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Richard Freeman is Professor of Social Science and Public Policy at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Social and Political Science. With a focus on the intersection of knowledge and practice in governance, his work spans policy analysis, political sociology, and science and technology studies. He has held visiting positions at institutions including the European University Institute, Yale University, and Sciences Po Paris.
- Current affiliations: University of Edinburgh (Graduate School of Social and Political Science)
- Prior affiliations: University of Vienna, European University Institute, Yale University
Research interests center on knowing and doing in politics, emphasizing the embodied, inscribed, and enacted practices of policymakers. His work integrates theories from sociology of knowledge, public administration, and critical policy studies to analyze governance as performative action.
Recent publications include studies on short food supply chains, policy meetings as political work, and knowledge translation in governance. Key themes are participatory practices, territorial development, and reflexivity in policy writing.
Scientific awards include the Fulbright Scholar and Jean Monnet Fellowships, reflecting his transnational research collaborations.
