Ulrik Schmidt

Ulrik Schmidt is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University's Department of Communication and Arts, specializing in sound studies, media philosophy, and audiovisual aesthetics. He holds a PhD from the University of Copenhagen (2010), an MA in Modern Culture (2005), and a BA in Music and Sociology (1998). His research explores intersections between sound art, media archaeology, and environmental soundscapes, with notable works including A Philosophy of Ambient Sound (2023) and Media Aesthetics (2020).

Key research areas include sonic environmentality, materiality, and the aesthetics of production. He co-edited The Ambient: Sensation, Mediatization, Environment (2013) and has organized major events like the 2026 Ambient Music Conference. Schmidt is affiliated with the Centre for Digital Citizenship and contributes to projects like the ongoing Seismograf/DMT initiative.

His recent publications (2023–2026) focus on ambient sound theory, mass comedy, and interdisciplinary artistic practices. While no formal student advisees are listed, his collaborative projects involve extensive scholarly networks and public engagement through media appearances and academic conferences.