Laura Kor
PhD student
Research interests
- Environment
- Geography
- Sustainable cities & communities (SDG 11)
Contact details
Biography
Laura Kor is a PhD student in the Department of Geography, King's College London, the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and University College London (UCL).
She is interested in applying interdisciplinary ecological and social approaches for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Her research focuses on the protection of useful plant species in Colombia.
Before joining King's, Laura worked as an ecological consultant for a global engineering and development consultancy. She holds a BSc in Biology and MSc in Ecological Management from Imperial College London.
Research
Thesis title: 'Plant conservation in Colombia: Interdisciplinary approaches for the protection of useful plant species'
PhD Supervision
- Primary supervisor: Terry Dawson
- Secondary supervisor: Dr M Diazgranados
- Secondary supervisor: Professor K Homewood
Further details
Research
Political Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services
The Political Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services (PEBES) group provides a collaborative focus for work on the social (re)production of nature, environmental conservation and resource management.
News
King's students and staff spotlight climate and sustainability across February
King’s Sustainability hosts 39 events across February as part of King’s Climate & Sustainability Month to shine a light and come together on these global...
Features
How recognising human plant use can help protect Colombia's biodiversity
PhD student Laura Kor discusses how the idea of 'sustainability-through-use' could help protect Colombia's vast plant biodiversity and her research towards...
Research
Political Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services
The Political Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services (PEBES) group provides a collaborative focus for work on the social (re)production of nature, environmental conservation and resource management.
News
King's students and staff spotlight climate and sustainability across February
King’s Sustainability hosts 39 events across February as part of King’s Climate & Sustainability Month to shine a light and come together on these global...
Features
How recognising human plant use can help protect Colombia's biodiversity
PhD student Laura Kor discusses how the idea of 'sustainability-through-use' could help protect Colombia's vast plant biodiversity and her research towards...