Galia Figueroa Alfonso

Country of current residence

Germany

Current institute employer

University of Koblenz-Landau Fortstraße 7 76829 Landau Germany

Degrees / expertise

- Master Degree in Social Development, Latin-American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO), University of Havana, Cuba (2007-2009) - Bachelor of Science in Sociology (Bachelor Degree with Honors), University of Havana, Cuba (2001-2006)

Professional experience

- Assistant Professor and Researcher, Social Studies of Science and Technology Department, Universidad de la Habana, La Habana, Cuba (2011-2015) - Assistant Professor, Sociology Department, Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas, Santa Clara, Cuba (2006-2011)

Supervisors of
doctoral work

Prof. Jan Börner Prof. Dr. Joachim von Braun

Advisor at ZEF

Dr. Wolfram Laube

2022

Figueroa, G.. 2022. Soviet tractors vs. oxen, Agroecology, agricultural policies and political discourse in Cuba. Doctoral thesis at Faculty of Agriculture, University of Bonn.

2018

Armando Nova González , Galia Figueroa Alfonso. 2018. Recent transformations in Cuban agricultural policy and impacts on markets and production. Elem Sci Anth, 6(1):78 . (Open Access) Download [PDF | 2.59MB]
Further Information

Fernandez, M., Nelson, E., Locke, K., Figueroa, G. and Funes-Aguilar, F.. 2018. Cuba’sagrifood system in transition, an introduction to the Elementa Special Feature. Elem SciAnth, 6(1):75 . (Open Access) Download [PDF | 1.84MB]
Further Information

Margarita Fernandez , Justine Williams, Galia Figueroa, Garrett Graddy Lovelace, Mario Machado, Luis Vasquez, Nilda Perez, Leidy Casimiro, Graciela Romero, Fernando Funes Aguilar. 2018. New opportunities, new challenges: Harnessing Cuba’s advances in agroecology and sustainable agriculture in the context of changing relations with the United States. Elem Sci Anth, 6(1):76 . (Open Access) Download [PDF | 2.69MB]
Further Information

Núñez Jover, J.and G. Figueroa Alfonso. 2018. University, Technology and Development: Reflections from the South. Spanish Philosophy of Technology, 24 : 139-150 . Further Information

2017

Núñez Jover, J.; Figueroa Alfonso, G.; Alcázar Quiñones, A. and Proenza. 2017. Universities, Inclusive Development, and Social Innovation: Does That Debate Matter in Cuba?. In: Brundenius, C.; Göransson, B. and Carvalho de Mello, JM. (eds.): Universities, Inclusive Development and Social Innovation. An international perspective.. Springer. 125-146.

2016

Núñez Jover, J.; Figueroa Alfonso, G.; Alcázar Quiñones, A. and Armas Marrero. 2016. Higher Education, Technological Change, and Local Development: Experiences and Challenges in Cuban Context. In: Al-Hakim, L.; Xiaobo Wu ; Koronios, A. and Shou Y. (eds.): Handbook of Research on Driving Competitive Advantage through Sustainable, Lean, and Disruptive Innovation. Chapter 16. IGI Global. 376-395.

Additionals, Curriculum Vitae
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Research countries

Cuba

Professional experience

Degrees

Research affiliation

Agricultural Economics Faculty, University of Bonn

Doctoral research funded by

- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) - Fiat Panis Foundation

Supervisors of
doctoral work

Prof. Jan Börner Prof. Dr. Joachim von Braun

Advisor at ZEF

Dr. Wolfram Laube

Former Junior Researcher

Former Division/Group:
Cultural and Political Change

Galia Figueroa Alfonso

2022

2018

2017

2016

Research & Capacity Development

Doctoral Program

Publications

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