Anders Riel Müller

Anders Riel Müller is an Associate Professor in City and Regional Planning at the Department of Economics, Safety and Planning, University of Stavanger’s College of Science and Technology. His work bridges urban planning, cultural political economy, and post-colonial critiques of sustainability initiatives.

• Research Groups: Sustainable Urban Development, Social and Spatial Justice
• Podcast: Co-host of Challenging Nordic Innocence, exploring Nordic social/environmental justice with Copenhagen University’s Centre for Sustainable Futures and UiS research groups
• Collaboration: Member of Ghosts of Empire in the North Sea, an international collective studying post-imperialism

His research focuses on energy transitions, land use politics, and smart city equity, particularly in East Asia and Scandinavia. He emphasizes democracy, alternative economies, and deimperialization in urban contexts.

Recent publications analyze carbon landscapes, post-petroleum futures, and smart city inclusivity. He contributes to EU initiatives like the New European Bauhaus and Erasmus+ ULALABS project.

As a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur and founder of an EU-funded organic urban farm, Müller integrates practical experience into academic work. He leads the NFR-funded Future Energy Hub and co-developed SMART-ER Guidelines for Public Engagement.