Dr. Nils Sørensen

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Biography

Nils Arne Sørensen is a Full Professor of Modern Contemporary European History at the University of Southern Denmark, where he has been a faculty member since 1992. He holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Aarhus, obtained in 1987, and has an extensive career in academia, including roles as a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence at Millikin University and Visiting Fellow at the European University Institute. His research interests encompass Italian Fascism, European Integration, and the cultural history of the Cold War, with a special focus on Americanization processes in Denmark. He has directed significant research projects funded by the Danish Research Council, including studies on Americanization and historical perceptions. Sørensen has authored and edited several influential publications in contemporary European history, contributing to the discourse on the Great War, Americanization, and transnational historical narratives. His recent works include 'Amerikanisering' (Americanization, 2022) and co-editing 'Den store Krig: Europæernes første verdenskrig' (The Great War: World War Europeans, 2014). He is actively involved in workshops, seminars, and conferences, offering insights into the dynamics of modern European history and engaging in public history initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

1992-01-01 — Present

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Teaches and conducts research in Modern Contemporary European History.

Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence

1991-01-01 — 1991-12-31

Millikin University • Decatur, Illinois, USA

Engaged in teaching and research activities.

Visiting Fellow

1998-01-01 — 1999-12-31

European University Institute • Florence, Italy

Conducted research and delivered lectures in history.

Awards

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University’s Prize for Teaching Excellence

2003-01-01

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Master Program
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