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Nathaniel O'Grady is a cultural political geographer whose research specializes in governance during emergencies and the crises resulting from humanitarian disasters. His research examines development risk-based governance in the UK and its role in enhancing resilience to global pandemics. Currently, his work focuses on creating critical national infrastructure that is resilient to the challenges posed by the climate crisis. O'Grady's research highlights the importance of understanding how governance operates during emergencies, illustrating the implications for global futures as governments adapt to engage with a wider environment that affects citizens. He teaches a variety of modules in BSc International Disaster Management and MSc Disaster Management, covering topics such as Disaster Politics and Security, as well as Resilience Infrastructures in an Uncertain World. He is keen to supervise PhD projects that investigate crises through a cultural and political geographic lens, drawing connections to the UN Sustainable Development Goals agreed upon by UN member states in 2015. O'Grady's expertise intersects with human ecology, anthropogeography, governance, and security politics.
University of Manchester • Manchester, England
Teaching modules focused on disaster management and humanitarian response, while conducting research on governance during emergencies.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.