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Igor Martins is a researcher at the Department of Economic History and a visiting lecturer at the Department of Human Geography, both within Lund University. He completed his PhD in 2020 at Lund University and has held postdoctoral fellowships at Lund and the University of Cambridge.
- Education: PhD in Economic History (2020, Lund University); Visiting Researcher at Stellenbosch University (2017-2020).
- Primary Role: Researcher at Department of Economic History, focusing on African economic history and colonial legacies.
- Secondary Role: Visiting lecturer at Department of Human Geography, teaching on colonialism and emerging economies.
His research spans African and Latin American economic history, with emphasis on slavery, labor economics, inequality, and poverty dynamics. He also explores international science-policy intersections and resilience frameworks for developing nations. Key projects include "The Establishment, Growth, and Legacy of a Settler Colony" and "Resilience to Economic Shrinking".
Recent publications examine historical compensation mechanisms, fertility responses to economic stress, and the geopolitical challenges in academic collaboration. He contributes to bibliometric studies on international research cooperation.
Scientific Awards
- Teacher of the Year, Lund University School of Economics and Management (2020)
- INSPIRE Project Award (2017)
Martins supervises PhD students and engages in editorial peer review for journals such as Asia-Pacific Economic History Review and World Economic History Congress 2025 organization. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction, inequality, and global partnerships.
