Bo Lagerqvist

Bo Lagerqvist is an Associate Professor at the University of Gothenburg's Department of Conservation (UGOT-C). He has played key roles in developing bachelor's and master's programs at UGOT-C and served as Head of Department from 2012-2018. His professional experience includes serving as heritage official at Forsvik industrial heritage site (2004-2009) and moderating the UGOT Heritage Studies initiative that led to the Association of Critical Heritage Studies. Currently, he is the ICOMOS lead scientist for the Charter Alliance project, co-leading Work Package 2.

His research focuses on industrial heritage reinterpretation, sustainable landscape management, and heritage education. Key areas include:

• Industrial heritage conservation methodologies
• Cultural landscape sustainability
• Maritime heritage preservation
• Post-conflict heritage reconciliation
• Cross-cultural knowledge transfer in heritage practices

He maintains active collaborations in Albania, Hungary, and across the Balkans, with fieldwork at sites like Spaç prison and Union Carbide facility in Bhopal.

Recent publications demonstrate evolving focus toward climate-adaptive heritage (2022 waterways study), sustainable landscape management (Balaton Ecomuseum project), and heritage education frameworks. His work consistently bridges theoretical conservation principles with practical community applications, particularly in post-industrial and transitioning economies.