About
Bjørn Ralf Kristensen is a PhD candidate in Environmental Studies at the University of Oregon, with a focus on Multispecies Studies, Animal Ethics, and Environmental Philosophy. He is affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and serves as a Sawyier Fellow at the Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, Illinois Tech.
- University: University of Oregon
- College: College of Arts and Sciences
- Academic Rank: Researcher
- Email: brk@uoregon.edu
His research sits at the intersection of Medical Ethics, Environmental Philosophy, and American Pragmatism, with a focus on Anthrodependency, Ecofeminism, and Informal Settlements. He explores ethical frameworks for interspecies relations, urban ecology, and the impact of human activity on animal communities.
Recent publications span topics such as Effective Altruism, One Health approaches, and Post-Pandemic Ethics. His work has appeared in journals like The Pluralist and Environmental Ethics, as well as edited volumes on urban wildlife and food security. Key collaborators include Irus Braverman and scholars in the environmental humanities.
Awards:
- Sawyier Fellow, Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, Illinois Tech
He teaches interdisciplinary courses such as Multispecies Cities and Environmental Ethics, emphasizing Global South perspectives. His work extends to public engagement via platforms like his website and Bluesky, where he discusses hummingbird evolution, de-extinction, and urban sanitation projects.
