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Furqan Asif is an interdisciplinary environmental social scientist with a focus on human-environment relations. His academic research encompasses areas including coastal fisheries, social resilience, social well-being, migration, climate change adaptation, and urban climate resilience. He has a rich educational background, holding a PhD in International Development from the University of Ottawa and a Master of Environmental Science from the University of Toronto. Furqan has worked extensively in academia and various research settings, including a postdoc at Wageningen University and a part-time professorship at the University of Ottawa, where he taught courses in geography and international development. His research projects aim to enhance EU fisheries governance and promote sustainable practices in aquaculture and marine biodiversity conservation. Furqan has international teaching experience, having lectured in Cambodia and South Korea. Over his decade-long career, he has held significant roles in federal government agencies, NGOs, and international research institutions, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through environmental policy analysis and research.
Centre Blue Governance (CBG) • Aalborg, Denmark
Involved in research focusing on EU fisheries governance and strategies for sustainable blue economy.
University of Ottawa • Ottawa, Canada
Taught courses in geography and international development.
Wageningen University • Wageningen, Netherlands
Conducting research on aquaculture governance indicators.
Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.