Per Richard Hansen

Per Richard Hansen serves as Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Sustainability and Planning within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His academic work centers on sustainable design methodologies and organizational transitions, with particular emphasis on Design Thinking applications across diverse sectors.

His research interests focus on Design Thinking and Organizational Change, examining how design methodologies catalyze innovation in complex systems. Key areas include group facilitation techniques, innovation project management, and the intersection of management work with design practices. His fingerprint analysis reveals strong connections to Management Work (100%), Interessement (100%), and Innovation Projects (27%).

Recent publications demonstrate consistent output in design theory and application, with notable contributions to understanding design thinking facilitation (2021) and its implementation in banking services (2017). His collaborative work with Starostka spans multiple publications on design-driven organizational transformation.

Hansen actively contributes to the Design for Sustainability and Center for Design, Innovation and Sustainable Transitions research environments. His work aligns with sustainable development goals through design-driven approaches to complex societal challenges.