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Svante Lundgren is an Associate Professor and Researcher at Lund University, specializing in History of Religions. He is affiliated with the Center for Middle East Studies (CMES) and the MECW (The Middle East in the Contemporary World) project, as well as Jewish Studies and Affiliated Judaic Studies. His ORCID identifier is 0000-0003-1159-5882.
Lundgren's research focuses on religious studies with particular emphasis on Jewish studies and Middle Eastern Christian minorities. His original area of research was Jewish studies, where he primarily investigated modern Jewish thought, anti-Semitism, and Jewish-Christian relations. More recently, he has been involved in Middle Eastern research, focusing on Christian minorities in and from the Middle East, especially Assyrians and Armenians. His work connects to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice, and reduced inequalities.
Analysis of Lundgren's 135 research outputs reveals a strong focus on contemporary Middle Eastern politics, religious minorities, and historical conflicts. His recent publications (2024-2025) show particular attention to Christian minorities in the Middle East, Ottoman history, Armenia-Azerbaijan tensions, and Turkey's unresolved issues. His work spans academic journals, books, newspaper articles, and media appearances, demonstrating his commitment to both scholarly research and public engagement.
Scientific Awards:
- Yerevan State University's Silver Medal (April 23, 2025)
- Elected as a member of the Swedish Research Institute's research board in Istanbul (February 23, 2019)
Lundgren has been actively involved in significant research projects including SWEMENA (Swedish Middle East and North Africa Network) since 2022 and MECW 2.0 (The Middle East in the Contemporary World) since 2021. He has participated in 266 activities including 94 public lectures/debates/seminars, 67 invited speaking engagements, and 65 media appearances, demonstrating his active role in academic and public discourse. His peer review work for Palgrave Springer further illustrates his standing in the academic community.
As a researcher affiliated with multiple centers at Lund University, Lundgren contributes to an interdisciplinary network focused on Middle Eastern studies, bringing together scholars from various disciplines to address contemporary challenges in the region.
