Peter Berger

Peter Berger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Study of Religion at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society. His research focuses on India, anthropology, religion, and ritual studies. He has published extensively on topics such as cereal cultures, subaltern sovereignty, and ritual practices in Odisha. Berger is actively involved in organizing international conferences like 'Cereal Cultures in South and Central Asia' and 'Winter School: Changing Local Lifeworlds.' He holds a Ph.D. and has been recognized with awards including the Translation Award (2012) and Lecturer of the Year (2011).

Key research interests include fieldwork methodologies, cultural anthropology, and the intersection of religion and society. His work emphasizes empirical studies in India and explores themes like food systems, political rituals, and cultural sustainability.

• Translations of anthropological works have been highlighted in his academic contributions.
• Recent media engagements include discussions on millets as 'magical superfoods' and the sociocultural significance of cereals.

Advising and grants: Supervised two major research projects (details not specified). Active in peer-review activities for journals like Religion and Gender. Organized over 20 academic events since 2021, focusing on cultural anthropology and religious studies.

Labs/teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like 'Cereal Cultures' and 'Subaltern Sovereigns,' often involving international partners from institutions like the Frobenius Institut and De Gruyter.