Dr. Emma Elfversson

Biography

Emma Elfversson is an Associate Professor in the field of peace and conflict research, with a focus on development studies and comparative politics. She holds a Ph.D. from Uppsala University, where her doctoral thesis examined the conditions for peace in communal conflicts. Elfversson's research encompasses areas such as ethnic politics, communal violence, local conflict resolution, and community policing. Currently, she is leading a significant research project that investigates continuation of conflict-related violence in postwar cities, utilizing systematic data collection and fieldwork. Her teaching experience includes thematic courses in Peace and Conflict Studies at both Master's and PhD levels, along with extensive supervision of Bachelor and Master's theses. She has also served in various academic governance roles, including as the Director of the Swedish Development Research Network and Vice Chairperson of the Doctoral Board at Uppsala University. Elfversson’s ongoing research addresses the intersection of climate resilience and land rights in Kenya, as well as mediation techniques for defusing ethnic tensions in postwar contexts. Her publications and insights into the dynamics of urbanization and conflict resolution showcase her dedication to advancing theoretical and empirical knowledge in her field.

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