Subterranean Property Rights Professors and Supervisors

Andrea Ballesteroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

Rice UniversityUnited States

Andrea Ballestero is an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at Rice University and the University of Southern California (USC) , where she directs the Ethnography Studio. Her work bridges legal and political anthropology , science and technology studies , and political economy to examine how experts negotiate water governance in Latin America through entangled legal, economic, and techno-scientific frameworks. Current research explores subterranean re-discovery via remote sensing and legal technologies Active in ethnographic experimentation and collaborative protocol design Recipient of Mellon , NSF , Wenner Gren , and Fulbright grants Her scholarship spans water pricing in Costa Rica , bureaucratic care in Brazil , and subterranean knowledge across Latin America . The 15 most recent articles analyze topics like volumetric governance , techno-legal ethics , and financial frontiers , reflecting her focus on materiality and value systems. Scientific awards include Fulbright Fellowship and NSF support , with grants emphasizing volumetric spaces and Anthropocene challenges . She also leads the Ethnography Studio , fostering collaborative research strategies and conceptual openness.

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Derek A. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

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Carleton UniversityCanada

Derek A. Smith serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, specializing in cultural geography with a focus on human-environment interactions. His academic credentials include: B.A. from McGill University M.A. from Louisiana State University Ph.D. from the University of Kansas Smith's research centers on natural resources management and landscape conservation through participatory mapping methodologies that actively involve local communities. His work critically examines land tenure systems, local environmental knowledge production, and the political dimensions of cartography. Fieldwork spans Indigenous communities across Mexico, Panama, Honduras, and Newfoundland, documenting how traditional knowledge systems inform conservation practices and territorial governance. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent engagement with Indigenous territoriality, participatory GIS applications, and resource governance. Geographically, his research concentrates on Mesoamerican and Canadian coastal regions, employing mixed-method approaches that combine ethnographic fieldwork with spatial analysis. Recurring themes include the documentation of local geographic knowledge systems and their implications for sustainable resource management in communal territories. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Regarding academic mentorship and research funding, the available documentation contains no information about student supervision or grant acquisitions. The materials do not reference any laboratories, research collectives, or collaborative teams associated with his work.

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Ivars Kronisمشاهده پروفایل

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Riga Stradins UniversityLatvia

Law
Legal Theory
Civil Procedure
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Ivars Kronis is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Latvia. He holds a doctoral degree in law (Dr. iur.) and is an active researcher in legal theory, civil procedure, and housing law. His scholarly work intersects with human rights, social class, and the influence of religion on legal systems, particularly through the lens of Max Weber’s theory of law. His research interests center on the normative foundations of law, legal protection mechanisms, and the practical application of civil law in Latvia. Key areas include residential tenancy rights, the principle of legality in civil procedure, and the legal status of subterranean resources. His work contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), reflecting his commitment to legal scholarship and education. The recent publications and conference contributions by Ivars Kronis reveal a strong focus on translating legal theory into practical frameworks, especially in housing and civil justice. His works span historical, philosophical, and contemporary legal issues, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement with sociology, religion, and public policy. He frequently publishes in open-access venues and participates in academic discourse through presentations and peer-reviewed outputs. He serves as an expert in the field of Law (Field 5.5) for the Latvian Council of Science from 2024 to 2027, affirming his recognized expertise. While no formal awards are listed, his sustained scholarly output and national engagement highlight his growing influence in Latvian legal academia. Ivars Kronis has supervised at least two academic works, indicating his role in mentoring students. His research collaborations, particularly with K. Zariņš and K. Piģēns, reflect active scholarly networks. He contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations, such as his 2024 talk on seasonal rental exclusions in housing law. His research is embedded in the Latvian legal context but engages with broader European and theoretical frameworks. He is affiliated with institutional networks that support legal scholarship and interdisciplinary social sciences research, contributing to both national and international academic dialogues.

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J. Brent Crossonمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Texas at AustinUnited States

J. Brent Crosson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, with cross-appointments in Anthropology and affiliations with Latin American Studies and African and African Diaspora Studies. He teaches courses including Non-Human Agency, Religion and the Environment, and Science/Magic/Religion across multiple departments. Dr. Crosson earned his Ph.D. from UC Santa Cruz and has established himself as a socio-cultural anthropologist specializing in the intersections of religion, science, and politics in the Caribbean. His research examines how practices labeled as 'obeah' challenge and transform Western categories of religion, science, and law, particularly in Trinidad where he has conducted long-term ethnographic research. Crosson's interdisciplinary research spans Africana Religions, Religion and Science, Caribbean Studies, African and South Asian Diasporas, Anthropology of Race, Science and Technology Studies, Energy, and Colonial Regulation of Religion. His work reveals how spiritual practices reframed as 'science' by practitioners unsettle established Western categories and reveal new perspectives on power, justice, and knowledge production in postcolonial contexts. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on Trinidad as a critical site for understanding the intersections of religion, race, and energy politics, with particular attention to obeah practices, petroleum extraction, and spiritual work as forms of knowledge production that challenge Western epistemological boundaries. 2021 Clifford Geertz Prize from the Society for the Anthropology of Religion Shortlisted for the Albert J. Raboteau Prize for best book in Africana religions Question of the Social Sciences award from Small Axe journal Award-winning ethnographic poetry published in American Religion and Anthropology and Humanism Crosson's research bridges religious studies, anthropology, and science and technology studies, developing innovative approaches like 'altered solidarities' that challenge conventional understandings of racial divisions in the Caribbean. His current project, 'The Other Anthropocene,' examines climate change, religion, migration, and energy conceptions, with particular focus on Trinidad as perhaps the world's oldest petro-state and its implications for understanding the climate crisis through Caribbean perspectives.

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Youqin Huangمشاهده پروفایل

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University at Albany SUNYUnited States

Youqin Huang is a Professor in the Department of Geography, Planning, and Sustainability at the University at Albany, SUNY , where she also serves as the Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Success . Her academic career spans over two decades, with leadership roles including Executive Director of the Confucius Institute for China’s Culture and Economy and Chair of the Department of Geography, Planning, and Sustainability . Education: PhD, 2001, University of California, Los Angeles MA, 1997, University of California, Los Angeles BS, 1992, Peking University Dr. Huang’s research focuses on housing inequality , migrant integration , urban development , and social wellbeing in transitional China. Her work examines homeownership paradoxes, residential mobility patterns, and the health impacts of housing policies. She is a co-director of the Urban China Research Network and has secured significant grants, including NIH funding for studies on migration and children's wellbeing. Her recent publications analyze topics like energy burden disparities , redlining legacies in pandemic park use , and spatial health inequalities . These studies reflect her expertise in integrating spatial analysis with social policy evaluation . Awards: Outstanding Service Award (American Association of Geographers) Outstanding Service Award (Chinese Community Center of the Capital District) President’s Excellence Award for Public Engagement President’s Excellence Award for Research Dr. Huang mentors students and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects through roles like Research Associate at the Center for Social and Demographic Analysis . Her career bridges academic leadership with applied research on China’s urban transformations.

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Rony Emmeneggerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of FribourgSwitzerland

Rony Emmenegger is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Fribourg. His research focuses on the governance of human-environment relations, particularly nuclear waste management, political geology, and participatory decision-making processes. He leads the SNSF-funded NUCSTRAT project (2024–2028), examining the geological and political dimensions of deep geological disposal of nuclear waste in Switzerland, Germany, and Sweden. His work bridges social sciences and geosciences, emphasizing how scientific knowledge about subterranean spaces shapes societal debates and policy. Hosted at the University of Fribourg’s Department of Geosciences PhD students collaborating on NUCSTRAT project Collaborations with institutions like the University of St. Gallen’s Unruly Natures project Research interests include: nuclear waste governance, political geology, environmental humanities, risk communication, and state territorialization in Ethiopia and beyond. His interdisciplinary approach integrates political geography, anthropology, and science studies to address global environmental challenges. Recent work analyzes how geological strata are politically constructed and contested in nuclear waste debates, emphasizing the role of public participation and scientific authority. He also explores spatial justice in energy infrastructure siting and the socio-political dimensions of decarbonization strategies.

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Arpitha Kodiveriمشاهده پروفایل

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Vassar CollegeUnited States

Dr. Arpitha Kodiveri is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Vassar College, specializing in environmental law and climate justice with a focus on South Asia. She holds advanced degrees from the European University Institute (PhD, ML), UC Berkeley (ML), and Indian Law Society's Law College (BL, BS). Her research examines legal frameworks addressing climate harms to indigenous communities, particularly forest-dwelling groups in India. Her landmark book *Governing Forests* (2024) contrasts Global North/South climate responses, highlighting struggles of communities balancing conservation and survival. She previously worked as an environmental lawyer supporting Adivasi communities and has held prestigious fellowships including the Hans Kelsen (EUI) and Fulbright-Nehru awards. Publications include analyses of India's Forest Conservation Act amendments, climate litigation challenges, and legal mobilization strategies. She contributes to public discourse via op-eds in *The Indian Express* and co-hosts the *BlindSpots* podcast on Global South environmental justice issues.

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Andrea Ballesteroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

University of Southern CaliforniaUnited States

Andrea Ballestero is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Southern California's Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Her work bridges political and legal anthropology, STS, and social studies of finance and economics, focusing on techno-science, governance, and regulatory spaces. She directs the Ethnography Studio, an interdisciplinary platform for collaborative ethnographic research. Her first book, A Future History of Water (2019), examines how water transitions between a human right and a commodity. She co-edited Experimenting with Ethnography (2021), exploring ethnographic analysis methodologies. Current research includes 'Expanding the Social World Downwards,' studying subterranean spaces and aquifers through legal and technological lenses, supported by grants from Mellon, NSF, and Fulbright. Her work engages with climate change, volumetric awareness, and the intersection of law, technology, and economics. Awards include the National Science Foundation Grant and Wenner-Gren Foundation support. She collaborates on projects like 'Retooling' with scholars from ASU and Harvard, addressing adaptive technoscientific strategies in turbulent contexts.

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