A dedicated and innovative researcher & lecturer with a PhD in Regional Governance from the University of Heidelberg and over 14 years of combined practical and academic teaching and research experience. Expertise spans Sustainable Urban Development, Regional Governance, EU Territorial Cohesion Policies, Spatial Planning, Cross-border Studies, and Climate Resilience. Proven track record in securing third-party funding, publishing high-impact research, and teaching at the university level. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student. Seeking a postdoctoral position to further contribute to cutting-edge research in urban and regional systems.
TOP SKILLS
Research methods: quantitative & qualitative analysis, network analysis, policy analysis, actor analysis, qca, content analysis, mapping, comparative analysisDesign talent; creative skills; analytical abilities; high-quality graphicsSoft skills: communication & coordination, project management, fundraising, intercultural competence, leadership, critical thinker, presentation skills, teamwork, self-organised, logical & structural thinkingFields of interest: sustainable urban development, cross-border governance, spatial planning, resilience and climate change, sdgs, land use & land management, urban systems, eu territorial cohesion policy, metropolitan functions, urban-rural interlinkage, urban integration and network models, public participation, informality development, urban transformations & urban regenerations, design of public spaces, urban sociology, urban design & sustainable architecture, research and development.Academic mentoring; workshop facilitation; community engagement; interdisciplinary collaboration; community outreach; knowledge exchange; curriculum development
