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About Ulrica Söderlind
Dr. Ulrica Söderlind, Ph.D. in Economic History, is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Culinary Arts at Umeå University, Sweden. She specializes in gastronomy, culinary arts, history, archaeology, economic history, religion, and theology.
Academic & Professional Background
Dr. Söderlind began her career in culinary education, training as a chef, bartender, baker, and confectioner in Sweden. She then gained extensive experience in the restaurant industry, working both on land and in the Swedish merchant navy.
Her interdisciplinary research incorporates meal science, gastronomy, and history, utilizing primary sources such as historical documents and archaeological artifacts from different time periods and regions.
Professional Memberships & Editorial Roles
Dr. Söderlind is an active member of several prestigious culinary and research organizations, including:
- Professional Member (Chef Rôtisseur), Chaîne de Rôtisseurs, Sweden
- Member of the Publicist Club
- Member of Swedish PEN
- Member of the Polar Researchers Network in Sweden
- Honorary Member, International Union of Arab Master Chefs
- Member of Chefs sans Frontières
- Editorial Board Member, Petits Propos Culinaires
- Certified Fromager
Research & Publications
Dr. Söderlind's work explores meal science and gastronomy through historical, archaeological, and interdisciplinary lenses. Her research covers a broad range of topics, from historical written sources and culinary traditions to religious and economic aspects of food culture.
Education & Expertise
Ph.D. in Economic History
Expert in Gastronomy, Culinary Arts, Meal Science, and Historical Food Studies
Professional Networking & Academic Contributions
Academia.edu: Ulrica Söderlind
University Profile: Ulrica Söderlind - Umeå University
Contact Information
Email: Ulrica.soderlind@umu.se
Institutional Address: Department of Food, Nutrition, and Culinary Arts, Lärarutbildningshuset, Plan 4,
Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden
