University of Bern
Senior Researcher - GIUB & CDE
I have been working at the University of Bern for about ten years, part-time — alongside my field activities in Senegal. Senior Researcher at GIUB and co-head of the Sustainable Land Systems impact area at CDE, I pursue research that serves a purpose: rooted in territories, in service of those who inhabit them.
GIUB
Institute of Geography
One of the largest geography institutes in Switzerland, part of the Faculty of Science. Research on society-environment interactions, territorial dynamics and landscape transformations.
CDE
Centre for Development and Environment
Interdisciplinary research and teaching centre dedicated to sustainable development. Transdisciplinary approach, partnerships with the Global South, science-policy-society interface.
Research focus
My research centres on food systems and the agroecological transition in the Sahel, with strong territorial roots in Senegal (Petite Côte and Casamance). I explore the links between local knowledge, technological innovation and natural resource governance.
Current projects
ARTS
Agroecology for Resilient Territories in Senegal
Transdisciplinary research, Living Labs, biochar, IoT, participatory mapping and arts in service of the agroecological transition.
AgroVoiceS
The voices of the agroecological transition
Media documentation and advocacy for the transition to sustainable food systems in Senegal. Documentaries, participatory videos, photo essays.
Sparks - AI & Agroecology
Bridging Agroecology and AI
Multilingual AI chatbot (Wolof, French) for agroecological knowledge dissemination in Casamance.