About
Pernilla Söderberg is a doctoral candidate at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, affiliated with the Research Training Group 'DYNAMICS' since September 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Stockholm University and a Master's in International Affairs from the Hertie School of Governance, with studies at City University of Hong Kong and Universitat Jaume I. Her research focuses on political psychology, economic inequality, gender inequality, and welfare state dynamics. Specifically, her dissertation explores the psychological roots of radical right-wing populism among the relatively well-off in contexts of rising income inequality.
- Education: Bachelor’s (Political Science, Stockholm University); Master’s (International Affairs, Hertie School).
Her work integrates empirical analysis of societal grievances and psychological motivations driving political behavior. Beyond academia, she has professional experience at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, UNDP New York, and Edelman Brussels.
Consultation hours are by appointment.
