Lautensach, Dr. Alex
PhD (University of Otago), MScT (McMaster University), MSc (University of Guelph), BEd (University of Toronto), Dipl. Biology (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)
Biography
Alexander Lautensach grew up in Munich, Germany and is a citizen of Canada and New Zealand. He holds a DiplBiol in genetics, zoology, and biochemistry from the University of Munich, Germany. After he immigrated to Canada in 1980 he obtained an MSc in molecular biology from the University of Guelph. Turning towards education, he got his BEd from the University of Toronto in secondary education and an MScT (Master in Science Teaching) from McMaster University. Finally, he received his PhD on education in environmental ethics from the University of Otago in New Zealand. Since 2007 Alex has worked in teacher education at UNBC’s Northwest campus in Terrace, BC. Besides his position in UNBC’s Education Program, he is associate director of the Human Security Institute and associate editor of the Journal of Human Security.
Research and Expertise
Education for sustainability; human security; environmental ethics; curriculum design; science education. I feel strongly in favour of bringing the full potential of education to bear on implementing a successful transition toward a secure and sustainable future of acceptable quality for humanity. Alex co-edited the first university textbook of human security (1st edition 2013, 2nd edition 2020). I taught in life sciences, education and philosophy at eight universities in New Zealand and across Canada, as well as numerous host institutions in India, Malaysia, Bulgaria, and Austria
- Agriculture
- Animal Welfare
- Biodiversity/Ecology
- Climate Change
- Culture
- Earth Science
- Education
- Environment
- Ethics
- Human Rights
- Sustainability
Selected Publications
Lautensach, A.K. & S.W. Lautensach (eds.). 2020. Human Security in World Affairs: Problems and Opportunities, 2nd edition. Prince George, Canada: UNBC; Victoria, Canada: BCcampus. Projected publication August 2020.