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Kristina Bakkær Simonsen is an Associate Professor at Aarhus University, specializing in political sociology with a focus on immigrant integration, national identity, and political marginalization. Her research examines the moral and political rhetoric surrounding immigration in contemporary Western democracies, highlighting how it shapes perceptions and community belonging among immigrants. Simonsen is the recipient of significant research funding, including a Sapere Aude Research Leader grant from the Independent Research Fund Denmark and a grant from the Aarhus University Research Foundation. She has previously explored how conceptions of politics and national boundary-drawing affect the national belonging of first- and second-generation immigrants. In addition to her research, Simonsen is passionate about teaching and supervising students in her areas of expertise, earning the Teacher of the Year award from political science and social science students in both 2018 and 2023. Her active involvement in conferences and workshops reflects her commitment to academic engagement and collaboration.
Aarhus University • Aarhus
Teaching and research in political sociology with a focus on immigrant integration and national identity.
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