Hans Thor Andersen

Hans Thor Andersen is a Professor at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, affiliated with the Department of the Built Environment and the Transformation of Housing and Places Research Group. His research focuses on urban governance, housing market dynamics, social integration, and territorial cohesion in Danish contexts.

• Key Research Areas: Urban-Rural inequalities, immigrant human capital impacts, housing crisis responses, and sustainable city development.
• Recent Publications: 2025 articles explore Danish rural housing markets, migration patterns, and urban-rural disparities. Earlier work (2021-2024) addresses community-driven housing solutions and immigrant integration.
• Projects: Leads Horizon Europe's DASH project (2023-2026) for safe/social housing and COHSMO (2017-2021) on inequality and territorial cohesion.
• Media Engagement: Frequently contributes to public debates on housing policies, urban development, and social challenges in Denmark.