“The proper role of the amphibious researcher-intellectual is to develop the ability to inhabit and navigate multiple worlds, thus creating multiple connections, solidarities, and intersections between different realities.” – Maristella Svampa

Having studied and worked as a researcher in environmental applications of remote sensing across multiple countries and continents (Italy, USA, Peru, Turkey, Portugal, Vietnam, and the Gambia), I have witnessed firsthand the profound connection between social injustice and land degradation.

In regions increasingly hostile to life due to the ever-intensifying impacts of climate change, Maristella Svampa’s words deeply resonate with me, fueling my motivation to bridge the gap between academic insights and real-world engagement.

For this reason, I am passionate about exploring the intersections of geospatial analysis with a commitment to critical reflection, continuously striving to contribute to meaningful change.