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Torkild Hovde Lyngstad is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Oslo, Norway, specializing in family demography, social stratification, and social science genetics. He holds a PhD in demography (2007) and has been a permanent faculty member since 2011.
- Academic affiliations: University of Oslo (2012-present), European University Institute (2022), University of California-Berkeley (2018-2019), Université-Paris (2011), IIASA (2010), Max Planck Institute (2007), Vienna Institute (2005-2006)
His research spans interdisciplinary topics at the intersection of sociology, demography, and genetics, with over 40 peer-reviewed publications. Key areas include:
- Family dynamics and union dissolution
- Genetic and environmental influences on education
- Epidemiological studies of social outcomes
- Fertility patterns and sibling effects
Recent publications show strong emphasis on genetic associations with social phenomena and longitudinal demographic analysis. His work utilizes large-scale datasets and advanced statistical methods.
Scientific awards include:
- ERC Consolidator Grant (2018-2023)
- Fulbright Fellowship (2018-2019)
- VAM Mobility Fellowship (2018-2019)
- Demographer of the Year (2010)
He supervises doctoral students and reviews doctoral work internationally, while serving on the Holberg Prize board and assessing funding applications for major agencies.
