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Veruska Prado A. Weiß, Dr.

Research Associate

Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden)

Dresden, Germany

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Social scientist and nutritionist with interdisciplinary and intersectoral research experience in the field of food and nutrition security.

My organisation

“Founded in 1828, TUD Dresden University of Technology has a history that stretches back nearly 200 years. With a wide range of subjects, our university plays an outstanding role in Germany’s university landscape. At TUD, science and engineering work together with the humanities, cultural and social sciences and medicine to find solutions to the greatest challenges of our time. As a partner of the DRESDEN-concept Science and Innovation Campus, TUD is also a member of a one-of-a-kind network of research and cultural institutions.” (Source: https://tu-dresden.de/tu-dresden/profil?set_language=en))
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About me

16 years of research practice on the topics: Food and Nutrition Policies; Food systems, Food (in)equity; Intersectional analysis; and social engagement.

In-depth knowledge with interdisciplinary, intersectoral projects and mixed-methods research.

Skills

  • Empirical Social Science
  • project management
  • multicultural and interdisciplinary background
  • Team Work
  • Time management
  • outcome oriented
  • contextual thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • reliability
  • Analytical thinking
  • qualitative social research
  • empathy
  • self-reflection
  • Proactivity

Interests

  • urban garden
  • partnership
  • sustainability
  • Education
  • Life long learning
  • social cohesion
  • food justice
  • common values
  • social interactions
  • social participation
  • food-centered actions
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Intersectionality
  • socio-cultural values
  • food systems transformation

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