Kathrin Komp

Assistant professor University of Helsinki

Kathrin Komp is assistant professor in sociology at Helsinki University, Finland. Her research focuses on population ageing, life-courses, social policy, the 2008 economic crisis, and research methods. Having lived in several countries (Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, Sweden, Finland), she is particularly interested in country-comparisons. Recent publications include the article "Population ageing in a lifecourse perspective: developing a conceptual framework" (co-authored with Stina Johansson, published online in "Ageing and Society") and the study book "Old age in Europe" (co-edited with Marja Aartsen).

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