Her research addresses forest governance transformations in Tanzania through projects like MAKUTANO (2019-2023), with publications analyzing ambiguity in forest-based bioeconomy, uncertainty in forest concessions, and collaborative fire management strategies. Key themes include translocal collaboration, equitable resource access, and policy implementation challenges. Recent publications highlight environmental justice frameworks, stakeholder engagement models, and conflict resolution mechanisms in Tanzanian and Mozambican contexts. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy recommendations through the University of Eastern Finland's international projects.
Lars Lindström is a Researcher at the Department of Political Science, Stockholm University , specializing in Development Studies. His work bridges political science with environmental governance, focusing on: Politics of development, state formation, and workers’ movements in Asia/Latin America Marine socio-ecological systems and climate resilience Small-scale fisheries' contributions to food security and poverty alleviation Gender equity in fisheries governance He supervises students at all levels and co-developed the Small-scale Fisheries Information System (SFIS) with global collaborators. His 2021 articles explore: Climate resilience workflows in Mexico and Tanzania Intersection of gender and procedural justice in fisheries He coordinates research on democratization and poverty strategies through transdisciplinary networks.
Laura CastroDiaz is an Assistant Professor at the School for the Environment, UMass Boston , where she conducts community-based research addressing environmental injustices in food, water, and energy systems. Her work spans multiple scales from local to global, focusing on social-ecological systems and energy/water justice. Key Expertise: Environmental Justice, Sustainability, Social-Ecological Systems Methodologies: Mixed-methods, Community-Based Participatory Research Her publication record demonstrates sustained engagement with hydropower impacts in the Amazon (2016-2024) and innovative work on energy justice frameworks. Recent 2024 articles in Progress in Energy and Energy Research & Social Science highlight her leadership in participatory energy justice research and multidimensional inequality analysis. Collaborative work spans institutions in the U.S., Brazil, and Colombia.
Nurcan Atalan-Helicke serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences at Skidmore College, teaching foundational courses including Environmental Concerns in Perspective and advanced seminars such as Political Ecology (a civic engagement course), The Politics of Food, and Global Environmental Governance. Her academic profile bridges geography and international relations through critical examinations of food systems and environmental justice. Her educational trajectory includes a Ph.D. in Geography from Ohio State University, complemented by an M.A. and B.A. in International Relations from Bilkent University and Middle East Technical University respectively. This interdisciplinary foundation informs her research approach. Dr. Atalan-Helicke's scholarship centers on the intersection of food sovereignty, religious identity, and ecological sustainability , with three core emphases: First, the conservation of agricultural biodiversity through studies of traditional wheat landraces in Turkey. Second, critical analyses of halal food systems examining tensions between religious values, organic certification, and genetically engineered foods. Third, food justice initiatives documenting maternal activism around healthy food access and pandemic-era food distribution resilience. Her methodological toolkit combines participatory mapping, ethnographic fieldwork, and critical discourse analysis. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals evolving focus from foundational work on seed governance (2012-2015) toward contemporary investigations of pandemic food systems (2020-2023) and emerging FEW Nexus pedagogy (2025). Geographically, her research maintains strong Turkey-U.S. comparative frameworks while increasingly incorporating global halal market dynamics. She actively mentors undergraduate researchers, evidenced by student co-authorship on projects including U.S. seed library regulations and wheat landrace conservation in Turkey. Her collaborative work with CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center) demonstrates applied research impact, while community-engaged courses like Political Ecology translate scholarship into civic practice. Current initiatives include participatory mapping of wheat landrace conservation (via ArcGIS StoryMap) and municipal policy analyses for traditional grain marketing in Turkey, reflecting her commitment to bridging academic research with community food sovereignty movements.
Lili-Ann Wolff is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Helsinki , affiliated with the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science and Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies . Her work focuses on sustainability education from transdisciplinary and philosophical perspectives. Doctor of Education Graduated in Science and Philosophy Research interests include: Transdisciplinary teaching and learning Phenomenon-based learning Sustainability ethics Worldview education Environmental aesthetics Bildung theories Social sustainability She leads the SusEdu research group and has managed projects like: SveaSus : Sustainable World Heritage Learning EduAnt : Education in the Anthropocene NaSEC : Nature and Sustainability as Educational Challenges Recent activities involve: Editorial work for Frontiers in Education and Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute Membership in Swedish Research Council and Finnish Nature Panel Peer review for Environmental Education Research and Teaching and Teacher Education
Cesidio Parissi serves as a Lecturer in Problem Based Learning at Charles Sturt University's School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences. With over a decade of academic experience since joining CSU in 2012, he previously lectured at Western Sydney University in environmental health and management while tutoring in Problem Based Learning at their Medical School. His current work focuses on student-centered experiential education methodologies. Dr. Parissi's research spans qualitative methodologies including ethnography, grounded theory, and action research. His primary interests converge at the intersection of Indigenous knowledge systems, sustainable agriculture, and environmental governance. He employs transdisciplinary approaches to examine how traditional ecological knowledge integrates with contemporary scientific frameworks, particularly in agricultural contexts across Australia and Vanuatu. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent engagement with Indigenous knowledge preservation, evident in recent works analyzing kastom practices in Vanuatu and collaborative frameworks for agricultural extension. The research shows increasing focus on community-based health literacy and cultural engagement in scientific contexts since 2018. University Medal for B.AppSci (Environmental Health) University Medal for B.AppSci (Honors Class 1) PhD in Environmental Management from University of Western Sydney Dr. Parissi actively supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students while facilitating Problem Based Learning sessions. His outreach includes community projects like the Aboriginal Nature and Bioscience Park (Girinyalanha) and public events such as the Sky Stories Night. Current research activities involve the Orange Research Poster Muster and NENA Conference presentations focusing on Indigenous knowledge systems.
