Mathilde Cecchini

Mathilde Cecchini is an Affiliated Researcher at the Department of Political Science at Aarhus University. Her work spans political science, leadership studies, and health policy, focusing on professional authority, identity formation, and risk dynamics in education and healthcare settings.

• Research Areas: Leadership identity, social process tracing, doctor-patient relationships, teacher risk assessment, and gender in democratic governance.
• Notable Collaborations: Co-authored works with scholars like E. Høg Utoft, L. Larsen, and G. Harrits.
• Key Projects: Studied healthcare identity formation (2014-2018) and health promotion in citizen-professional interactions (2013-2015).
• Methodology: Specializes in interpretivist and qualitative frameworks for analyzing policy and organizational behavior.

Her recent publications emphasize connective tactics, frontline professional knowledge, and the micro-politics of mentorship. While no explicit awards are listed, her peer-reviewed contributions across disciplines like sociology, public administration, and health science underscore her interdisciplinary impact.