Dr. Daniel Andersson

Biography

Daniel Andersson is an Associate Professor at Linköping University, whose research interests lie at the intersection of technical cultures, political imaginaries, and historical processes that shape the way global environments are understood and valued. He has previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Thematic Studies at Linköping University. His academic pursuits are characterized by a fascination with the discursive vocabularies that solidify into scientific organizational modes, which consistently inform his theoretical and methodological approaches. His published work includes analyses of climate engineering as a sociotechnical imaginary and the crucial role of scenario planning and polycentric governance in climate change mitigation. He has investigated the intellectual history of risk management within global change science. In spring 2023, he received funding from the Swedish Energy Agency to study the knowledge cultures and institutional settings related to environmental social risks linked to solar radiation modification methods. His project focuses on understanding the social implications of solar radiation modification technologies designed for climate change management. He aims to contribute to a more inclusive dialogue among the public, policymakers, and modelers about the potential deployment of these technologies. Andersson's forthcoming work includes a book titled 'Keep an Eye on the Genealogy of Planetary Technicity', set to be published in summer 2023.

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