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Sofia Cele is an Associate Professor in Human Geography at Uppsala University, specializing in critical urban cultural geography. She holds a PhD in Human Geography and has a diverse educational background in urban regional planning, journalism, creative writing, horticulture, and garden design. Her research centers on identity processes, creativity, and place theory, with significant contributions to fields such as children's geographies, urban politics, and everyday politics. Cele's methodological interests include experimental qualitative methods and creative writing, reflecting her focus on the subjective narratives that individuals create within broader political contexts. Over her career, she has been involved in various academic projects examining people's relationships with urban environments and how these are shaped by political and social structures. She teaches courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on urban theory, qualitative methods, and social cultural geography. Currently, she supervises multiple PhD students and continues to engage with research that critically analyzes the implications of urban planning and gardening practices in contemporary society.
Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden
Researching critical urban cultural geography and teaching at various academic levels.
General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.