Maxim Samson

Maxim Samson is an independent researcher and author of Earth Shapers: How Humans Mastered Geography and Remade the World and Invisible Lines: Boundaries and Belts That Define the World, both published by Profile Books. He holds a PhD in geography from the University of Leeds and has taught and lectured internationally. A former award-winning adjunct professor at DePaul University, Chicago, he now teaches geography and leads EPQ, supporting students in independent research.

Upcoming Events

BLF 2026
Dr Pragya Agarwal, Maxim Samson, Saeed Khan
Drawing Power: The Politics of Maps
Saturday, 11 July 2026 | 17:30 – 18:30
Norcroft Auditorium, University of Bradford, BD7 1DP
Art, Architecture & Design, Global Futures, History
Event Reference: 26GF2