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Ellen Hillbom is a Professor and Director of third cycle studies in the Department of Economic History at Lund University, specializing in African Economic History and contemporary development studies with a focus on the Global South.
Her research encompasses:
- Economic History of Africa
- Structural Transformation and Long-Term Inequality Trends
- Inclusive Agricultural Development
- Natural Resource Dependency and Colonial Legacies
- Property Rights Institutions
Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate concentrated expertise in colonial income inequality measurement, sustainable industrialization pathways in Small Island Developing States like Mauritius, and the socioeconomic implications of the green energy transition for fossil-fuel-dependent developing nations. Her work consistently bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy challenges.
Scientific Awards: No specific awards are documented in the available information.
Professor Hillbom has supervised 6 doctoral students and numerous bachelor's/master's theses. Her research is supported by substantial grants including Swedish Research Council funding for projects on long-term inequality in Africa (2024-2027), green energy transition strategies (2023-2026), and colonial poverty studies (2025-2027), totaling 14 active and completed projects.
She maintains active international collaborations, particularly with the University of Mauritius, and contributes to educational outreach through textbooks and a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on African development available via aehnetwork.org/textbook.
