Peter Hedström

Peter Hedström is a Swedish sociologist currently serving as Director of the Institute for Futures Studies since 2011. He previously held professorships at Stockholm University (1989–2003) and Nuffield College, University of Oxford (2003–2011), along with visiting roles at Singapore Management University and Cornell University. His work bridges analytical sociology, social networks, sociological theory, and labor market dynamics.

• Education
  • Ph.D. in Sociology, Harvard University (1987)
  • M.A. in Sociology, Harvard University (1983)
  • B.A. (Fil.kand.), Stockholm University (1978)

Hedström’s research emphasizes mechanisms-based explanations and agent-based modeling in sociology. His scholarship on social simulations and labor markets has shaped theoretical and empirical approaches in the field.

His accolades include the James S. Coleman Book Award (2006) for Dissecting the Social: On the Principles of Analytical Sociology, fellowships from the Rockefeller Foundation and Swedish Collegium for Advanced Studies, and leadership roles in the European Academy of Sociology and Swedish Sociological Association.