Researchers at the Department study the spatial aspects of interactions between human individuals or societies and their natural and socio-political environments. More specifically, the research focuses on the time-space dynamics and spatial patterns of on-going transition processes, the impacts of anthropogenic changes on both landscape and society, and last but not least, on the role of environmental protection in relation to landscape and urban planning, regional development and the quality of human life.
Research directions
Changes in the socio-spatial aspects and impacts of the transformation of urban spaces
Re-urbanization, urban space recycling and brownfields regeneration
New patterns of space-time behaviours, spatial mobility, and accessibility problems
Socio-spatial aspects and environmental impacts of low-carbon energy transition
Space-time diffusion and social acceptance of renewable energy innovations
Land use conflicts associated with the diffusion of energy innovations and traditional forms energy developments
Geographies of agriculture and food
Spatial and societal contexts of food production in urban, suburban and rural areas
Emerging forms of agriculture in different geographic and socio-cultural conditions
Diversity of living organisms in space, processes and objects of an inanimate nature
Current state, changes and development of natural and cultural landscapes
Natural hazards, geo-hazards, their impacts and the risk management
