Fitxa persona

NESTOR VERCHER SAVALL
PDI-Ayudante Doctor/A

nestor.vercher@uv.es
http://www.uv.es/versanes

Knowledge area: APPLIED ECONOMICS
Department: Applied Economics

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Biography

I hold a degree in Economics and a PhD in Local Development and International Cooperation by the University of Valencia (with PhD extraordinary award). My main research interest lies on territorial development processes, in particular in the role of social innovation in promoting community-led development in rural areas. My research activity also focuses on social economy and social enteprise, territorial governance, and vulnerable groups.

I have published in international journals such as Journal of Rural Studies and Sociologia Ruralis. Also, in Spanish journals such as Cuadernos Geográficos or Documents d'Anàlisi Geogràfica. I have participated in several scientific conferences, most of which were international, and published two books on territorial development.

My research background have an international focus, which has been facilitated by research collaborations in the UK. In 2018, I conducted research at the James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen. The following year, I continued my activity at the University of Lincoln. During the academic year 2022-2023, I was visiting scholar at the Northumbria Centre for Innovation, Regional Transformation, and Entrepreneurship, located within Northumbria University's Business School in Newcastle.

I have actively participated in both national and European projects that address various dimensions and challenges related to territorial development and, mainly, to rural development. Notably, I have been involved in projects such as ROBUST, which has allowed me to contribute to the knowledge and understanding of rural-urban linkages and synergies. I am also member of the Spanish research project 'Depopulation in Spain: from demographic challenge to territorial challenge'. In these projects, I have primarily used qualitative techniques, complemented by Social Network Analysis. By working closely with practitioners and third sector organisations, including LEADER Local Action Groups and similar organisations in rural England, I have gained practical insights and fostered meaningful collaborations that enhance the relevance and impact of my research beyond academia.

Finally, I have taught courses in different degrees, for instance, in geography and environmental studies, political science and administration, tourism, business management, or law, as well as at the master's level on local development and public policies. Additionally, I have actively participated in educational innovation projects, resulting in publications on new teaching methodologies.

I am currently Assistant Professor at the department of applied economics at the University of Valencia.

Subjects taught and teaching methods

35812 - Economics of the EU and international institutions - Double Degree in Tourism and Business Management and Administration	Practices, Theory
35812 - Economics of the EU and international institutions - ADE: Degree in Business Management and Administration	Practices, Theory
35812 - Economics of the EU and international institutions - Double Degree in Business Management and Administration + Law	Practices, Theory

Tutorials

Second semester

Wednesday de 11:00 a 14:00. DESPATX 2C12 DEPARTAMENT D'ECONOMIA APLICADA

Observations

You participate in the electronic tutoring program of the Universitat de València

Journal Publications

Other publications

Currricul@'s texts

. My research background has evolve from regional and public economics to local and rural development. Therefore, I am familiar with various social disciplines such as Geography, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, and Anthropology, and how they contribute to understanding socio-economic and territorial transformations at the regional and community level. My main research interest lies in the role of social innovation in promoting community-led development in rural areas. My research activity also focuses on social economy and social enteprise, territorial governance, and vulnerable groups. I have published in international journals such as Journal of Rural Studies, Sociologia Ruralis, Land, Sustainability, Sociologia e politiche sociali, or Agriculture. Also, in several Spanish journals such as Cuadernos Geográficos or Documents d'Anàlisi Geogràfica. In total, I have published over 14 scientific articles, two books and 21 book chapters, and have participated in 50 scientific conferences, most of which were international. My research projects have a strong international focus, which has been facilitated by my stays at research centers in the UK. In 2018, I conducted research at the James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen. The following year, I continued my activity at the University of Lincoln. Currently, I am a visiting scholar at the Northumbria Centre for Innovation, Regional Transformation, and Entrepreneurship, located within Northumbria University's Business School in Newcastle. This provides me with valuable opportunities to engage with diverse perspectives and collaborate with renowned experts in my field. Throughout my career, I have actively participated in both national and European projects that address various dimensions and challenges related to rural areas. Notably, I have been involved in projects such as ROBUST, which has allowed me to contribute to the knowledge and understanding of rural-urban linkages and synergies. I am also member of the Spanish research project 'Depopulation in Spain: from demographic challenge to territorial challenge'. In these projects, I have primarily used qualitative techniques, complemented by Social Network Analysis. By working closely with practitioners and third sector organisations, including LEADER Local Action Groups and rural charities in England, I have gained practical insights and fostered meaningful collaborations that enhance the relevance and impact of my research. Finally, the interdisciplinar background is also evident in my recent teaching work. For instance, I have taught courses in geography and environmental studies, political science and administration, tourism, as well as a master's program focusing on territorial development and public policies. Additionally, I have actively participated in several educational innovation projects, resulting in publications on new teaching methodologies such as service-learning and assessment rubrics for final degree projects (TFGs). Furthermore, I have served as the secretary of Terra. Revista de Desarrollo Local, a journal dedicated to local development..