Professor Dr. Jasmin Hristov

Biography

Jasmin Hristov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Guelph, where she also contributes to the Guelph Institute of Development Studies. Her research expertise encompasses the intersections of development, conflict, political violence, and the activities of non-state armed groups, with a particular focus on gender-related issues and economic globalization. Hristov is currently the principal investigator on a SSHRC-funded project titled 'Land, Violence, Security, and Development' which covers regions in Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico. Prior to her position at the University of Guelph, she served as an Assistant Professor in Global Sociology at UBC Okanagan. Hristov has authored significant works, including 'Paramilitarism and Neoliberalism: Violent Systems of Capital Accumulation in Colombia' and 'Blood Capital: Paramilitarization in Colombia.' She has also published refereed articles in various academic journals, contributing to discussions on political violence, agrarian conflicts, and gender development. Hristov is recognized for her exceptional contributions to sociology, receiving the Early Investigator Award from the Canadian Sociological Association in 2019.

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