Human - space interaction
This field has a strong social aspect. By realizing that human behaviour is one of the most important drivers of change of the environment we seek for concepts, methods and models which explicitly include the human influence.
Focus is on measuring and modelling individual behaviour of people as integrated part of environmental systems. The goal is to better understand and develop methods and techniques which enable a better design and management of social-ecological systems
Our research on human-space interaction includes the following research topics:
- concepts and methods to communicate spatial information and enhance public participation;
- the theory of complex adaptive systems, and the application of agent-based modelling;
- study of human movement behaviour.
PhD projects:
Post-doc projects:
- Kathleen Neumann (VENI grant): Rural migration and environmental degradation: A vicious cycle?
Recently finished PhDs:
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Exploring the effects of feedbacks on land system behaviour : A Complex Adaptive Systems approach
Wageningen University. Promotor(en): A.K. Bregt; M.M. Bakker, co-promotor(en): A. Ligtenberg. - Wageningen : Wageningen University - ISBN 9789463433334 - p. -
Interplay between land-use dynamics and changes in hydrological regime in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta
Land Use Policy 73 (2018). - ISSN 0264-8377 - p. 269 - 280. -
Resilience through adaptation
PLoS ONE 12 (2017)2. - ISSN 1932-6203 -
Marine complex adaptive systems : theory, legislation and management practices
Wageningen University. Promotor(en): Arnold Bregt, co-promotor(en): M. Craglia. - Wageningen : Wageningen University - ISBN 9789463431255 - p. -
Balancing options for shrimp farming : a landscape approach to investigate the future of shrimp farming in the Mekong Delta
Wageningen University. Promotor(en): Johan Verreth; Arnold Bregt, co-promotor(en): Roel Bosma. - Wageningen : Wageningen University - ISBN 9789462574984 - p. -
Spatial information in public consultation within environmental impact assessments
Wageningen University. Promotor(en): Arnold Bregt, co-promotor(en): Arend Ligtenberg; T.N. Kibutu. - Wageningen : Wageningen University - ISBN 9789462573314 - p. -
Exploring pedestrian movement patterns
Wageningen University. Promotor(en): Arnold Bregt, co-promotor(en): M. Wachowicz; Arend Ligtenberg. - S.l. : s.n. - ISBN 9789461732712 - p.
Key publications:
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An Investigation of the Role of Social Dynamics in Conversion to Sustainable Integrated Mangrove-Shrimp Farming in Ben Tre Province, Vietnam
Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography 39 (2018)3. - ISSN 0129-7619 - p. 421 - 437. -
Cooperation can improve the resilience of common-pool resource systems against over-harvesting
Ecological Complexity 40 (2019)B. - ISSN 1476-945X - 22 p. -
Roles and drivers of agribusiness shaping Climate-Smart Landscapes : A review
Sustainable Development 26 (2018)6. - ISSN 0968-0802 - p. 533 - 543. -
The social side of spatial decision support systems : Investigating knowledge integration and learning
Environmental Science & Policy 76 (2017). - ISSN 1462-9011 - p. 177 - 184. -
Resilience through adaptation
PLoS ONE 12 (2017)2. - ISSN 1932-6203 -
Social Media: the new resource
In: Research in Landscape Architecture / , van den Brink, Adri, Bruns, Diedrich, Tobi, Hilde, Bell, Simon. - : Routledge - ISBN 9781138020924 - p. 136 - 190. -
Which sensitivity analysis method should I use for my agent-based model?
Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation 19 (2016)1. - ISSN 1460-7425 -
How is spatial information used in environmental impact assessment in Kenya?
Journal of environmental assessment policy and management 17 (2015)03. - ISSN 1464-3332 - 21 p. -
Urbanized deltas as complex adaptive systems: Implications for planning and design
Built Environment 40 (2014)2. - ISSN 0263-7960 - p. 156 - 168. -
Validation of isovist variables as predictors of perceived landscape openness
Landscape and Urban Planning 125 (2014). - ISSN 0169-2046 - p. 140 - 145.