This unit, established in 1984, generates and disseminates knowledge about the national territory and highlights the importance of geographic research for Peru’s development. Since 2011, it has been part of the Institute for Research in Natural Sciences, Territory, and Renewable Energy (INTE), which reaffirms the interdisciplinary ties between geography and other areas of the humanities.
Authorities
Martín Timaná de la Flor
He holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin (U.S.) and a master’s degree in Biology from the University of Michigan (U.S.). He is a faculty member in the Department of Humanities at our university. His research focuses on the biogeography of the Andes, plant ecology, statistical modeling of biodiversity distribution, and the impact of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems.
