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Fredrik Ekengren is a Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at Lund University. He completed his undergraduate advanced studies at Mid Sweden University in Östersund and earned his PhD in Archaeology from Lund University in 2009. His doctoral dissertation focused on the ritualization and hybridization of Roman vessels in Germania from AD 1 to 400. His research interests revolve around the Iron Age and Viking Age in Europe, emphasizing burial practices, mortuary archaeology, and cultural interactions between societies, including Indigenous populations and European colonists during the 17th century in North America. In addition to his primary research topics, Ekengren is also involved in digital archaeology, exploring how digital methods can enhance archaeological research, teaching methods, and the representation of archaeology in popular culture. His teaching encompasses a variety of courses ranging from the Stone Age to the Viking Age. Over the years, he has taken on roles with significant responsibilities, including Director of Studies at the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History, and has served as editor for several archaeological journals and publications. Ekengren actively collaborates on projects related to burial practices and has contributed to conference organization within the archaeological community.
Lund University • Lund, Sweden
Teaching and researching various aspects of archaeology, specifically focused on burial practices and mortuary archaeology.
Department of Archaeology and Ancient History • Lund University, Lund, Sweden
Responsible for overall pedagogical and administrative duties for undergraduate and advanced studies.
Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.