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Philippe Le Billon is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia, with a joint appointment in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. His research interests encompass political geography, political ecology, and war studies. Le Billon's work critically examines the intersections of natural resources and armed conflict, highlighting the political economy of war reconstruction and the resource curse. He employs historically grounded fieldwork and large-N quantitative methods, focusing on regions such as South East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, with significant interest in Latin America. Le Billon strives to make his research policy relevant and has made substantial contributions to the understanding of governance in extractive sectors and food security. He has published numerous academic papers addressing climate change, illicit financial flows, and environmental justice, demonstrating his commitment to addressing pressing global challenges through academic inquiry.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.