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Joan Camilo Lopez is a PhD candidate specializing in Human Geography and Urban Studies at the London School of Economics. His research focuses on the experiences of forcibly displaced communities, particularly in Medellin, Colombia, where he has conducted ethnographic fieldwork. His master's thesis, titled 'Territories of Contestation in Medellin: Destierro, Memory, Youth, State,' examines how displacement affects individuals' understanding of place and territory. Lopez has developed interests in how communities impacted by Colombia's internal conflict organize vis-à-vis violence and peace. He documents the lives of youth community leaders in Medellin, emphasizing grassroots peacebuilding practices and the aesthetics of social movements. His current academic inquiries explore concepts of state and nation-building as embedded in the processes of forced displacement. Lopez has co-authored books and articles on peacebuilding and social transformation, bringing attention to youth activism and the significance of historical memory in conflict resolution.
Columbia University • New York, New York
Teaching courses on negotiation and conflict resolution.
City College of New York, City University of New York • New York, New York
Teaching in the Anthropology Department.
Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict and Complexity (AC4), Earth Institute • New York, New York
Conducting research related to youth, peace, and security.
Department of Economics