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Maarten Bedert is a lecturer at Utrecht University with a strong focus on African Studies. He obtained his PhD from the University of Ghent and is a member of the research group 'Integration Conflict Upper Guinea Coast' at the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology in Halle/Saale, Germany. His academic work emphasizes ethnographic fieldwork, having conducted extensive research in Liberia, and has aimed at understanding dynamic social changes, particularly during crises. Bedert's research interests delve into the complexities of integration within societal struggles, as well as the implications of secrecy and disclosure in the context of chronic conditions such as HIV. He has also engaged in qualitative research on HIV in the Netherlands, contributing significant insights into the experiences of affected individuals.
Department of Psychology