Dr. Lukas Engelmann

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Lukas Engelmann. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Lukas Engelmann is a Professor of the History of Medicine in the School of Social and Political Science at the University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on the history of epidemics, particularly the intersecting narratives of biomedicine and epidemiology from historical perspectives. Engelmann investigates the evolution of epidemiological reasoning and its implications for contemporary public health practices. He is currently working on projects that explore the digital transformation of public health and the role of big data in understanding social and health inequities. Engelmann has a strong background in the history of science and technology, having completed his PhD at Humboldt University Berlin and conducting postdoctoral research at the Institute of the History of Medicine in Zurich. His previous works include the significant publication 'Mapping AIDS' with Cambridge University Press and he has been involved in various research initiatives, including an ERC-funded project at the University of Cambridge. Engelmann is a member of the Wellcome-funded Centre for Biomedicine, Self & Society, where he collaborates on interdisciplinary research that elucidates the complexities of health crises across different historical contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing