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Casper Andersen

Professor, School of Culture and Society, History of Ideas, Aarhus University

During his Science Diplomacy (SD) Fellowship, Casper Andersen will be working as a group lead of the Science Diplomacy Theme Group. He will work on research projects within ‘Dual use and diplomacy in science’ 

Short Bio

My field of research is history of ideas, science, and technology in imperial and global contexts. The focus of my current research is science diplomacy, history of nuclear weapons, and the role of UNESCO in history and heritage. My recent book, co-authored with Henry Nielsen, is titled: Seconds to midnight. A history of nuclear weapons (September 2025).

 

Project: Group lead of the Science Diplomacy theme group

Area of research: History of Science and Technology

Fellowship period: 1 Sep 2025 - 30 Jun 2027

Fellowship type: AIAS-SD Fellow

Contact: ideca@cas.au.dk

This fellowship has received funding from The Aarhus University Research Foundation (AUFF)