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Sören Ivarsson is a Researcher at Lund University's Department of History specializing in Scandinavian-Thai historical relations during the Age of Empire. His work critically examines internal colonialism, narrative tropes, and modernization discourses through comparative analysis of Siam (Thailand) and Scandinavia.
His research spans Scandinavian History, Thai History, Colonialism, and Empire Studies, with particular focus on deconstructing historical narratives through critical analysis of royal elites and imperial dynamics. Methodologically, he integrates comparative historical frameworks to challenge conventional tropes in transnational history.
Current research trends show strong emphasis on the intersection of Scandinavian diaspora communities and Siamese royal structures within imperial contexts, reflecting his active project 'Cultivating identities and capitalism' funded until 2025. His 2025 publication demonstrates rigorous analysis of how 'friendship' narratives obscured colonial power dynamics.
Ivarsson maintains active international collaborations, evidenced by joint projects with Thai researchers and invited presentations. His current Crafoord Foundation grant supports investigation into identity formation and capitalist development among Scandinavian communities within Siamese imperial structures.
He leads no formal laboratory but contributes to Lund University's historical research ecosystem through departmental affiliations and cross-institutional partnerships focused on imperial and transnational history.
