Chontida Auikool

Chontida Auikool is a Lecturer and Doctoral student at Lund University's Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies within the Faculty of Humanities and Theology. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Southeast Asian Studies and Master of Arts in International Relations from Thammasat University.

Her research focuses on historical memory, identity formation, and belonging among ethnic Chinese communities in Southeast Asia, particularly examining the Aceh Chinese population in Indonesia. She investigates how narratives and memories during periods of conflict and post-conflict governance under Islamic law impact identity and belonging among this minority group.

Her scholarly work spans multiple disciplines including Southeast Asian Studies, Ethnic Studies, Memory Studies, and Conflict Studies. Analysis of her publications reveals a consistent focus on ethnic Chinese communities across Indonesia and Thailand, with particular attention to historical narratives, identity politics, and post-conflict societies. Her research employs ethnographic methods, visual documentation, and analysis of alternative memory forms.

Dr. Auikool has presented her research at multiple academic venues including the EuroSEAS Masterclass and as an invited speaker at the University of Melbourne. She has also engaged in collaborative research on ethno-religious relations in Thailand's southern border provinces.