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Alexandre Pereira Santos

Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Geosciences and Geoinformation, University of Bonn

Dr Alexandre Pereira Santos is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Geosciences and Geoinformation at the University of Bonn, where he focuses on the future of climate vulnerability and the adaptation of coastal megacities in South and Southeast Asia.

He is also co-principal investigator for YourVoice TB, a pilot project based on arts and participatory GIS that focuses on experiences of tuberculosis treatment in Nepal. Alexandre has international experience in urban geography, planning and design, spanning teaching, advocacy and practice.

His research uses mixed methods across climate and health vulnerability, urban development, demography and geographic information. He works on integrative approaches, with interests in systemic risks, complexity and the dynamics of vulnerability.