Jones Michael

Michael Jones is a Professor Emeritus at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where he held the position of Professor in the Department of Geography from 1985 to 2015. He previously served as Head of Department (1990-92 and 1978-81) and held part-time roles such as Academic Adviser at the Centre for Environment and Development (1993-96). His research focuses on cultural geography, landscape change, and legal geography, with regional expertise in Scandinavia, Finland, and the Nordic islands of Orkney and Shetland.

• Education: PhD in Geography (1972), University of London; BA in Geography and History (1966).
• Key Positions: Visiting Research Professor at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University (Denmark, 1996-97), Research Fellow at the Agricultural University of Norway (1973-75), and part-time lecturer at institutions in the UK and Finland.

His research explores topics such as land tenure systems, environmental policy, and the cultural dimensions of landscape. He has contributed to UNESCO World Heritage assessments and led projects on customary rights in Norwegian mountain areas. Jones has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Cuthbert Peek Award (1995) and membership in multiple national academies.

He co-edited the Norwegian Geographical Journal (1999–2014) and advised on cultural heritage research programs. His work bridges physical and human geography, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental management and historical cartography.