What do we, as a society, think that science and scientists can do for us? What are those expectations based on? And how have those expectations changed over the last two centuries? Those questions have been central in my research and teaching.
I am a historian of science, more specifically: of modern science in its cultural and social setting. My research topics include:
I regularly publish book reviews and essays.
I am lecturer and programme coordinator of the master's programme History and Philosophy of Science.