Dr. Eva Van Roekel

Biography

Eva van Roekel is an Associate Professor in Social Cultural Anthropology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, with a strong focus on the intersections of mobility, beliefs, and belonging in the context of global inequalities. Her research encompasses violence, emotion, morality, human rights, and visual anthropology, particularly within Latin America, where she has conducted long-term fieldwork in Venezuela and Argentina. Her acclaimed monograph, 'Phenomenal Justice: Violence and Morality in Argentina,' was recognized as an Outstanding Academic Title of 2020 and shortlisted for the Juan E. Méndez Book Award. Currently, she leads research on the Venezuelan humanitarian crisis and refugee movements in neighboring countries, awarded the Independent Social Research Foundation Political Economy Research Fellowship. She combines ethnographic fieldwork with creative writing and filmmaking, fostering a public anthropology approach. Van Roekel co-edits the journal 'Anthropology and Humanism' and is a vital part of the creative anthropologies network. Her teaching integrates ethnographic methods with practical audiovisual skills, inspiring students across all levels. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Language and Culture Studies, a Master's in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and a Doctorate in Cultural Anthropology, all from Utrecht University.

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