My research sits at the intersection
of the fields of Social Sciences, Environmental Studies and
Regional Planning, and it aims to advance scientific understanding
of the social dimensions of risk and resilience in localities. My
research interests and expertise include Human Geography, Rural
Sociology, Applied Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Sustainable
Environmental Governance, Regional Planning, Social Impact
Assessment, Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation and
Mitigation, Disaster Risk Governance, Community Resilience,
Community Engagement, Community Development, Sustainable Water
Governance, Transformative Learning, Sustainability Transformation,
Social Sustainability, rural and mountainous regions and
communities.