RiverCity

Name

Adelina Lundell

Nationality

Sweden, Gothenburg, 1982

Academic

background

Social sciences and environmental studies (Human Ecology)

Work

experiences

Project for Miljöbron. Universeum.

Motivation

and Expectation

Put theoretical knowledge into practice!

Interested in sustainable city planning from a human ecological perspective.

Other interests

Music, dancing, traveling, environmental and social issues, politics.

Contact info

Name

Aditya Muharam

Nationality

Indonesia, Jakarta, 19840717

Academic

background

Bachelor of Art in International Relations, University of Indonesia, 2007; Master programme in Global Studies 2009, Gothenburg University

Work

experiences

1. Programme assistant, Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence, 2009

2. Sales Management Trainee, Phillip Morris Indonesia 2008-2009

3. Programme assistant, Voice of Human Rights Indonesia 2008

Motivation

and Expectation

Learn on city planning and sustainable development in practice

Other interests

Football, Juventus, Social Media

Contact info

[email protected]

Name

ASM Mujahidul Islam (Shaheen)

Nationality

Rangpur, Bangladesh & 24 January

Academic

background

Masters in Global Studies (on going)

Masters in Logistics & Transport Management (2007)

Bachelor in Business Administration, BBA (2001)

Work

experiences

Marketing Executive (2002-2004) in ACI Limited, Bangladesh

Marketing Researcher (2001) in ACI Limited, Bangladesh

Motivation

and Expectation

I love to work on research. It gives me feelings of bringing something new and something useful to the world.

Other interests

Love music, dance, sports, photography, traveling, and movies. Enjoy cooking & experimenting on it.

Love making friends all over the world.

Contact info

Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Mobile: +46 73 909 5121

Name

Bui Trang Phuong Nam

Nationality

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

Academic

background

Mathematics - Bachelor

Environmental Management and Economics - Master at Handelshogskolan

Work

experiences

Teaching at highschools and university in Vietnam

Motivation

and Expectation

Finish my master- short-term and study PhD (in US, maybe) - long-term

After that, return to VN to continue teaching

Other interests

Badminton, pingpong

Contact info

[email protected]

Name

Emma Josefson

Nationality

Sweden

Academic

background

At present persuing a master's degree in Spatial Planning at Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, to earn the title Planning Architect. Prior to this I enrolled in random courses in environmental science and global studies at the Gothenburg University

Work

experiences

Two internships at the municipality of Trollhättan's Planning department where I was to make a survey of the city centre and to propose future development and use of the city core

Motivation

and Expectation

To learn how to work with people from other fields of knowledge, as a way to prepare myself for my working life where I see myself cooperating with stakeholders and parties with very varying interests and priorities."

Other interests

Contact info

[email protected]

Name

Hannes Sonnsjö

Nationality

Sweden, Kristianstad

Academic

background

Bachelor Degree in Political Science (Örebro University) with Peace and Conflict Studies as main area.

Work

experiences

Chairman of the Association of Foreign Affairs - Utrikespolitiska Föreningen. (2007 Malmö Högskola)

Motivation

and Expectation

To see how public administrators are involved in the city planning and to what extent they have an environmental focus in their work.

Also, to see how the city can be developed in terms of recreation areas within the city.

Other interests

Music is my main interest. Has dedicated 10 of my 30 square meters on building a studio in which I sit a lot!

Contact info

Name

Jonas Per Eric Wilson

Nationality

Sweden, Värnamo, 840504

Academic

background

A bachelor's degree in Human Resource management from Örebro University with focus on psychology. One year of Human Ecology studies at the University of Gothenburg. Presently in the Master Programme in Global Studies at the University of Gothenburg.

Work

experiences

I have only been employed by one company, Poståkeriet Värnamo, where I was a driver delivering boxes to companies in Värnamo with surroundings. Otherwise I have played much football and been involved in Örebro SK Ungdom (football club for children) as a coach and lecturer. Presently I play with Lunden ÖBK here in Gothenburg.

Motivation

and Expectation

To begin with I looked forward to some practical work, and I still do that, but now I am also keen on learning from everyone in the group and testing all the education I have had in debates with others. I guess I will try to be the voice of nature (hmm, I should mention that I very much see humans as nature too), producing naive ideas that can be rejected later on, but that maybe creates discussion and some creativity.

Other interests

Well, I must say I know everything about sports in general, especially football. But lately I have noticed myself watching usual news rather than sports news, so I guess something is happening with me. I like training a lot, and me and my violinist Anna has a music project going on where I mostly play guitar and also some piano (someone has said it sounds like jewish folk music...) I am terribly interested in music and at the moment I am more or less in love with the music made by Owen Pallett, a canadien violinist and genious. I am bad in crafts.

Contact info

[email protected]

Name

Mai Dinh Quy

Nationality

Vietnam, Binh Duong-830423

Academic

background

I have academic background about economics e.g microeconomics, macroeconomics and environmental economics

Work

experiences

I worked as a teacher about 3years before I came Sweden to study about environmental management and economics at Gothengburg Uni.

Motivation

and Expectation

I expect to gain much knowledge when I take part in this Project. I hope learn something news when joint discussion with classmates

Other interests

My hobbies are listening music, shopping, and watching TV. I also love football and swimming very much. My personal interest is how to help people as possible as and so on

Contact info

Name

Nining Widiyati

Nationality

Indonesia, 3 June 1975

Academic

background

Bachelor in Chemical Engineer Bandung Institute of Technology

Master Program in Environmental Management and Economics Gothenburg University

Work

experiences

Environmental Department Republic of Indonesia

experience in city planning process from different perspectives

Motivation

and Expectation

To learn & enjoy by being with so many people from various interesting background; get a powerful insight of Sustainable Urban Development acknowledging the fact that

"the best is yet to come"

Other interests

cooking, fashion

Contact info

[email protected]

Name

Riffat Zahra

Nationality

Pakistan

Academic

background

Masters in Global Studies

Masters in Applied Psychology

Bachelors in Education

Work

experiences

Social Work and Teaching

Motivation

and Expectation

The biggest expectation is that I will master the things which I am unable to do now.

Other interests

Painting,Travelling, Photography,Cooking

Contact info

[email protected]

Name

Rita Martha Wanjiku

Nationality

Kenyan, 25th 08

Academic

background

Masters in Environmental Mangement and Economics.Gothenburg University.

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management-ABE London

Bachelor's in Environmental Science-Kenyatta University

Work

experiences

Lafarge Ecosystems Kenya

SPEK-Society For Protection of Environment in Kenya.

Motivation

and Expectation

I expect to integrate with the rest of my classmates n share information on the different backgrounds that we all have.

Put in to practice the knowledge i will acquire throughout the course in our project case study.

Other interests

Shopping,Reading ,Swimming,socialising and travelling.

Contact info

[email protected]

+46762317069

Name

Saiful Islam Rossi

Nationality

Bangladesh, Dhaka, 24.11.1984

Academic

background

MSc in International Business & Trade; Bachelor in Business Administration

Work

experiences

Worked under International Division for a local firm over 10 months; 'Internship' from an ICT firm for 4 months; Brand Management Contract for 3 months

Motivation

and Expectation

To learn & enjoy by being with so many people from various interesting background; get a powerful insight of Sustainable Urban Development acknowledging the fact that

"the best is yet to come"

Other interests

Music, Movies, History, Business Information, Travelling & Soccer

Contact info

Mobile: 0760882206; Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Name

Samira Heshmatzadeh

Nationality

Iran, Tehran, 1985

Academic

background

Master of Science in international business and trade in Gothenburg University,

Bachelor in economic science, business economy in Allameh Tabatabai University (ATU) in Iran

Work

experiences

Working as project manager in Naghshe-Click International research institute in Iran

Working as project assistance in Shahid Beheshti University

Working in graduate department of ATU University

Teaching mathematic and statistic in private sector

Motivation

and Expectation

Interested in working as a group especially in big projects. Also I am very ambitious helping people solving problems. I’m mad at difficult and complex issues and problems, trying to find a best fitted solution for them. So the fact is that by taking this course not only my academic skills would improve but also my social ones.

Other interests

interested in climbing and jogging

Playing music and all groups hobbies

Contact info

Name

Tohori Tsuchiya

Nationality

Japan, Tokyo, 19880607

Academic

background

Bachelor at Civil and Environmental  Engineering

Work

experiences

Teaching experience at Sweden, survey assistance related to management of local  convenience stores in Japan

Motivation

and Expectation

To work with people with different specific backgrounds and to achieve one project is a great advantage for my study. Also, I would like to know more about Gothenburg where I am.

Other interests

Watching and playing football, traveling around the world, meeting new people, cycling, running, organizing events, camping.

Contact info

[email protected]

Name

Vasa Peric

Nationality

Swedish-Serbian, 12.02.84 Belgrade (Serbia)

Academic

background

Bsc Business and Administration/Accounting major

Msc Management

Work

experiences

Project management thesis writing/

Industry and telecomunications working experience.

Bar owner.

Motivation

and Expectation

Great time with interesting people and interesting project.

Grow as a individual during this time and learn more about different processes. Pass with distinction on the end :)

Other interests

swimming, making great food and traveling. Good vine is also a plus. I enjoy meeting new people and evolving in every single way.

Contact info

Mobile 0700922776

[email protected]

[email protected]

Name

Elisabeth Undén

Nationality

Sweden, Hallsberg 21st of November 1976

Academic

background

Master in Mathematical statistics, Master in Environmental Science

Work

experiences

Worked at an Environmental consultant at two different firms, Koucky & Partners and FluxSense AB.

Worked at both Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg with teaching, research and coordinating projects in air quality and sustainable urban development.

Worked at The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC) (Naturskyddsföreningen) with congestion charges.

Motivation

and Expectation

That the project as a whole will push the knowledge base and ideas on sustainable urban development future and to give input to important planning processes for the City of Gothenburg.

To learn a lot and have fun.

Other interests

Contact info

Name

Lena Viktorsson

Nationality

Sweden

Academic

background

Course coordinator and advisor for the case study course 'Project management in Sustainable Development' 2008-2010

Participant in the case study course 2007

Master of Science in physical oceanography, 2007

Work

experiences

Most of my experience is within the academia. I am currently working as a Ph.D. student in oceanography. My work is related to eutrophication problems and focuses on exchange of nutrients between sediment and overlying water on the Baltic sea and a fjord system north of Gothenburg.

Apart from my academic work I have studied Spanish in Latin America and worked as a volunteer for environmental NGOs in Ecuador. Part time jobs during my years as a student includes waitress, security guard, park and green area maintenance and work in the health care sector.

Motivation

and Expectation

"From the past three years with this course I have seen our definition of sustainable development becoming more users friendly. By that I mean that it is not only a few words on a paper but something that describe how we can develop, plan and build our society to make it sustainable.

I hope this year’s study will show how the area around the Gota River and all of us that use it can become sustainable. I am also looking forward to get to know a lot of new persons and see how they understand the concept of sustainable development."

Other interests

When not at work I spend much of my time rolling around on a mat with other people. The sport is called Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (no, it is not Capoeira) and you can find more info about it at www.grappling.se. I recommend everyone that do not dislike close contact to try it!

Contact info

Name

Ulf Ernstson

Nationality

Sweden, Trollhättan 12 maj 1958

Academic

background

Current employment at the University of Gothenburg

2009-2010;  Postdoc., environmental coordinator, teacher, Department of Human and Economic Geography, Center for Regional Analysis, School of Economics at Göteborg University.

2007-2008 Researcher, environmental coordinator, teacher, Department of Human Geography, Center for Regional Analysis, School of Economics at Göteborg University.

I have previously held doctoral position at Department of Human Geography, School of Economics at Göteborg University. I have been environmental manager for the project to introduce environmental management systems (ISO 14001) at the School, is currently working as environmental coordinator for the School.

Work

experiences

Approximately 10 years experience in the automotive and aerospace industry as NC services operator, planning engineer, designer, and technical consultant.

I have experience from designing components and develop technical systems in the car industry. Experience working with various CAD programs (Cadam, CATIA, Strim 100) and GIS software (ArcInfo, ArcGIS, MapInfo). I have completed, and graduated, from a number of courses, environmental management training (SIFU) in 1996,  Master exam in Human Geography (University of Gothenburg) in 1995, Industrial Administration (higher specialization course, Nils-Ericsson School Trollhättan) 1982, 4-year technical school, machine (Nils-Ericsson School, Trollhättan, Sweden), 1978

Motivation

and Expectation

My motivation for the project is large, although the time I have available is somewhat limited. I am very interested in environmental issues. Have studied and been involved in various environmental issues, problems and solutions since 1990. I expect this year's case study course will be as good as usual, but after the initial weeks, I think it will be the best in years

Other interests

Leisure interests is sports as running, cycling, reading literature, travel, and culture in all forms, not least cafe visits, play guitar in a hobby band and to sail with the boat

Contact info

[email protected]

Tel. 031-7861422"