Somatic Ecologies: Movement, Environmental Science, and Art in Times of Climate Crisis.

The thesis develops frameworks for somatic inquiry, examining how embodied practices can illuminate ecological transformations and foster new forms of archival knowledge. It integrates choreographic methods with scientific data analysis.

Samuel M. Ekeh's explores the intersection of movement, environmental science, and art. This research posits the human body as a critical site for understanding climate crisis and spatial politics across global contexts.

Four Phases of Inquiry

Somatic Gathering

Environmental Sensing

Materialization

Archival Recording

Embodied practices and communal movement workshops to collect kinetic data and shared ecological experiences.

Utilizing scientific tools and artistic observation to map environmental shifts and human-ecosystem interactions.

Translating research insights into sculptural forms, choreographic scores, and installation art.

Documenting processes and outcomes through digital archives, academic papers, and performance documentation.

Disseminating Knowledge

12+

Published Papers

50+

Institutional Lectures

7

Grant Fellowships

3

Keynote Presentations

Explore opportunities for academic collaboration, visiting scholar appointments, and institutional commissions.