Katherina Gontaryuk headshot

Graduate Student in Residence

kgontaryuk@ucsb.edu

South Hall 5701

About

Research Interests:

  • Social Philosophy 

  • Philosophy of Geography and Urban Studies

  • Applied Ethics 

Education:

B.A. Japanese, University of California Santa Barbara

B.A. Philosophy, University of California Santa Barbara

M.A. Philosophy, University of California Santa Barbara 

Research:

My primary interests are in analyzing the moral and social dimensions of urban development, focusing on gentrification. I examine how power imbalances shape cityscapes and public spaces, impacting various kinds of marginalized groups. 

Bio:

Philosophy aside, I enjoy language learning, reading (both fiction and nonfiction), gardening, and backpacking.