Dr. Mario Fumerton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mario Fumerton holds a BA from McGill University, an MPhil from the University of Oxford, and a PhD from Utrecht University. He is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Conflict Studies in the Department of History at Utrecht University. His research interests focus on social-cultural anthropology, particularly in the contexts of armed conflict and post-war reconstruction. He has conducted fieldwork and archival research in various regions including Peru, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Iraqi Kurdistan. Fumerton's work examines the role of militias and civilian self-defense groups in rebuilding peaceful coexistence in the aftermath of violent political conflict. Notable publications include various articles on the dynamics of social order during warfare and counterinsurgency in Peru and Northeast Syria.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Centre for Conflict Studies, Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Conducts research and teaches in the field of social-cultural anthropology focusing on conflict and post-conflict dynamics.

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology