معرفی
Petter Hellström is a Researcher at Uppsala University's Department of History of Science and Ideas, specializing in the history of science, visual culture, and cartographic studies. He holds a BA Hons and MPhil from University of London and University of Cambridge, respectively, and was awarded membership in the Linnean Society of London (2024).
- Education: SOAS (University of London), University of Cambridge
- Research: Focus on scientific diagrams, evolutionary metaphors, and historical epistemology
- Awards: Carl Johans Förbundet Prize (2020)
Academic Contributions: His publications explore topics like the Tree of Life metaphor, Enlightenment-era cartography, and the intersection of science, religion, and visual media. Hellström leads the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond-funded project 'Afrikas vita fläckar' (2022–present), examining cartographic omissions in 18th–19th century maps.
Scientific Awards
- Carl Johans Förbundet Prize for Meritorious Scientific Work (2020)
Public Engagement: Active in science communication via radio programs, podcasts, and newspapers, including contributions to Vetenskapsradion Historia and The Guardian.
