معرفی
Ulrica Söderlind is an Associate Professor at Umeå University's Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science. Her interdisciplinary research explores gastronomy and hospitality across historical periods and geographical areas, utilizing archaeological, historical, and religious sources.
- PhD in Economic History
- Master's in Archaeology and Theology
Her research focuses on historical food practices in Sweden, Georgia, and the Middle East, examining how economic, religious, and cultural factors shape culinary traditions. She has published extensively on topics including Nobel Banquets, medieval Georgian cuisine, and 18th-century Swedish recipes.
Recent publications (2024) analyze aristocratic cookbooks, archaeological food evidence, and cross-century recipe collections. Her work reveals trends in historical foodways, interreligious dietary practices, and maritime food provisioning.
- 2005 Royal Swedish Academy of Science Medal
- 2014 Georgian Embassy Medal
- Multiple Gourmand International Awards (2017-2022)
She contributes to editorial boards and professional networks including Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Swedish PEN, and Polar Researchers in Sweden. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement through film projects and museum collaborations.
