About
Dr. Christopher Rettedal Fardan is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Research on Extremism (C-REX) at the University of Oslo. His work focuses on right-wing extremism, nationalism, and social movements. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Manchester (2023), an MSc in Political Sociology from the London School of Economics (2018), and a BSocSc in Sociology from the University of Manchester (2017).
Education:
- PhD in Sociology, University of Manchester (2018–2023)
- MSc in Political Sociology, London School of Economics (2017–2018)
- BSocSc in Sociology, University of Manchester (2014–2017)
Research Interests: Dr. Fardan examines how right-wing extremism is sustained in contemporary Norway through ethnographic methods. His work emphasizes recruitment into extremist groups, identity formation, and the link between beliefs and actions. Key topics include nationalism, activism, and the role of social exclusion in radicalization.
Key Contributions: His doctoral thesis, Extreme Nationalism in Contemporary Norway, won the 2024 Doctoral Thesis Prize from the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence. He has also published in academic journals and media outlets, addressing transphobia, terrorism, and systemic racism in Norway.
Awards:
- 2024 Doctoral Thesis Prize (JMCE)
- 2022 Sociology Prize for Public Engagement
- 2019 School of Social Sciences Fieldwork Bursary
- 2018 President’s Doctoral Scholar Award
Labs/Teams: Active member of C-REX, contributing to projects like DRIVE (EU-funded research on radicalization and social exclusion).
