Lasse Martin Koefoed

Lasse Martin Koefoed is an Associate Professor at the Department of People and Technology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Roskilde University. He leads the Nordic Master Program 'Nordic Urban Planning Studies' and contributes to critical urban studies, cosmopolitan urbanism, and multiculturalism in cities.

• Ph.D. in Human Geography (2006, Roskilde University)
• M.Sc. in Social Sciences (1997, Roskilde University)

His research explores everyday politics, urban security design, public space, and cosmopolitan urbanism. Recent projects include 'Sustainable Diverse Cities' and 'Liveable Cities', focusing on integration, multiculturalism, and urban innovation.

Key research trends center on urban solidarity, cross-cultural encounters, and the politics of hospitality, reflecting his theoretical focus on phenomenological reconfigurations of urban political dynamics.

• Det Norske Forskningsråd (Byforsk) grant (2017-2022)
• BLOXHUB and SBI grant (2018-2022)
• Nordic Council of Ministers grant (2016-2019)
• Danish Social Science Research Council grants (multiple projects 2007-2017)

He co-founded the BLOXHUB Scientific Advisory Board and has held leadership roles in research groups and academic committees. His work appears in journals like Mobilities, Antipode, and Cities.