I am a human geographer and landscape researhcer whose research has for the most part focused on participatory spatial plannning and applying GIS for participation in place-based assessments of local experiential knowledge on ecosystem services and landscapes.

My research has increased understanding of the role of socio-cultural values and perceptions for transdisciplinary planning and management of sustainable societies. My research interests link to a holistic understanding of human-environment interactions in spatial context and are situated at the interface of human and natural sciences. In general, I have applied an integrated human geography and landscape ecological perspective to promote sustainable planning and management of multifunctional landscapes under the social-ecological systems framework.

I have methodological interest in integration of expert and local knowledge, aiming to enhance a transdisciplinary approach in landscape management. Recently, I have developed my research interests to integrating emerging spatial information and technologies (such as 3D virtual landscapes and 3D city models) to promote participatory approaches for assessing perceived quality of the environment in a place-based way.