PhD Candidate | Critical Urban Geography
Researching life at the peripheries; and acceptability of sustainability transitions
I am a dedicated researcher and sustainability advocate, currently pursuing my PhD in Human Geography at Lund University, Sweden. With a profound commitment to understanding and addressing the complex challenges of sustainable development, my academic path has been shaped by a blend of interdisciplinary curiosity and a drive to create positive societal change.
At Lund University, my doctoral research delves into the intricate nuances of life in French peripheral regions and the critical understanding of "places that don't matter." My work involves a critical and interdisciplinary approach, combining qualitative research methods like deep immersion in the field, interviews, and spatial analysis. Through my research, I aim to contribute to the development of sustainable and just societies by generating new knowledge, informing policy and practice, and engaging with stakeholders.
My academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, accompanied by a minor in Art History, at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Following this, I embarked on a transformative educational experience in Sweden, where I earned my Master's degree in Innovation & Global Sustainable Development at Lund University. This period marked the inception of my deep-seated interest in the intricate relationship between sustainability, policy, and human geography.
Publications
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Mattering at the periphery : Geographies of peri-urban life and its discontents
Mathilde Martin
(2024)
DissertationThe ‘end of the world’ vs. the ‘end of the month’: understanding social resistance to sustainability transition agendas, a lesson from the Yellow Vests in France
Mathilde Martin, Mine Islar
(2021) Sustainability Science , p.601-614
Journal article