Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Expert Associate Academic Officer

Dr. Flávia Guerra

Flávia Guerra is an Associate Academic Officer on the Transformative Urban Coalitions (TUC) project which is aimed at fostering systemic sustainability transformations in Latin American cities. She holds a PhD in Energy Law and Policy.

Expert Adjunct Professor

Floor Brouwer

Floor Brouwer is an Adjunct Professor at UNU-FLORES, working primarily on the conceptual advancement of the Resource Nexus.

Expert Professorial Fellow

Florian Trauner

Florian Trauner is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS.

Expert Research Fellow

Frank Mattheis

Frank Mattheis is a Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS since August 2021.

Expert Senior Research Advisor

Franz Gatzweiler

With a background in agricultural and resource economics, Franz Gatzweiler is a Senior Research Advisor at the United Nations University Institute in Macau.   

Expert Research Fellow

Gerald Forkuor

Dr Gerald Forkuor is a Research Fellow (water and land) at the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA).

Expert Research Fellow and Academic Associate

Dr. Himangana Gupta

Himangana Gupta is a Research Fellow and Academic Associate for the Strategic Programme and OUIK at UNU-IAS.

Expert Professorial Fellow

Ilke Adam

Ilke Adam is a part-time Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS.

Expert Professorial Fellow

Ilse Ruyssen

Ilse Ruyssen is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS and Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics of Ghent University where she teaches several courses in the field of migration economics and international economics.

Expert Professorial Fellow

Ine Lietaert

Ine Lietaert is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS since November 2018.