Erasmus University Rotterdam

(Rod) R.A. Mena Fluhmann

(Rod) R.A. Mena Fluhmann
PhD-AiO Researcher International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) ISS PhD
Location
Kortenaerkade 12, 's-Gravenhage
Room
I 4-04
Telephone
+31 70 4260504
Email
mena@iss.nl

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Rodrigo Mena is a socio-environmental researcher and consultant, working on resilience and vulnerability to disasters and conflict, as well as on humanitarian aid governance and applied fieldwork research. Experience conducting fieldwork in conflict and disaster zones, like South Sudan, Chile and Afghanistan. Have worked in Africa, Latin America, Europe, Oceania and Asia.

Currently, he is involved in the project “When disasters meet conflict” at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam. His primary focus is on humanitarian aid response to disasters occurring in high-intensity conflict-affected scenarios.

For more than a decade he has worked in academia, public…

Rodrigo Mena is a socio-environmental researcher and consultant, working on resilience and vulnerability to disasters and conflict, as well as on humanitarian aid governance and applied fieldwork research. Experience conducting fieldwork in conflict and disaster zones, like South Sudan, Chile and Afghanistan. Have worked in Africa, Latin America, Europe, Oceania and Asia.

Currently, he is involved in the project “When disasters meet conflict” at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam. His primary focus is on humanitarian aid response to disasters occurring in high-intensity conflict-affected scenarios.

For more than a decade he has worked in academia, public and private sector, government, local and international NGOs and the UN. Next to doing fieldwork in hostile, complex and remote areas, he has also led humanitarian aid groups and conducted research after the occurrence of several disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, floods, storms and droughts.

At the academic level, he has taught at universities and is the author of articles and book chapters. His latest publications are related to resilience and vulnerability to socio-environmental disasters and conflicts; climate change, peak oil and transition strategies; urban agriculture and food security; and applied fieldwork research.

He holds degrees in Sociology (Magna Cum Laude), Political and Social Science (Cum Laude), a Master of Environments from the University of Melbourne (H1, Magna Cum Laude) and diplomas in methodology and socioenvironmental topics, including Quantitative Multivariable Analysis, Environmental Impact Assessment, Public Policy, and Sustainable Development.

Regarding applied research, Rod has experience and training in the development of fieldwork in hostile, complex and remote areas, being certified by United Nations, Red Cross, Centre for Safety and Development, GCORE, and RedR Emergency Response.

Areas of study:

  • Socio-environmental disasters and conflicts
  • Humanitarian Aid
  • Environmental Sociology
  • Resilience and social vulnerability
  • Urban agriculture and food security
  • Climate change, peak oil, transition strategies, environmental education and limits to growth
  • Methodology of transdisciplinary research, and
  • Research and fieldwork in hostile, complex and remote areas

Professional Associations:

  • Board Member, International Humanitarian Studies Association (IHSA)
  • Convener and Managing Coordinator of the Ecology, Conflict Risks, Forced Migration & Peace (ECR-FMP) commission, International Peace Research Association (IPRA)
  • Member, International Studies Association (ISA)
  • Editorial Board Member, ISS Blog on Global Development and Social Justice (BLISS)

  • PhD-AiO Researcher

    University
    Erasmus University Rotterdam
    School
    International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
    Department
    ISS PhD
    Country
    Nederland
    Telephone
    +31 70 4260504

  • IPRA Ecology and Peace Commission

    Additional Information
    The Ecology and Peace Commission (EPC) of the International Peace Research Association (IPRA) addresses the relationship between the Earth and Human systems, and their impacts on peace.
    Role
    Chair and Managing Coordinator
    Start date approval
    Jan/2017
    End date approval
    Feb/0021

    International Humanitarian Studies Association (IHSA)

    Additional Information
    The International Humanitarian Studies Association engaged with the study of humanitarian crises caused by disasters, conflict or political instability.
    Role
    Board Member
    Obtained Wage
    no
    Start date approval
    Nov/2018
    End date approval
    Nov/2020

    Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU)

    Additional Information
    AREU is an independent research institute based in Kabul. It's mission is to inform and influence policy and practice by conducting high-quality, policy-relevant, and evidence-based research.
    Role
    Visiting Scholar
    Obtained Wage
    no
    Start date approval
    Dec/2017
    End date approval
    Dec/2018

Address

Visiting address

Kortenaerkade 12 2518 AX 's-Gravenhage

Postal address

Postbus 29776 2502 LT 's-Gravenhage