Dr. Tatiana Thieme

Biography

Tatiana's research focuses on forms of entrepreneurial makeshift urbanism and its effects, with specific interests in cultural economic geographies that occur within precarious urban environments. Her research includes four sub-themes: youth geographies and 'hustle' economies; urban political ecology related to sanitation and waste; social enterprise development; and migration in cities. Tatiana's academic journey includes a BA in Anthropology and Dance from Cornell University, an MSc in Law and Anthropology from the London School of Economics, and a PhD in Human Geography from the University of Cambridge. She has held positions as a lecturer at both the University of Cambridge and University College London, contributing significantly to the academic community through various teaching and mentoring roles. She has also participated in advisory roles for action research projects focused on improving access to urban sanitation and nutrition in underserved communities in Kenya, India, the Philippines, and South Africa. Tatiana is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a member of several leading academic associations. Her work exemplifies a commitment to integrating critical academic reflection with practice to foster positive social change.

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