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.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
Research Fellow
Laisa Daza Obando
Laisa Daza Obando is a GPAC PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT / Maastricht University, researching the impact of natural hazard events on education outcomes and the resilience of education systems to these shocks, with a focus on developing countries.
Research Fellow
Edwina Zoghbi
Edwina Zoghbi has been working as the National Professional Officer on noncommunicable diseases and mental health at the World Health Organization in Lebanon since 2013.
Research Fellow
Chloé Van Damme
Chloé Van Damme is a researcher specialized in social protection policies with a background in economics.
Research Fellow
Joyce Treptow
Joyce Treptow is PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Pietro Tornese
Pietro Tornese is Economic Affairs Officer at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia in Beirut, where he advises Arab governments on conflict prevention strategies.
Research Fellow
Karin Schmidt Martinez
Karin is a PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT since 2022.
Research Fellow
Alexis Salazar
Alexis Salazar is a Ph.D. Fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Abdinassir Sagar
Abdinassir Sagar is a part-time PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT / Maastricht University - Maastricht Graduate School of Governance (MGSoG).
Research Fellow
Karol Rodriguez
Karol Rodriguez is a Ph.D. student in Economics of Development at Maastricht University School of Business and Economics -UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Olga Rataj
Olga is part of the Economics of Innovation and Technology research group at UNU-MERIT. Her research interests lie in the field of circular economy transitions with focus on finance and entrepreneurship in emerging markets and developing economies.