Peter Mortensen

Peter Mortensen is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the School of Communication and Culture, Aarhus University. His academic work bridges literary studies, environmental humanities, and gender theory, with a strong focus on Nordic and postcolonial literature.

His research interests center on ecological narratives, queer and feminist reinterpretations of nature, and the role of literature in addressing climate change. He explores themes such as ecomasculinity, plant agency, alternative kinship, and the fantastic in authors like Isak Dinesen and Karen Blixen. His interdisciplinary approach integrates insights from feminist theory, posthumanism, and cultural ecology.

The recent publication trends show a consistent engagement with environmental storytelling, queer ecologies, and literary responses to planetary crises. His work frequently appears in journals dedicated to feminist and gender research, ecocriticism, and the fantastic, reflecting a cohesive and impactful scholarly trajectory.

Selected Scientific Contributions and Projects:

• Centre for Environmental Humanities (CEH) – ongoing research initiative
• Climate | Culture | Catastrophe Network (C3NET) – 2014–2017
• Nineteenth Century Studies Network – 2014–2018

He has contributed to academic discourse through numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. While no formal advising or grant information is listed, his active publication record and leadership in research networks indicate significant scholarly influence. He is involved in shaping environmental humanities as a field through collaborative and interdisciplinary projects.

He is based in Aarhus C and was last updated in March 2024, confirming his active status in the academic community.