A. PERSONAL DETAILS

B. MAIN PUBLICATIONS (last 10 years)

* EIMERMANN, M., HOCHEDEZ, C., KORDEL, S., MORÉN-ALEGRET, R., NIJHOFF, K., TOMOZEIU, D., TORKINGTON, K. & WEIDINGER, T. (2024).Assessing roles and strategies of public sector stakeholders in an evolving (lifestyle) migration industry: the case of the Dutch Emigration Expo.Geografiska Annaler: Series B, Human Geography, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/04353684.2024.2405671.

* MORÉE;N-ALEGRET, R.; MILAZZO, J.; MCAREAVEY, R. & KEAVENEY, K. (2023) Perceptions of sustainability in Ireland’s small villages during immigration times: Exploring discernments of social, economic, and environmental challenges in rural Cavan and Leitrim, Irish Geography, 56(2), 91-122: https://irishgeography.ie/index.php/irishgeography/article/view/1485/1199

* MORÉN-ALEGRET, R.; MAS, A.; WLADYKA, D. (2016) Inter-Group Perceptions and Representations in Two Barcelona Neighbourhoods: Poble Sec and Sagrada Família Compared. In Pastore, F. & Ponzo, I. (eds.) Inter-group Relations and Migrant Integration in European Cities. Changing Neighbourhoods. London: Springer; p. 89-122 (Linked to WP1 & WP3).

* WLADYKA, D.; MORÉN-ALEGRET, R. (2015) Chinese Immigrants in the Sagrada Familia Neighbourhood of Barcelona, Spain: Their Socio-economic Viability and Identity. In Iredale, R. & Guo, F. (eds.) Handbook of Chinese Migration. Identity and Wellbeing. 1 ed. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 238-255 (Linked to WP1 & WP3).

* FATORIC, S.; MORÉN-ALEGRET, R.; KASIMIS, C. (2014) Exploring climate change effects in Euro-Mediterranean protected coastal wetlands: the cases of Aiguamolls de l'Empordà, Spain and Kotychi-Strofylia, Greece. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology, 21, p. 346-360. JCR2013 Impact Factor: 1.771; Rank (Ecology): Q3 (Linked to WP2 & WP3).

* WLADYKA, D.; MORÉN-ALEGRET, R. (2014) Polish Immigration in Barcelona: The Sagrada Familia Neighbourhood as an Arena for Interaction. International Migration, 52, p. 146-164. JCR2014 Impact Factor: 0.679; Ranking (Demography): 17 / 25 (Linked to WP1 & WP3).

* FATORIC, S.; MORÉN-ALEGRET, R. (2013) Integrating local knowledge and perception for assessing vulnerability to climate change in economically dynamic coastal areas: the case of natural protected area Aiguamolls de l'Empordà, Ocean & Coastal Management, 85, p. 90-102. JCR2015 Impact Factor: 1.748; Ranking (Water Resources): 28/83 (Linked to WP2 & WP3).

* MENDOZA, C.; MORÉN-ALEGRET, R. (2013) Exploring methods and techniques for the analysis of sense of place and migration, Progress in Human Geography, 37, p. 762-785. JCR2015 Impact Factor: 5.010; Ranking (Geography): 2 / 76 (Linked to WP1, WP2 & WP3).

* BRUQUETAS, M.; GARCÉS, B.; MORÉN-ALEGRET, R.; PENNINX, R.; RUIZ, E. (2011) The Case of Spain. In Zincone, G. et al. (eds.) Migration Policymaking in Europe. The Dynamics of Actors and Contexts in Past and Present, Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press; p. 291-326. (Linked to WP1 & WP3).

* MORÉN-ALEGRET, R. (2011) When Love Comes to Town and When it is Missing. International Migration, Marriage, Divorce and Being Single in Small Towns and Rural Areas in Spain. In Heikkillä, E. & Yeoh, B. (eds.) International Marriages in the Time of Globalization. New York: Nova Science Publishers; pp. 103-116. (Linked to WP1 & WP3).

* HUGO, G.; MORÉN-ALEGRET, R. (2008) International Migration to Non-Metropolitan Areas of High Income Countries: Editorial Introduction. Population, Space and Place, 14, p.473-477. JCR Impact Factor: 1.781 ; Ranking (Demography): 5 / 25 ; Ranking (Geography): 15 / 76. (Linked to WP1, WP2 & WP3).

* MORÉN-ALEGRET, Ricard (2008) Ruralphilia and Urbophobia versus Urbophilia and Ruralphobia? Lessons from Immigrant Integration Processes in Small Towns and Rural Areas in Spain. Population, Space and Place, 14, p. 537-552. JCR Impact Factor: 1.781 ; Ranking (Demography): 5 / 25 ; Ranking (Geography): 15 / 76. (Linked to WP1, WP2 & WP3).

C. MAIN INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH EVALUATION ACTIVITIES

* (2015-…) Evaluator for the Horizon 2020 Research Program of the European Commission.

* (2007-…) Evaluator for the Agencia Nacional de Evaluación y Prospectiva, ANEP, Madrid.

* (2007-2012) Evaluator for the European Science Foundation, ESF.

D. MAIN RESEARCH PROJECTS AND CONTRACTS (last 10 years)

*HAMLETS_Recercaixa2016. HAMLETS. Immigration and Sustainable Development in Small Villages. Programa RecerCaixa (Obra Social ‘La Caixa’ & Asociación Catalana de Universidades Públicas, ACUP). Morén-Alegret, Ricard. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, UAB, 2017-2019. Investigador Principal.

*2014SGR1499. Equip INTERFASE  Grup de Recerca en Recursos Marins i Costaners, Territoris, Paisatges i Migracions. Convocatòria SGR 2014, AGAUR, Generalitat de Catalunya. PI: Breton, F. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). 2014-2017. Participant.

*HOME/2009/EIFX/CA/1827. Concordia Discors. Understanding conflict and Integrations Outcomes of Inter-Group Relations and integration Policies in selected Neighbourhoods of Five European Cities. European Commission. PI (Spanish branch): Morén Alegret, R. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). 31/12/2010-30/10/2012. [Global Project coordinator: F. Pastore, FIERI, Italia].

*CSO2009-13909. La integración de inmigrantes y el rol de diversas organizaciones en conseguir ciudades pequeñas y áreas rurales más sostenibles. Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Subprograma de Proyectos de Investigación Fundamental no orientada. Programa Nacional de Proyectos de Investigación Fundamental, en el marco del VI Plan Nacional de Investigación Científica, Desarrollo e Innovación Tecnológica 2008-2011. PI: Morén Alegret, R. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. 01/01/2010 - 31/12/2013.

* 2009SGR0728. Grup de Recerca sobre Migracions GRM. Departament d'Universitats, Recerca i Societat de la Informació. Convocatòria SGR2009, AGAUR, Generalitat de Catalunya. PI: Morén Alegret, R. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). 23/09/2009 - 30/04/2014.

* SEJ2006-14857. Inmigración extranjera, sentido de lugar e identidad territorial en cinco pequeñas ciudades de España. Una investigación-acción participativa geográfica comparada. Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia. 2004-2007. PI: Morén Alegret, R., Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). 01/10/2006-30/09/2009.

E. ACADEMIC TRAINING (Title / University / Year)

F. SUPERVISED PhD THESES:

* Albert Mas. Immigració estrangera a l'entorn d'espais d'interès natural. Una comparació internacional entre localitats de l'Alt Empordà (Espanya) i l'Alentejo Litoral (Portugal). Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Viva: 08/04/2014. Director: R. Morén-Alegret.

* Sandra Fatoric. Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change in the Mediterranean region. Climate out of balance in Aiguamolls de l'Empordà?. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Viva: 20/02/2014. Director: R. Morén-Alegret.

* Dawid Wladyka. Inter-Ethnic Experiences of Polish Immigrants in South-Western European Neighborhoods. Comparing Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, and Empuriabrava, Castelló d'Empúries. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Viva: 28/11/2013. Codirector: R. Morén-Alegret

* Montserrat Feixas Vihé. Migration Movements between Pakistan and South Western Europe. Pakistani migratory networks in Catalonia. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Viva: 19/12/2007. Codirector: R. Morén-Alegret.

G. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL SITUATION