Jinat Hossain
Dr. Jinat Hossain is a Post-doctoral Researcher at the Department of Geography, University of Zurich, and a Scientific Researcher at the Institute of Geography, University of Bern, Switzerland. A feminist scholar, her work spans trans/interdisciplinary themes, with a particular focus on feminist political ecology, climate change adaptation and development politics, transformative change, epistemic justice and the feminist political economy of land, body, and labor. Dr. Hossain’s research is grounded in qualitative methodologies, with a geographical focus on Switzerland and Bangladesh. Her academic training blends gender studies, development studies, and human geography, with research experience across Bangladesh, Norway, Belgium, and Switzerland. Beyond her academic pursuits, Dr. Hossain is actively involved in science communication initiatives. In addition to her academic work, she is a fiction writer, actor, and visual content creator, contributing to interdisciplinary and creative expressions in research and public engagement.
Country/Region of interest/research focus: South Asia, Bangladesh