My research sits at the intersection of the fields of Social Sciences, Environmental Studies and Regional Planning, and it aims to advance scientific understanding of the social dimensions of risk and resilience in localities. My research interests and expertise include Human Geography, Rural Sociology, Applied Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Sustainable Environmental Governance, Regional Planning, Social Impact Assessment, Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Disaster Risk Governance, Community Resilience, Community Engagement, Community Development, Sustainable Water Governance, Transformative Learning, Sustainability Transformation, Social Sustainability, rural and mountainous regions and communities.