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Christofer Edling is a Professor of Sociology at Lund University, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. Previously, he held a professorship at Jacobs University Bremen (2008–2012) and served as Head of the Department of Sociology at Stockholm University (2006–2008). He earned his PhD from Stockholm University in 1999 and has held prestigious fellowships at the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (2002–2005), Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin (2004/05), and Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (2013).
His research focuses on sociological theory and methods, particularly social network analysis and quantitative methodologies. Key areas include crime and extremism, social inequality, and political sociology. He has published extensively on topics like lone-actor terrorism, social capital, and the dynamics of violent extremist groups.
Edling’s work bridges theoretical insights with empirical data, often using register-based and survey data. His recent studies analyze contemporary social phenomena such as gun violence trends in Sweden and the integration of youth immigrants. He collaborates with researchers in criminology, environmental policy, and public health, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach.
Major awards include the Torgny Segerstedt Pro Futura Fellowship and multiple fellowships at leading research institutes. His contributions span books, journal articles, and methodological reviews, emphasizing analytical sociology and mathematical modeling.
