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Henrik Vigh is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen, where he also serves as the Head of the PhD Programme in Anthropology. His research focuses on political anthropology, particularly in contexts of crisis and conflict, exploring issues such as migration, social mobilization, and the dynamics of undocumented migration experiences. His extensive fieldwork in regions such as Europe and West Africa employs ethnographic methods to illuminate the intricate social and political logics that contribute to crises. Vigh's work critically examines how globalization affects racialization processes and how persistent political and economic instability shapes individual life chances and social networks.
University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Leading the Department of Anthropology and overseeing the PhD Programme.
University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Conducting research and teaching in Anthropology.
RCT, Rehabilitation Research Centre Torture Victims • Copenhagen, Denmark
Focused on research related to rehabilitation of torture victims.
Danish Social Scientific Research Council • Copenhagen, Denmark
Engaged in research within the Department of Anthropology.
Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.