Anders Engberg-Pedersen

Anders Engberg-Pedersen is a Researcher at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics. He holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from Harvard University and a Dr.phil. from Humboldt Universität, both completed with highest honors. His interdisciplinary research focuses on European literature (German, French, Russian), philosophy, and cultural history from 1750 to present, with specializations in Romanticism, 19th-century novels, knowledge poetics, sensory history, and war literature.

His current project examines the concept of 'tact' across literature, philosophy, and music, tracing its evolution from a physical sense to a cognitive faculty for social interaction. This work builds on his expertise in historical transformations of sensory perception and interdisciplinary theory.

Engberg-Pedersen's publications demonstrate consistent focus on:

• Historical epistemology and cultural representation of war
• Interdisciplinary connections between literature, philosophy, and science
• Critical analysis of knowledge production systems
• 19th-century intellectual history across European traditions

His honors include:

• Sapere Aude Young Elite Researcher Award (2013)
• Fulbright Scholarship (2004-2005)
• Multiple teaching excellence awards at Harvard University
• International PhD Fellowship from Danish Council for Independent Research

He has supervised award-winning students including Alice Speri (Hoopes Prize recipient) and maintains extensive international research collaborations. Language capabilities include native Danish, fluency in German/English/Russian/French, and reading proficiency in Swedish/Norwegian/Latin.