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Claudia Merli is an Associate Professor specializing in Cultural Anthropology and Medical Anthropology, with a focus on reproductive health and bodily practices in Southern Thailand. Her significant fieldwork and research have addressed topics such as male and female genital cutting, gendered bodily practices, and the intersection of medical anthropology with the cultural contexts of disasters. Merli's research spans both Thailand and Japan, where she explores health perceptions related to volcanic ash and investigates the impacts of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Additionally, she is engaged in analyzing the socio-political dimensions of health, particularly relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. She has held various academic positions, including at Durham University, and currently holds a Docent position at Uppsala University since January 2018. Merli is actively involved in organizational roles, such as convening the Fourth Northern European Conference on Emergency Disaster Studies, and has contributed to various committees and boards in the field of anthropology.
Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden
Specializes in Cultural and Medical Anthropology, engaging in research projects related to health and disasters.
Durham University • Durham, UK
Focused on various anthropological studies and held editorial positions.
General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.