Adaptación climática transformativa, acción climática a nivel local, planificación urbana y territorial, servicios ecosistémicos y soluciones basadas en la naturaleza, evaluación ambiental estratégica

- Lecturer in bachelor programs
2022: Guest Professor of Territorial Planning and Management Course (online). Hydrology Engineering Program, Ikiam Amazon Regional University, Ecuador.
2021: Professor in the International Postgraduate Course - Summer School "Assessing and Modeling Ecosystem Services". Ikiam Amazon Regional University, Ecuador - Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany.
2021: Guest Professor of Territorial Planning Course (online). Hydrology Engineering Program, Ikiam Amazon Regional University, Ecuador.
2020: Guest Professor of Territorial Planning Course (online). Water Science Engineering Program, Ikiam Amazon Regional University, Ecuador.
2022: Guest Professor of Biodiversity, Landscape, and Territory Course, School of Architecture, University of Talca, Chile.
2021: Professor of Strategic Environmental Assessment Course: Tools and Methodologies Applied to Territorial Planning in Chile, Biobío Regional Government.
2018-2022: Responsible lecturer: Geographical projects, Research seminar, Spatial Planning. Bachelor in Geography, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile.
2018-2021: Guest lecturer course: territorial planning (videoconference). Engineering career in ecosystems, Ikiam Amazon Regional University, Ecuador.
2016: Guest lecturer course: planning and conservation of the territory. University of Concepción, Chile.
2012: Guest lecturer in a special program within the framework of the Millennium Nucleus in Intercultural research. Course: Geotechnologies applied to territorial study. Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile.
2011: Responsible lecturer: Integrated Management of Natural Resources. School of Environmental Sciences, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile.

- Lecturer in Doctoral, Master and Diploma programs
2022 - 2023: Sustainability Module Coordinator. Doctoral Program in Territorial Planning and Sustainability. Catholic University of Temuco.
2022 - 2023: Professor of Sustainable Territorial Planning Course. Doctoral Program in Territorial Planning and Sustainability. Catholic University of Temuco.
2022 - 2023: Professor of Ecosystem Services Course. Master's in Natural Resources. Catholic University of Temuco, Chile.
2022: Professor of the Course: Normative Framework and Management of Special Territories. Diploma in E-learning Mode on Spatialization and Functionality of Special, Neglected, and Extreme Territories in Chile: Strengthening Public Management to Improve and Optimize Local Development. Undersecretariat of Regional and Administrative Development (SUBDERE).
2021: Professor of Sustainable Territorial Planning in Productive Systems Course. Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences. Catholic University of Temuco.
2021: Professor of Spatial Analysis, Strategic Environmental Assessment, and Ecosystem Services Course. Master's in Territorial Planning and Management. Catholic University of Temuco, Chile.
2021: Professor of Climate Change Course. Diploma in E-learning Mode on Construction and Prioritization of Portfolios for Development Plans of Special and Neglected Territories. Undersecretariat of Regional and Administrative Development (SUBDERE).
2021: Professor of Citizen Participation and Strategic Environmental Assessment Course. Diploma in Territorial Planning in the framework of the "Program of Strengthening Regional Capacities in the context of the new tasks and challenges of Regional Governments." Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
2022: PhD in Spatial Planning and Sustainability. Coordinator and lecturer of the Sustainability Module
2019-2021: PhD in Agricultural Sciences. Collaborator lecturer in the research area sustainability in productive systems.
2018-2022: Responsible lecturer module: Territorial development and sustainability. Master in Spatial Planning and Management. Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile.
2018-2022: Responsible lecturer module: strategic environmental assessment in the framework of spatial planning. Diploma in Spatial Planning. Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile.
2018: Guest lecturer course: territorial development and sustainability (4 hrs). Master in Government and Public Policies. Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile.
2017: Guest lecturer course: The strategic environmental assessment in the spatial planning instruments (24 hrs). Master in Spatial Planning and Management. Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile.

- Postgraduate thesis
2023 - 2027: Thesis Committee Member: "Ecosystem services in assessing landscape multifunctionality." PhD in Food and Environmental Sciences. University of La Frontera. Chile. Student: Diego Harris. Status: Initial.
2019-2022: Commission PhD Thesis: “Linking components of human well-being and characteristics of urban green spaces”. Doctoral Program in Agrifood Sciences and Environiment. Universidad de la Frontera. Chile. Student: Rosa Reyes.
2018-2022: Co-supervisor PhD thesis: "Analysis of the management and inclusion of the social dimension in conservation projects developed by the Regional Autonomous Corporations in Colombia". Doctoral program in Ecology. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain. Student: Aracely Burgos.

2021-2023: Supervision Master thesis: “Ecosystem services perception in the Villarrica National Park for supporting the spatial planning of protected areas in Chile" Master in Spatial Planning and Management. Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile. Student: Felipe Ortega
2021-2023: Supervision Master thesis: “Identification of the current state in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals at territorial level in La Araucanía Region" Master in Spatial Planning and Management. Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile. Student: Josefa Acuña
2018-2020: Supervisor Master thesis: "Modeling of participatory scenarios and proposals for the location of sanitary landfills in the coastal area of La Araucanía". Master in Spatial Planning and Management. Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile. Student: Javiera Vega.
2016-2017: Co-supervisor Master thesis: "Integrating the ecosystem services approach as a basis for decision-making processes in intercultural contexts: Assessment through participatory methods in the municipality of Saavedra, La Araucanía Region, Chile". Master of Planning and Territorial Management. Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile. Student: Jorge Constanzo.

- Undergraduate Thesis
2021-2023: Undergraduate Thesis Supervisor: "Analysis of spatial patterns and socioeconomic factors influencing domestic violence against women in the Temuco commune." Geography Program, Catholic University of Temuco. Student: Anaís Rosas.
2021: Supervisor Bachelor thesis “Analysis of the integration of climate adaptatoin and mitigation measures in the spatial planning instruments in La Araucanía Region". Bachelor in Geography, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile. Student: Leonila Fernández.
2020-2021: Supervisor Bachelor thesis “Evolution, benefits, and opportunities for well-being in urban green areas: a systematic literature review at global level". Bachelor in Geography, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile. Student: Sebastián Molina.
2018-2020: Supervisor Bachelor thesis: "Mapping realities: Discovering forms of social inclusion through participatory cartography". Geography, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile. Student: Teccia Molina.
2018-2019: Co-supervisor Bachelor thesis: "State of knowledge on the ability of urban floristic composition to capture carbon and retain particles in suspension. Eng. In natural resources, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile Student: Constanza Schmidt.
2012-2013: Supervisor Bachelor thesis: "Urban green areas: Diagnosis and selection of new sites. Eng. In natural resources, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile. Student: Orenella Cicarelli.
2011-2013: Co-supervisor Bachelor thesis: "Quality of riparian vegetation in the Lingue River, Los Ríos region, Chile. Base environmental indicator for planning and territorial management in coastal systems ". Eng. In natural resources, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile. Student: Sebastián Carrasco.

- Instructions and / or assistantships:
2021: Course Instructor: "Tools and methodologies applied to territorial planning in Chile. Version 1. Delivered to officials of the Biobío Regional Government."
2013: Instructor course: ArcGis 10 use and basic applications. Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile.
2012: Course: Coordination between the Mapuche educational knowledge and school knowledge. Topic: "Geotecnologies applied to territorial study" and "temporal and spatial analysis of school performance." Taught under the Millennium Science Initiative. Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile.
2012: Instructor course: Analysis and Territorial Modeling with Idrisi Selva. Universidad Católica de Temuco-Resource Center Idrisi Chile and Autonomous University of Puebla, Mexico. Temuco, Chile
2011: Instructor training: "Territorial Planning and Natural Risks". Imparted to officials of the Municipality of Cabo de Hornos.
2007: Instructor Training: "Techniques and Digital Tools Applied to Territorial Planning in ArcView 3.2". Imparted to the Road Service of the Ministry of Public Works. Temuco, Chile.

- International Networking and Research Internships
2022-2024: Researcher in the international cooperation network on climate change and circular economy between Spain, Chile, and Mexico, funded by the Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas de España).
2023: Coordinator of the cooperation network between researchers from the University of Trento, Italy, and the Catholic University of Temuco, Chile.
2018 to present: Guest lecturer by the Global Change Laboratory of the Amazon Regional University Ikiam, Ecuador, to support courses on territorial planning and management.
2022: Facilitator of an international workshop as part of the generation of a cooperation network between UCT and the University of Cuenca, University of Azuay, and CELEC to support the process of designing and future development of the Regional Energy Plan in a pilot region of Ecuador.
2022: Visiting researcher at the Metropolitan Autonomous University, Mexico, for the exchange of experiences regarding the science-policy interaction in sustainability, ecosystem services, climate change, and development planning.
2019 and 2022: Visiting researcher sponsored by the University of Halle-Wittenberg, Germany, to establish international cooperation networks between the university and Latin America (Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Costa Rica, Colombia), work on research proposals, and develop scientific articles.

- Participation in Journals

Assistant Editor at the journal: Change and Adaptation in Socio-Ecological Systems. Climate Change, Social Changes, Technological Development http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/cass

- Reviewer for the following journals:
Land Use Policy: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/land-use-policy
Ecosystems and People: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tbsm22/current
Environmental Impact Assessment Review. https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/environmental-impact-assessment-review/vol/62/suppl/C
Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cjep20/current
The International Journal of Urban Policy and Planning: CITIES. http://www.journals.elsevier.com/cities/
Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal. http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tiap20/current
Revista Geográfica del Sur. http://www2.udec.cl/~revgeosur/index_archivos/presentacion.htm
CUHSO. http://cuhso.uct.cl/index.php/CUHSO

- Scientific and Academic Committees
(Scientific Committees):
2021: Member of the Scientific Committee of the III Biennial Meeting IALE-Chile 2021 "Landscapes of the Anthropocene: sustainability and resilience in changing socio-ecological systems."
2019: Member of the Scientific Committee of the XL National Congress and XXV International Congress of Geography. SOCHIGEO.
2019: Member of the Scientific Committee of the II Biennial Meeting IALE-Chile "Eco-Civilization: Changing the course of humanity towards a future with sustainable landscapes."
2019: Member of the Scientific Committee of Sustainanable Built Environment 19 "urban planning, global problems, and local policies."
2012: Member of the organizing committee of the international conference: IUFRO Landscape Ecology Conference. Concepción, Chile, 2012.

(Academic Committees):
2023: Faculty Representative for the Research Advisory Committee of the University of Católica de Temuco.
2018-2023: Member of the academic committee of the Master's in Planning and Territorial Management. University of Católica de Temuco, Chile.
2022 - 2023: Member of the academic committee of the Doctorate in Agricultural Sciences. University of Católica de Temuco, Chile.
2021 - 2023: Member of the academic committee of the Doctorate in Territorial Planning and Sustainability. University of Católica de Temuco, Chile.

- PRESENTATIONS AT CONGRESSES AND/OR SEMINARS.

2025: “Adaptación climática en ciudades: límites, barreras y caminos para la transformación”. Seminario Regional Desafíos y oportunidades en la implementación del Plan de Acción Regional de Cambio Climático – Región de La Araucanía, organizado por la SEREMI del Medio Ambiente de La Araucanía. Temuco, Chile.

2025: “Diseño de áreas verdes urbanas y su aporte al bienestar y resiliencia climática en ciudades. III Jornada Regional de Construcción Sustentable y Cambio Climático”, organizada por la SEREMI MINVU La Araucanía y la Comisión Regional de Construcción Sustentable. Temuco, Chile

2025: “Adaptación climática transformativa como apoyo al diseño y planificación territorial: reflexiones y desafíos”. VIII Workshop de la Red Iberoamericana de Observación Territorial y el XIV Simposio Nacional de Desarrollo Urbano y Planificación Territorial. Cuenca, Ecuador.

2025: “Acción Local para el Cambio Climático y su Aporte al Desarrollo Comunal: El Caso de los PACCC”. Taller La Acción Local para el Cambio Climático, organizado por la SEREMI del Medio Ambiente de La Araucanía y la Asociación de Municipalidades de la Región de La Araucanía (AMRA). Temuco, Chile.

2024: “Climate Resilience in Cities: human well-being and ecosystem services supply in urban green areas”. International Conference: “Sustainable Solutions, Shared Futures: Development Research for the 21st Century”. Center for Development Research, University of Bonn, Germany.

2024: “Riesgos climáticos en ciudades y estrategias de adaptación multiescalar: integración de soluciones basadas en la naturaleza en la planificación urbana”. Seminario: Ciencia, planificación y gestión local para la adaptación de ciudades ante el cambio climático. Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile.

2024: “Acción climática en ciudades y los desafíos para la planificación territorial”. Seminario 25 Años Laboratorio de Planificación Territorial. Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile.

2023: Daniel Rozas-Vásquez: “Estado de implementación de los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible a nivel territorial en la región de La Araucanía: un análisis multinivel”. Congreso RedCERT. Universidad del Bío-Bío, Chile.

2023: Daniel Rozas-Vásquez: “Planificación y diseño de áreas verdes urbanas: un enfoque desde el bienestar subjetivo y los servicios ecosistémicos”. Simposio Internacional Clima y Resiliencia en Tiempos de Cambio. Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

2022: Daniel Rozas-Vásquez: “Provisión de servicios ecosistémicos en paisajes peri-urbanos y su aporte a los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible: una perspectiva global”. XLII Congreso Nacional y XXVII Internacional de Geografía de la Sociedad Chilena de Ciencias Geográficas. Santiago, Chile.

2021: Daniel Rozas-Vásquez: Avances y desafíos para el desarrollo sostenible y la planificación territorial. Ciclo de charlas ambientales organizado por el Departamento de Ciencias Ambientales de la Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile.

2020: Daniel Rozas-Vásquez: Servicios ecosistémicos y su aporte el desarrollo territorial sostenible. Seminario “Desarrollo territorial y sustentabilidad: una mirada desde la planificación del paisaje y sus servicios ecosistémicos”. Ciclo de Seminario Ampliando Nuestros Paisajes, IALE-Chile.

2020: Daniel Rozas-Vásquez: El rol de la biodiversidad en el crecimiento y desarrollo: Una aproximación desde el enfoque de servicios ecosistémicos y la planificación territorial. Seminario “Conservación de la biodiversidad de ecosistemas en Patagonia Norte: de cordillera a mar”. Ilustre Municipalidad de Palena. Palena, Chile.

2024: Strengthening public commitment to climate change: perceptions, synergies and collective action in La Araucanía. Internal UCT project funded by the Vice-Rectory for Outreach and Public Engagement. Role: Project Coordinator.

2023: InterAcción Climática: science, citizenship and local management for resilience to climate change. UCT internal project financed by the Vice-rectorate for Outreach and Public Engagement. Role: Project Coordinator.