Maarten Bedert

Dr. Maarten Bedert serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Cultural Anthropology within Utrecht University's Faculty of Social Sciences. His academic profile demonstrates continuous faculty status since at least 2023 with active teaching responsibilities including Anthropology of Gender and Sexuality, Cultural Anthropology 2: Perspective and Relevance, and Scientific Writing courses.

Bedert's research spans two primary domains: post-conflict Liberian societies and HIV care anthropology in the Netherlands. His Liberian work examines political culture, secrecy dynamics, and migration patterns following civil war, while his Dutch research investigates HIV care experiences, focusing on chronicity, disclosure, and healthcare system interactions. This dual focus reveals consistent thematic concerns with social change during crises and integration processes.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2019-2025) shows a methodological emphasis on qualitative ethnography, with increasing application to public health contexts. His work bridges anthropological theory with practical healthcare challenges, particularly in Dutch HIV management systems. Key trends include growing collaboration with medical institutions like Amsterdam UMC and the Africa Studies Centre.

Professional development reflects a trajectory from pure anthropology (Max Planck Institute fieldwork 2011-2016) to applied health research (Amsterdam Medical Research 2020-2023), while maintaining Liberian political anthropology through guest research at Leiden University (2023). His media contributions on Ebola representation and Liberian elections demonstrate public engagement with research.

Teaching activities within Cultural Anthropology show specialization in gender studies, research methodology, and in-depth anthropological analysis. His course involvement indicates commitment to both foundational and advanced student training, though no formal advisees are documented in available materials.