Michael S. Dahl

Michael S. Dahl is a Professor at the Aalborg University Business School within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, holding a position in the Strategy, Organization, and Management Group. Previously, he served as a Full Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Management at Aarhus University (2015–2020). His research focuses on organizations, entrepreneurship, economic geography, and societal challenges like gender inequality and mental health. Dahl has held visiting positions at Carnegie Mellon University, Stanford University, and Eindhoven Center for Innovation Studies.

Research Interests: Dahl’s work bridges organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, and social science, addressing topics such as career trajectories, gender disparities, and the spatial ecology of startups. His studies often appear in top journals like Administrative Science Quarterly and Management Science.

Awards & Recognition: He has received prestigious awards including the 2020 Responsible Research in Management Award, the 2016 Jorck’s Foundation Research Award, and the 2006 Tietgen Gold Medal. His 2012 paper on managerial style and fatherhood was widely cited, highlighting the intersection of personal life and workplace dynamics.

External Roles: Dahl serves on boards such as the House of Music, Think Tank EQUALIS, and the Spar Nord Foundation. He also holds a Professor II position at the Norwegian School of Economics. His contributions to policy and academia reflect a commitment to both scholarly rigor and real-world impact.

Grants & Projects: Key projects include the Spatial Ecology of Entrepreneurship (2023–2024) and studies on envy in firms. His work has been funded by bodies like the Carlsberg Foundation and the Independent Research Foundation of Denmark.