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Mats Utas primarily researches civil wars and post-war societies in Liberia and Sierra Leone, with significant fieldwork also conducted in Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, and Dubai. He focuses on the margins of society, particularly young poor men and their roles in conflict, as well as urban dynamics in dysfunctional post-war cities. Currently, he is involved in several funded projects exploring gang evolution, urban safety in Japan, and the experiences of local research brokers in the Global South. His teaching encompasses various anthropology courses, emphasizing student involvement and innovative examination methods. He is dedicated to addressing social marginalization and the impact of conflict on youth, aiming to shed light on labor structures and migration in West Africa. Utas's work is recognized for its contribution to understanding the complexities of post-conflict societies and the socio-economic challenges faced by marginalized groups.
Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden
Teaching and researching in the fields of cultural anthropology and conflict studies.
General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.