Claudia Acciai is a Guest Researcher at SODAS (Sociology Department) at the University of Copenhagen, where she works on the research project "Quantifying institutional and country-related Matthew effects in science." She holds a PhD in Political Science and Sociology from the Scuola Normale Superiore, with a dissertation focused on policy design in the Research and Innovation sector. Her academic journey includes research visits at Alliance Manchester Business School, Science Po Paris, and Copenhagen Business School. Her research interests lie at the intersection of comparative public policy, innovation studies, and science of science. She combines computational and experimental methods with qualitative content analysis techniques to examine policy design, institutional effects in science, and research evaluation. Her work frequently addresses how policy instruments function in complex governance environments and investigates gender-related differences in academic publishing. Analyzing her recent publications reveals a strong focus on the science of science, with particular attention to bibliometrics, policy instrument effectiveness, and gender dynamics in academic careers. Her work spans multiple disciplines including political science, sociology of science, and innovation studies, often employing mixed-methods approaches that combine quantitative analysis with qualitative insights. Acciai is an active member of the Knowledge, Organization and Politics research group at the Department of Sociology. Her collaborations span multiple countries and institutions, reflecting the international nature of her research on comparative policy and science studies. She has conducted significant work for research projects funded by the Italian Ministry of Education, including analyses of policy analysis capacity in Italian policymaking and governance changes in higher education systems.
Claus Thustrup Kreiner is a Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Economic Behavior and Inequality (CEBI) at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Economics. He also serves as Area Director of Public Economics in the CESifo network and was co-editor of the Journal of Public Economics from 2014 to 2020. Kreiner has held various leadership positions including Director of the Economic Policy Research Unit (EPRU) since 2005 and Director of the Center of Excellence WEST from 2011-2013. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1998 Visiting Ph.D. student, University of York, 1996 M.Sc. in Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1994 B.Sc. in Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1991 Claus Thustrup Kreiner's research primarily focuses on Public Economics , with secondary specializations in Labor Economics, Household Finance, Applied Microeconometrics, and Experimental Economics. His work examines inequality in income, wealth and health, optimal redistribution policy, and behavioral responses to public policy. Kreiner has conducted significant research using Danish administrative data to analyze tax compliance, labor supply responses, and inequality dynamics. His research often involves collaborations with institutions like Columbia University, London School of Economics, and UC Berkeley. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on inequality across multiple dimensions (income, wealth, health, life expectancy), tax policy design and compliance, labor market responses to policy changes, and the intersection of behavioral economics with public policy. Kreiner frequently employs high-frequency administrative data from Denmark to provide empirical evidence on how individuals and households respond to economic policies and shocks. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Appointed Knight of The Order of Dannebrog by Queen Margrethe II (2018) The Invisible Hand Award from the Society of Social Economics (2006, 2001) Best Teacher Award from the Study Board of Economics at University of Copenhagen (2002) Research Fellow at Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), London (2009-) Kreiner has supervised numerous students primarily in Public Economics and has received multiple research grants including from the Danish Social Science Research Council (2003, 2006, 2009), International Growth Center (2009), and Danish National Research Foundation (1998-2003). He has served on important policy bodies including as co-chair of the Danish Economic Council (2010-2014) and member of the Danish Tax Commission (2008-2009). As Director of CEBI (Center for Economic Behavior and Inequality), Kreiner leads a major research center funded by the Danish National Research Foundation. He also directs the Economic Policy Research Unit (EPRU) and has been instrumental in establishing research collaborations through networks like CESifo. His work bridges academic research and policy application, as evidenced by his practical policy experience with government commissions.
Troels Schultz Larsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Sciences and Business at Roskilde University, specializing in Social Dynamics and Change. With a PhD and MSc in Public Administration, he has been with Roskilde University since 2005, progressing from PhD fellow to his current position as Associate Professor since 2014. His work focuses on urban sociology, territorial stigmatization, and the dynamics of marginalized urban areas within the Danish welfare state context. Dr. Schultz Larsen's academic journey includes: 2014-Present: Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences and Business, Roskilde University 2009-2014: Assistant Professor/Post-Doc, Department of Society and Globalization, Roskilde University 2005-2009: PhD Fellow, Department of Society and Globalization, Roskilde University 1998-2005: MSc (Public Administration equivalent), Department of Social Science, Roskilde University Identifying his theoretical position as "Historically-Specific Praxis-Theory," Dr. Schultz Larsen draws inspiration from Bourdieu, Wacquant, Gramsci, and other critical theorists. His research spans urban sociology, territorial stigmatization, welfare state dynamics, and public innovation. He examines how marginalized urban areas are produced and maintained through intersecting social, economic, and political processes, with particular attention to the Danish context and its "ghetto list" policies. His work challenges simplistic interpretations of urban marginality, emphasizing the complex interplay between housing markets, labor markets, education systems, and family structures in reproducing spatial inequalities. Dr. Schultz Larsen's recent publications reveal a deepening focus on territorial stigmatization as both a theoretical concept and practical policy issue. His 2024-2025 work, including the book "Fragmenting Cities: The State, Territorial Stigmatization and Urban Marginality," develops a comprehensive framework for understanding how state policies actively produce spatial inequalities. He critically analyzes Denmark's controversial "ghetto list" policy, demonstrating how such classifications function as mechanisms of dehumanization and social exclusion. His research increasingly adopts comparative perspectives, connecting Danish urban marginality to broader European and global patterns of spatial inequality. Dr. Schultz Larsen's scholarly contributions include: Active participation in major research projects including EU-HORIZON24's RURALITIC Membership in the Royal Danish Academy (2025-2027) Extensive media engagement on urban policy issues With over 15 years of teaching experience at Roskilde University, Dr. Schultz Larsen has supervised numerous student projects across social sciences, politics, and public administration. His supervision spans diverse topics including urban policy, social integration, housing, labor market policies, and public innovation. He has been involved in several significant research grants, most notably as a participant in the CLIPS project (Collaborative Innovation in the Public Sector), a major multi-institutional collaboration examining innovation in public services. His current research includes the EU-HORIZON24 project RURALITIC and the BOSID project on housing stigmatization in Denmark. Dr. Schultz Larsen is actively involved in research networks focused on urban marginality and territorial stigmatization. He collaborates closely with Dr. Katrine Nørgaard Delica on multiple projects and publications, including their forthcoming book "Fragmenting Cities." His work with the North Seeland Police Department on the "TRYK Politi" initiative represents a significant practice-oriented research partnership examining citizen engagement in crime prevention. As a member of the Royal Danish Academy (2025-2027), he contributes to national scholarly discussions on urban policy and social governance.
Lise Lotte Hansen is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University's Department of Social Sciences and Business, affiliated with the Changing Societies: Welfare and Diversity program. She holds roles in the CARE Centre and VELNET network. Her work focuses on labour market dynamics, gender equality, and welfare state sustainability. Research interests span leadership and gender, global female workers in Nordic labour markets, and the interaction between state and market mechanisms like flexicurity. She employs qualitative methods including discourse analysis and critical theory of justice frameworks. Recent projects include leadership of the Nordic Network analyzing care crises and gender equality, and participation in initiatives on trade union solidarity and diversity in political work. She has been active in policy networks and media debates on care crises, parental leave pressures, and gender equality policies. Notable outputs include edited volumes on Nordic welfare challenges and peer-reviewed analyses of care work dynamics. Her interdisciplinary research bridges sociology, political science, and gender studies to address contemporary welfare state challenges.
Janine Leschke is Professor in Political Economy of Labour Markets at Copenhagen Business School's Department of Management, Society and Communication and a member of CBS Sustainability's Sustainability Governance Group. Her work centers on European labour markets, welfare states, and social policy through institutional and micro-data analysis. Her research focuses on comparative European labour market and welfare state analysis, emphasizing flexibility-security dynamics. Key areas include non-standard employment, job quality, gender disparities, platform work, and social sustainability. She investigates big data and algorithmic impacts on public employment services using institutional frameworks and micro-data. Recent publications (2023-2025) highlight platform work regulation, job quality measurement in digital markets, and intra-EU migration effects on wage structures. Her work consistently examines technological change, social protection, and flexicurity models within European governance. Leschke supervises projects on labour market inequality, digital transformation, migration, and social policy using diverse methodologies. She led the EU Horizon 2020 HECAT project (2020-2023) on disruptive labour market technologies and participates in EUSOCIALCIT, ReNEW, and STYLE through ESPAnet networks. She contributes to CBS's Sustainability Governance Group and European research networks including ESPAnet and Nordic ESPAnet to advance comparative social policy analysis.
Troels Fage Hedegaard is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Politics and Society, within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He is affiliated with the CCWS - Centre for Comparative Welfare Studies, Green Societies, and MIX - Center for Displacement, Migration and Integration. His research focuses on social policy, welfare state dynamics, climate change policies, immigration, and public opinion formation. Hedegaard has led and participated in multiple projects including the 'Green Societies' seed project and the 'FLOW' initiative examining migrant impacts on welfare states. His work explores topics such as degrowth policies, immigrant assimilation, carbon tax acceptability, and migrant welfare state attitudes through surveys and comparative analyses. Notable contributions include studies on Danish public opinion toward nuclear energy and climate migrants, as well as experimental research on migrant selection criteria. Hedegaard has authored over 40 publications and contributed to datasets like the MIFARE Study. He has presented at conferences such as ESPAnet and engaged in media outreach discussing climate policy and migration-related topics. His research often bridges micro-level individual attitudes with macro-level policy feedback mechanisms, particularly within Nordic welfare state contexts.
Paul Marx is a Part-Time Professor at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), affiliated with the Department of Political Science and Public Management under the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences. His research focuses on comparative welfare state analysis, political sociology, and political economy. Key areas include political participation, inequality, social exclusion, and reform politics. Current research projects address technological change's impact on work, cultural foundations of political preferences, psychological effects of labor market experiences, youth unemployment's political implications, economic shocks and antidepressant use, and socio-economic factors influencing populist susceptibility. Marx's work bridges political theory with empirical analysis of modern societal challenges. He can be contacted via marx@sam.sdu.dk or his personal webpage .
Flemming Larsen is a Professor at the Department of Politics and Society within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Aalborg University . His expertise lies in public administration, digitalization, and citizen-involved employment initiatives. He is affiliated with research centers WISER (Welfare, Innovation, Social Work and Employment Relations) and CUBB (Center for the Development of Citizen-Involved Employment Initiatives). Research Focus: Labour market policy, activation strategies, governance systems, political decision-making, and implementation processes in state/municipal employment initiatives. Recent Articles: Analyze street-level bureaucracy, inclusion capacity in workplaces, activation policy resilience, and comparative governance frameworks. Activities: Organized international conferences (e.g., 5th Street-Level Bureaucracy Conference), participated in policy discussions with foreign delegations, and led workshops on citizen involvement in employment policies. Media Engagement: Regularly contributes to public discourse on employment reform, local governance, and welfare policy in Danish media.
Professor Dorthe Bleses is affiliated with Aarhus University's School of Communication and Culture, Department of Linguistics. Her research focuses on language acquisition, child development, and early childhood education, with particular emphasis on interventions and parental influences. She leads projects like The Puzzle of Danish and collaborates on initiatives such as READ in Foster Care and SPELL . Research interests include language development in Germanic languages, the impact of parenting behaviors on cognitive and social outcomes, and the effects of early interventions on literacy and numeracy skills. Her work integrates psycholinguistic theory with practical educational programs, emphasizing scalable solutions for disadvantaged populations. Key projects include evaluating large-scale literacy interventions (SPELL) and studying factors influencing language skills in diverse populations, including foster children and bilingual learners. Collaborations span Denmark and internationally, addressing topics like maternal health impacts on language acquisition and cross-cultural childcare practices. Though no awards are listed, her contributions to early childhood research are evident through her extensive publication record and leadership in interdisciplinary teams. She has no listed advisees but collaborates widely with colleagues like Rikke Svane and Erika Hoff on major studies.
Christoph Houman Ellersgaard is a Lecturer at the Department of Organization, Copenhagen Business School, specializing in power elite networks, corporate governance, and social inequality. His work intersects with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly addressing systemic power structures and democratic accountability. Research focuses on technocratic elements of the Danish power elite Analyses historical and contemporary elite career networks Examines Greenland's political economy and elite dynamics Critiques foundation governance and corporate domination Recent publications highlight climate governance challenges, network analysis methodologies, and the EU's Horizon research program. He contributes to public debates through media outlets like Politiken and Information, addressing inequality, corporate power, and policy transparency.
Dr. Tine Rostgaard is a Professor in the Department of Social Sciences and Business at Roskilde University, Denmark. Her primary affiliation is with the research group ‘Changing Societies: Welfare and Diversity’ and the VELNET Danish National Network for Welfare State Studies. She specializes in elderly care policy, social welfare systems, and long-term care reform. Her research focuses on addressing systemic challenges in elderly care, reablement strategies, and the intersection of social policies with aging populations. Education & Research Focus: With a PhD and MSc in Public Administration, her work emphasizes social sustainability, welfare state models, and healthcare equity. She has conducted extensive studies on unmet care needs among frail elderly populations, the impact of privatization in home care systems, and policy innovations like reablement. Recent Work Trends: Her articles (2020–2025) highlight critical issues such as care poverty measurement, resilience in aging populations, and the Nordic welfare model’s adaptability. She critiques free-choice policies in elderly care and advocates for systemic reforms to address workforce challenges and bureaucratic inefficiencies. Grants & Collaboration: Involved in 7 research projects, she collaborates widely on topics like cross-country reablement comparisons and pandemic impacts on long-term care. Her VELNET network strengthens interdisciplinary insights into welfare challenges. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the ‘Crossroads of Care and Social Reproduction (CARE)’ initiative, focusing on care labor dynamics and social reproduction theories.
Allan Westerling is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University, Department of People and Technology. He is affiliated with the Childhood, Youth and Family Life Research group and contributes to interdisciplinary centers like the Danish Centre for Research in Early Childhood Education and Care and the Center for Everyday Life of Families in the Welfare State. Internationally, he collaborates through networks such as the Oxford Network of Fatherhood Researchers (ONEFAR) and serves as President of the European Society on Family Relations since 2018. His work bridges social psychology and family studies, focusing on parenthood dynamics, fatherhood practices, and the interplay between families and welfare institutions. Education: Allan Westerling holds an MA and a PhD in Social Psychology or related fields, though the specific institutions granting these degrees are not detailed in the provided text. Research Interests: Westerling’s primary focus is on family studies, with an emphasis on social psychology perspectives. Key themes include the evolving roles of fathers, institutional collaboration in early childhood education, and the impact of individualization and welfare policies on family life. He examines topics like authority dynamics, gender and ethnic identities, and work-life balance, often using mixed-method approaches (qualitative and quantitative) across Denmark, Singapore, and New Zealand. Articles Trends: Recent work (2022–2025) explores transformative trends in fatherhood and parenthood, including boundary negotiations between families and childcare institutions, policy-driven changes in parental roles, and cross-cultural comparisons of care practices. These studies highlight the shift toward redefining parental collaboration and the societal pressures shaping modern family structures. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards or fellowships are explicitly mentioned in the provided information. Advising and Grants: Westerling coordinates educational programs such as the A-sporet track in the humanities bachelor’s program and psychology bachelor projects. He actively participates in research projects like '(Re)configuration of parenthood' (2022–2026) and 'Passende Parathed' (2019–2020), emphasizing project-based learning and institutional partnerships. His grants and project involvement reflect his commitment to applied and theoretical research in social psychology and family dynamics. Labs/Teams: He is affiliated with the Childhood, Youth and Family Life Research group and collaborates with the Danish Centre for Research in Early Childhood Education and Care. His international networks include ONEFAR and the European Society on Family Relations, where he has held leadership roles since 2010. These collaborations facilitate cross-cultural studies and policy analyses.
Dominik Schraff is an Associate Professor at the Department of Politics and Society within Aalborg University's Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His work bridges Comparative Politics and European Integration studies, with a focus on political trust , regional inequality , and urban-rural divides . Active in SSH Children and Youth Research Network , he leads projects on EU support geography and social group appeals. His research reveals nonlinear pandemic effects on political trust and asymmetric EU ratification impacts on legitimacy perceptions. Key methodological contributions include the EU-NED dataset for NUTS-level electoral analysis. Scientific recognition includes the 2023 Årets Underviser (Best Teacher) 2023 Best Paper Prize (Journal of European Public Policy) 2021-2025 Top Cited Article awards His conference activities span regional discontent and place-based political appeals , with media coverage in policy debates about European right-wing populism and post-Brexit integration .
Dorte Sindbjerg Martinsen is a Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen, where she has been employed since 2013. She is also affiliated with the Centre for European Politics and is part of the Research Centre of Excellence MOBILE at the Faculty of Law, which examines legal infrastructures of human mobility. Her educational background includes: Dr.scient.pol. (higher doctorate) from University of Copenhagen (2015) Ph.D. in Political and Social Sciences from the European University Institute, Florence (2004) Master of Political Science from University of Copenhagen (1999) MSc in European Politics and Policy from London School of Economics and Political Science (1997) Dorte Sindbjerg Martinsen specializes in EU integration and Europeanisation, with a focus on welfare policies, free movement of persons, and the dynamics between law and politics in the EU. Her research examines implementation, enforcement, and compliance with EU policies, particularly in the areas of social Europe, healthcare, and the impact of the European Court of Justice. She has published extensively in top journals including Comparative Political Studies, Public Administration, Journal of European Public Policy, Journal of Common Market Studies, West European Politics, and European Union Politics. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on European administrative networks, EU policy implementation, and the intersection of law and politics in European integration. A significant portion of her work examines how EU policies are implemented across member states, with particular attention to healthcare, welfare, and migration. Her research combines theoretical insights with empirical analysis of network governance and institutional dynamics within the EU framework. Martinsen has received several prestigious awards: European Union Studies Association (EUSA) Best Book Award 2015/2016 T.H Marshall stipendium (2009) Sapere Aude DFF-forskningsleder (2010) Vincent Wright Prize (Best paper prize in West European Politics 2009) Teacher of the Year (2005) As co-editor of West European Politics, she plays a significant role in shaping scholarly discourse in the field. Her research has been supported by multiple projects including EU-Apply (2023-2027), European Administrative Networks (2018-2023), TransJudFare (2015-2018), and Healthcare Regulation in the European Union (2011-2016). She actively engages with policymakers and the public through media appearances and presentations on EU-related topics. Martinsen is deeply involved in research networks examining European governance, particularly through the Centre of Excellence on Global Mobility Law and the Nordic Asylum Law & Data Lab. Her work often bridges the gap between academic research and practical policy implementation, focusing on how legal frameworks translate into administrative practice across the EU.
Professor Mette Buchardt is affiliated with Aalborg University's Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Department of Culture and Learning. She leads the Centre for Education Policy Research (CfU) and co-directs MIX - Center for Displacement, Migration and Integration. Academic background: MA in Academic Theology (University of Copenhagen), PhD in Curriculum History and Sociology (University of Copenhagen) Key research areas: Education policy, welfare state history, secularization, migration integration, religious education, and curriculum sociology. Current projects: EduState (2022-2027) examining migrant education in Denmark, and international networks on educational reforms. Her recent publications explore colonial influences on Nordic education models, Cold War spirituality in Sweden, secularization projects across Europe, and migrant integration in Danish schooling. Research combines historical sociology with policy analysis, emphasizing transnational connections. As a public intellectual, she contributes to debates on secularization, colonial history, and migration policy. Networks include collaborations with Swedish Research Council, Humboldt Universität, and Nordic educational history institutions.
