Dr. Nicklas Neuman

Biography

Nicklas Neuman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics at Uppsala University. His main research interests focus on the role of food and eating within social life, where he seeks to synthesize insights from social theory, evolutionary theory, and behavioral genetics. His specific projects examine social influences on food consumption, such as waste, social health implications of sharing meals, and gendered divisions of food work, both paid and unpaid. Neuman utilizes qualitative methods, particularly interviews, and has experience with surveys, experimental methods, and systematic reviews. His teaching primarily emphasizes the social scientific aspects of food consumption, research ethics, public health nutrition, and the environmental impacts of food choices. He supervises bachelor's and PhD students, with current supervision of Amanda Björnwall and co-supervision of others. He edited 'Food and Eating: Sociological Perspectives,' a textbook published in 2019. Neuman is the principal investigator for projects funded by the Swedish Research Council focusing on food waste reduction and the health benefits of plant-based proteins.

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