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Håkan Jönsson is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at Lund University's Faculty of Engineering, specifically within the Division of Food and Pharma. He is also a visiting professor in food studies at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Alnarp since 2021. His academic work bridges ethnology and food science, focusing on the cultural, social, and economic dimensions of food systems.
- Lund University, Faculty of Engineering – Division of Food and Pharma
- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Alnarp – Visiting Professor in Food Studies
His research interests center on food studies, ethnology, and sustainable food systems. He explores how food practices reflect cultural identity, societal change, and globalization. His work spans gastronomy, rural transformation, culinary tourism, and the role of meals in social cohesion. He emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and application-oriented research.
The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on sustainable food systems, cultural analysis of eating practices, and participatory research methods. Themes include commensality, food education, digitalization in food retail, and the cultural economy of food. The keywords and sub-fields reflect an interdisciplinary approach combining humanities, social sciences, and engineering perspectives.
He has received notable recognition for his contributions to food culture and literature:
- Måltidsakademins pris 2018 i kategorin Historisk måltidslitteratur
- Pris för Årets Måltidslitteratur 2016
- Gastronomiska akademiens silvermedalj för utomordentliga insatser för svensk matkultur
Jönsson is actively involved in supervising students and leading research projects such as FOSSNET and NextFood. He co-developed the Master of Applied Cultural Analysis (MACA) program and manages the EIT Master of Food Systems at LTH. His involvement in 14 research projects and over 90 activities, including media participation and public lectures, underscores his engagement in both academic and societal discourse.
He is a key member of the LTH Profile Area: Food and Bio and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to sustainable cities, responsible consumption, and life on land. His work integrates research, teaching, and public outreach to shape future food systems.
