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Sebastian Fastenrath joined the Institute of Geography at the University of Bern as a Substitute Professor of Economic Geography in July 2025. His research and teaching focus on economic and urban geography, addressing intersectional themes of innovation and sustainability. His work investigates human-environment interactions and resilient urban and regional development amidst major societal challenges. Sebastian takes an interdisciplinary approach in his projects, engaging public and private stakeholders, civil society, and philanthropy in addressing pressing issues like sustainable and inclusive regional development, circular economy, and decarbonisation. He previously served as an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne and held positions as a PostDoc at the University of Vienna. He has contributed to several major research projects, and his interests include decarbonization, climate change adaptation, and resilience-related strategies in urban contexts.
University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland
Teaching and research focus on economic and urban geography.
University of Melbourne • Melbourne, Australia
Focus on sustainable society and urban resilience.
University of Vienna • Vienna, Austria
Research in sustainable urban and regional development.
University of Melbourne • Melbourne, Australia
Research on resilient cities and innovation.
University of Cologne • Cologne, Germany
Involved in various research projects and teaching responsibilities.
Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).