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Janwillem Liebrand is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, specializing in water use management, land claims, and food security, particularly the role of engineering and science technology in promoting development interventions. His research adopts methodologies such as actor-oriented approaches and feminist-inspired, field-based inquiries, alongside document research and historical analyses. Liebrand's work addresses pressing challenges including water scarcity and social justice in international development. He examines themes such as drinking water privatization in the Philippines, land-water reforms in South Africa and Mozambique, and farmer-led irrigation dynamics across South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Furthermore, he authored the book "Whiteness Engineering: Tracing Technology, Masculinity, Race in Nepal's Development" published in 2022 by Himal Books, which critiques the intersection of engineering practices with issues of race and gender. Liebrand is involved in several networks such as IOS Fair Transitions and is a leading board member of Diamonds Delta, an initiative focusing on delta management and social justice policies.
Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands
Teaching and researching in the fields of water use management and food security, with a focus on engineering and social justice.
Department of Psychology