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Annelie Drakman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History of Science and Ideas at Uppsala University. Her primary research interest revolves around the interplay of joy and negative emotions in the context of scientific practice and historical narrative, especially as it relates to philosophers and Nobel Laureates in Physics. Drakman's recent project, Joy Science, focused on the positive emotions expressed by Nobel Laureates in Physics and the implications of these expressions on their research activities. She has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Karolinska Institute and Lund University. In 2020-2023, she led a project funded by the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond examining the autobiographical accounts of Nobel Laureates. Drakman holds a Ph.D. from Uppsala University, where her dissertation explored the historical roles of bloodletting and miasmatic theory in medical practices during the mid-19th century. Her work challenges assumptions regarding the timeline of scientific advancements by highlighting the complex interactions between doctors' perceptions and the environmental factors influencing disease. Drakman's contributions to the field have earned her several awards, including the Carl Johan Association’s prize for historical work and multiple essay competition distinctions. She is also interested in digital humanities and the historical narratives of contagion and emotional experiences.
Uppsala University • Uppsala
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of History of Science and Ideas.
Riksbankens Jubileumsfond • Sweden
Led a project examining the role of joy in the scientific endeavors of Nobel Laureates in Physics.
Stockholm University • Stockholm
Worked in the Department of Culture and Aesthetics.
General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.