Dr. Christian Isendahl

Professor

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Biography

Christian Isendahl is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg's Department of Historical Studies. He received his Ph.D. from Uppsala University in 2002 and served as a Docent at the same institution starting in 2012. Isendahl's primary research focus is on the prehistory of the Lowland Maya in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize, and he has also conducted studies in the Central Andes of Bolivia and the Amazon in Brazil. His work explores themes of long-term sustainability and resilience, using historical ecological methods to analyze aspects such as urbanism, agricultural systems, and water management within socio-political contexts. He has been involved in various research projects, including as a member of the scientific steering committee for the Integrated History and Future of People on Earth (IHOPE) project and has coordinated the World Historical Ecology Network. Isendahl has contributed significantly to the field with numerous publications, including books and journal articles that deal with urban agricultural practices and ecological dynamics in ancient societies. Currently, he is co-editing a handbook on Historical Ecology Applied Archaeology, set to be published by Oxford University Press.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and research in archaeology with a focus on historical ecology and the prehistory of the Maya region.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).