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Ted Svensson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Lund University's Department of Political Science since 2009, with research focusing on state formation, imperialism, identity politics, and contemporary South Asia. His work combines postcolonial theory, psychoanalytic approaches, and critical international relations perspectives.
- PhD from University of Warwick, UK
- 2011 Lord Bryce Prize for dissertation
- Currently leading 'Imperial Capacity' project (2024-2027) funded by Swedish Research Council
Research expertise spans three main areas: British imperial rule during the 'long nineteenth century', rightwing populism globally, and psychoanalysis applications in international relations. His recent publications analyze caste systems, geopolitical bordering, and postcolonial state dynamics, with methodological emphasis on qualitative approaches.
Supervises four PhD projects on anti-colonial thought, political theory, and urban studies. Previously served as Assistant Head of Department (2024), Director of SASNET (2022-2023), and Editor of Cooperation and Conflict until 2023. Collaborative networks include STANCE program (2016-2021) and World Heritage research (2017-2022).
