Peter Busch-Jensen

Peter Busch-Jensen is an Associate Professor at the Department of People and Technology at Roskilde University. He specializes in work psychology, focusing on modern work-life dynamics, organizational structures, and the impact of technology such as digitalization and AI on employees' well-being and identity. His research spans private, public, and civil sectors, emphasizing human agency, power relations, and meaningful work. He has led initiatives in cross-institutional educational collaboration through projects like ERUA, fostering innovative teaching across European universities. His teaching philosophy prioritizes transformative education that fosters critical thinking and democratic citizenship.

Education: Holds MA and PhD qualifications (institutions unspecified). Active in Roskilde University's humanities program, teaching courses like 'Subjektivitet og Læring' and 'Humanistisk videnskabsteori.'

Research Interests: Explores workplace psychology, organizational behavior, technology's societal role, and education policy. Recent work addresses 'Quiet Quitting,' power dynamics, and the interplay between intersubjectivity and agency. His theoretical contributions bridge critical psychology with practical organizational challenges.

Grants & Projects: Led projects including ERUA (European Reform University Alliance), 'Children’s inclusion in school,' and 'VIOL: Velfærdsteknologi, Innovation, Omsorg og Læring.' Collaborates internationally on multicultural education and welfare technology.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Center for Arbejdslivsforskning (Work Life Research Center) and contributes to interdisciplinary networks like the Nordic-Russian Cooperation Program.