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Alexei Kojevnikov is a Professor in the Department of History within the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia. His scholarly work bridges historical inquiry with scientific analysis, focusing on the complex interplay between scientific knowledge, political systems, and cultural contexts across Russian, Soviet, and Eurasian history. He maintains an active research program while supervising graduate students across multiple international institutions.
Professor Kojevnikov's research interests span Soviet, Russian, and Eurasian History with particular emphasis on Science, Society, and Culture. His expertise includes the History of Modern Science (especially Exact Sciences), International Nuclear History, and the Cold War. His thematic research areas encompass Empire & Colonialism, Global & International History, and Science, Technology, & Medicine, with regional focus on both Asia and Europe. Current projects include Space-Time, Death-Resurrection, and the Russian Revolution; Biosocial Boundaries and Cross-Cultural Encounters; History of Big Bang Cosmology and Quantum Theory; and CHORUS — International Colloquium for the History of Russian Science (2020-2023).
His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across multiple languages and disciplinary journals. Kojevnikov's work shows a clear trajectory from early studies of Soviet physics under Stalin to broader examinations of scientific culture across political boundaries. Recent publications increasingly focus on quantum mechanics history, cosmology, and the cultural dimensions of scientific knowledge during pivotal historical moments like the Russian Revolution.
- Supervised PhD students at UBC, Technische Universität Berlin, University of Toronto, and Université Paris Diderot
- Supervised MA students across History, Science and Technology Studies, and Sociology
- Mentored undergraduate honors theses on diverse topics including Soviet nationalities policy and Russian privatization
