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Matias Thuen Jørgensen is an Associate Professor and head of the Center for Tourism Research at Roskilde University, Denmark, within the Department of Social Sciences and Business. His interdisciplinary research bridges business studies, sociology, and human geography to examine tourism's societal impacts, with empirical focus on Chinese tourism markets and Nordic destinations. He holds a PhD in Tourism Management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2017), awarded through the competitive Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme. His educational foundation combines rigorous academic training with field expertise in tourism phenomena. The PhD research at Hong Kong Polytechnic University established his methodological approach to analyzing tourism distribution systems through Activity Theory and Actor-Network Theory frameworks. Jørgensen's research critically examines tourism's role in sustainable community development, emphasizing how mundane everyday experiences create destination value in Nordic contexts. His work explores social value creation through tourist-resident interactions, regenerative tourism models like CopenPay, and the socio-economic implications of tourism transitions in peri-urban areas. Key themes include the ethical dimensions of tourism development, community mobilization through social entrepreneurship, and the complex interplay between tourism policy and local realities. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in regenerative tourism frameworks, micro-level host-guest interactions, and policy responses to overtourism challenges. His scholarship increasingly focuses on climate-responsive tourism models, ethical pricing mechanisms in aviation, and regulatory approaches to short-term rentals, demonstrating consistent evolution toward solution-oriented sustainability research. Notable recognitions include: Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (2014) Nomination for Danish National University Teaching Award (2023) Peter Keller Award (2022) Roskilde University Teaching Prize (2022) Teacher of the Year Award, Roskilde University (2022) As principal investigator on seven research projects totaling over 3 million DKK in funding, Jørgensen has secured grants from diverse sources including industry partnerships and public research councils. Current projects include the SeNSE initiative on sustainable nature-based tourism entrepreneurship and the Tourism Business Model Tool development. He actively supervises doctoral research on social value creation in urban tourism encounters while contributing to policy formulation through UNWTO engagements and frequent media commentary. Leading the Center for Tourism Research (CFTR), he fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration between academics, industry stakeholders, and policymakers. His recent activities include organizing the 2025 Academy of Management symposium on tourism transitions and establishing the 'Tourism and Everyday Life in Cities' research network, positioning CFTR at the forefront of contemporary tourism scholarship.

• Tourism
• Sustainable Tourism
• Tourism Development
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Susanne Jacobsen Perez is a Part-Time Lecturer at the Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, Denmark. Her research focuses on cultural encounters , multiculturalism , and intercultural education , alongside topics like multilingualism , language and content didactics , and equal rights . Key projects include 'For sent? Modtagelsesundervisningens betydning for sent ankomne unge flygtninge og indvandreres indslusning i det danske uddannelsessystem' (2013–2017), which examined reception education for late-arriving refugee and immigrant youth. Her work has been featured in media coverage, such as the 2015 article 'Særskilt sproglæring er vigtigt' (Language learning is important). Research Outputs : 8 publications (3 book chapters, 3 journal articles, 1 literature review, 1 internet publication), with themes spanning multilingual education, postcolonial studies, and cultural diversity in educational systems. Email : susannep@ruc.dk

• Cultural encounters
• Multiculturalism
• Interculturality
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Miriam Bak McKenna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Sciences and Business at Roskilde University, Denmark. She is affiliated with the Global Political Sociology Centre , the Centre for Gender, Power and Diversity , and the Centre for Statecraft and International Order . Her work bridges socio-legal studies, decolonial theory, and feminist political economy. Education: PhD in International Law, University of Copenhagen (2015) Masters of Law (cand.jur), University of Copenhagen BA in Art History and LLB in Law, University of Western Australia Research Interests: History and theory of international law, with a focus on decolonization and self-determination Gender inequality, feminist materialism, and social reproduction theory Legal architecture and spatial politics of international institutions Global political economy and postcolonial critique Her monograph Reckoning with Empire: Self-Determination in International Law (2023) examines how self-determination concepts shape global transformations. Current projects include Legal Sightseeing , exploring architectural spaces of international law. Teaching: Courses include International Law for Social Sciences, Legal Methods, and Gender Studies modules. Professional Experience: Former lecturer/postdoc at Lund University Visiting fellowships at Cambridge University and University of Toronto Consultant for UNODC, Danish Institute of Human Rights, and others Research Contributions: Over 36 publications across law journals, edited volumes, and media commentary. Recent work addresses UNESCO’s architectural symbolism, Nordic legal internationalism, and gendered labor in transnational contexts. Advising & Grants: Four parental leave periods since 2015/16; no explicit grants mentioned. Active editorial roles for Feminist Legal Studies . Labs/Teams: Co-leads Legal Sightseeing , a transnational research project on legal architecture and spatial politics.

• International Law
• Decolonization
• Gender Studies
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Christian Groes is a Visiting Professor at Roskilde University's Department of Communication and Humanities and a member of the Center for Gender, Power and Diversity. His work focuses on gender, migration, development studies, and cultural anthropology. He holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Copenhagen (2011) and was a Research Fellow at Columbia University (2008). His research explores themes such as transactional sex, intimate economies, and postcolonial identities in transnational contexts. Education: PhD in Anthropology, University of Copenhagen (2011) MSc in Anthology, University of Copenhagen Research Interests: Groes examines gender dynamics in migration, sexual cultures, and the intersection of power and inequality. His recent work addresses sugardating among marginalized youth in Denmark and Mozambican women’s migration patterns. He employs ethnographic methods to analyze intimate labor, moral economies, and postcolonial frameworks. Publications Trends: His articles bridge anthropology and sociology, focusing on transnational intimacy, gender-based vulnerabilities, and the socio-cultural impacts of migration. Recent work critiques management culture myths and explores how marginalized groups navigate global inequalities through intimate economies. Awards: Sapere Aude Young Elite Scientist (2012) Society for Medical Anthropology CAR Book Prize (2018) Grants/Advisory Roles: Lead researcher on the ‘Sugardating among marginalized young people’ project (2019–2021) Member of the EQUALIS Advisory Board (2022–2025) Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Roskilde University’s Center for Gender, Power and Diversity, which focuses on intersectional research in global contexts.

• Gender Studies
• Migration
• Development Studies
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Anna-Mamusu Wehlitz is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the IT University of Copenhagen , specializing in Human-Computer Interaction and Design since 2015. Her work bridges fashion, technology, and sustainability, with a focus on embodied knowledge and design anthropology. She has served as Principal Investigator for the long-term Wardrobe Encounters project (2015-2024), exploring human-wardrobe interactions through co-creation and multi-species ethnography. Research Themes : Sustainable fashion, biochemistry in textile engineering, light-driven denim dyeing, and affective design practices Her publications span open-access journals like Nature Communications and Journal of Embodied Research , with recent work on chemoenzymatic processes for denim dyeing and techno-economic analyses of sustainable apparel. Though not formally affiliated with a specific department, her work has garnered significant attention, including coverage in 30 news outlets and 52 Mendeley readers.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Design Anthropology
• Sustainable Fashion
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Frits Andersen is a Professor at the Department of Comparative Literature within the School of Communication and Culture at Aarhus University. His primary affiliation is centered on advancing interdisciplinary research in literary studies with a focus on oceanic, postcolonial, and global cultural dynamics. Research Interests: Andersen’s work explores intersections between literary geography, oceanic studies, and postcolonial narratives. He investigates how maritime spaces, colonial encounters, and environmental themes shape cultural imaginaries across historical and geographical contexts. His studies often critique Eurocentric perspectives and emphasize planetary and transnational frameworks. Publications: Notable works include Wonders: A Literary History of the Deep Sea and The South Sea Island: A Geography of Pleasure , examining oceanic spaces as sites of cultural and political significance. His articles blend close textual analysis with broader environmental and postcolonial theory. Projects: He leads initiatives like the CLCS (Centre for the Study of the Literatures and Cultures of Slavery, 2018–2023) and contributes to networks like the Humanistic Studies in Human Rights (2011–2016). These projects address slavery narratives, humanitarian culture, and 19th-century literary networks. Labs/Teams: Active in the CLCS research center, focusing on global slavery literatures and comparative methodologies.

• Comparative Literature
• Literary History
• Postcolonial Studies
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Johan Fischer is an active Associate Professor in the Department of Social Sciences and Business at Roskilde University, Denmark. His research focuses on the interfaces between human values and markets, with particular expertise in religious food practices including halal consumption, Islamic markets, and vegetarianism across Southeast Asia and India. His research interests span Islamic consumption patterns, moral economies of food, religious marketplaces, and the globalization of religious dietary practices. Fischer examines how religious values interact with market forces, particularly in Muslim and Hindu contexts, analyzing how consumers navigate religious requirements within globalized food systems. His work bridges anthropology, sociology, religious studies, and economics to understand contemporary consumption patterns. Fischer's extensive publication record shows consistent focus on religious food markets, with recent work shifting toward vegetarianism and plant-based futures. His publications reveal a trajectory from studying halal markets in Southeast Asia to examining vegetarianism in India and developing theoretical frameworks for understanding moral economies of consumption globally. Carlsberg Foundation Monograph Fellowship: Going Green Globally? Moral Economies of Vegetarianism (2022-2023) Carlsberg Foundation Research Infrastructure: Vegetarianism in a Global Perspective (2021-2022) Danish Council for Independent Research grant on Indian vegetarianism (2017-2018) Erasmus Mundus mobility grant (2017-2018) As Co Editor-in-Chief of Research in Globalization and Editor of Routledge's Studies in Material Religion and Spirituality series, Fischer actively shapes scholarly discourse in his fields. His recent activities through 2023 demonstrate continued engagement with academic communities through workshops on medicinal animals, religious foodways, and Inter-Asian legalities.

• Islamic Consumption
• Halal Markets
• Religious Foodways
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Srikant Kumar Sarangi is a Professor in Humanities and Medicine, and Adjunct Professor at the Department of Communication and Psychology, Aalborg University, within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His work bridges the fields of communication studies, medical humanities, and applied linguistics. Research Interests: Sarangi’s research focuses on communication ethics, multilingualism, and decision-making processes in healthcare settings. His recent work explores the interplay between rigour and relevance in qualitative inquiry, ethical dilemmas in interpreter-mediated healthcare encounters, and the role of linguistic practices in patient-centered care. Academic Collaborations: He contributes to projects like the Digital Disruption Consortium, examining communication dynamics in healthcare. His editorial leadership in the Studies in Communication in Organisations and Professions series further highlights his interdisciplinary approach. Academic Contributions: Sarangi’s recent publications address themes such as communicative vulnerability, shared decision-making, and the ethical frameworks guiding healthcare communication. These works emphasize the complexities of language, culture, and professional practice.

• Medical Humanities
• Applied Linguistics
• Health Communication
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Ebru Kuzgun is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Marketing, Copenhagen Business School. Her research focuses on consumer interactions with artificial intelligence technologies (service robots, avatars, chatbots), digital marketing strategies, and value co-creation in service encounters. She holds a Ph.D. from Boğaziçi University (2020) and an M.Sc. from Copenhagen Business School (2012). Her current project investigates how anthropomorphic avatars in chatbots influence consumer responses, analyzing physical/behavioral dimensions of virtual agents. Key research areas include service marketing, consumer behavior in social media, and service robotics ethics. Publications highlight trends in service recovery (e.g., robot accountability), co-created hospitality services, and resource theory applications. Her work often bridges AI technology adoption with consumer psychology, emphasizing human-AI interaction design. Awards: MSCA Fellowship (EU) Grants: EU Horizon 2020 funding for avatar communication research Key Projects: 'When Communication Fails: Behavioral Realism in Customer Care Avatars' Laboratory/Team Affiliation: CBS Digital Marketing Lab (affiliated with European AI in Services Network).

• Service Marketing
• Consumer Behavior in Digital Media
• Consumer Interactions with Artificial Intelligence
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Milena Micevski is an Associate Professor at the Department of Marketing at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Denmark. She holds a PhD in Marketing Strategy from Loughborough University, UK, and serves as a Member of the B2B Marketing Research Cluster and Marketing Ethics Research Cluster at CBS. Additionally, she is an Associate Editor at Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility and an ad-hoc reviewer for leading journals and conferences like the American Marketing Association Conference. Education: PhD in Marketing Strategy (Loughborough University, UK) Previous Positions: Academic roles at the University of Vienna and Loughborough University, alongside industry experience with global firms like L'Oréal and family-owned businesses like Nikotex Carpets. Her research focuses on B2B Sales Management, frontline employee dynamics, consumer decision-making, and ethical marketing practices. Key themes include stereotyping in service encounters, emotions in consumer behavior, and sustainable marketing strategies. Recent projects emphasize soil-friendly horticultural practices and the role of ethical frameworks in business. Milena’s work has been recognized with awards such as the Best Doctoral Idea Award (2011) and a nomination for the Hans B. Thorelli Award (2019). Her publications span topics like customer attachment to service firms, sales ambidexterity, and CSR’s impact on brand evaluation. Grants & Projects: Leads initiatives like Hort2theFuture (soil-friendly practices) and explores consumer behavior in economically vulnerable contexts. Labs & Teams: Active in CBS’s B2B Marketing Research Cluster and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on ethics and sustainability.

• B2B Sales Management
• Retail and Service Frontline Employee Management
• Consumer Decision-Making
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Florian Wöller is a tenured Associate Professor of Church History at the Faculty of Theology, University of Copenhagen. He previously held academic positions at the University of Basel (2010–2016) and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich (2016–2018). His research bridges Late Antique Christianity and Medieval Scholasticism, with a current focus on urban processions in late antiquity. Education: PhD in Theology, University of Basel (2013) Diploma in Theology (MA-equivalent), University of Göttingen (2008) Studies in Theology and Philosophy at universities in Münster, Rome, and Berlin (2001–2008) Research Interests: Wöller's work explores the interplay of religion, space, and intellectual history. His late antique research examines how processions shaped urban environments in cities like Constantinople and Antioch, while his medieval studies analyze scholastic epistemology, university culture, and theological methodologies. He is currently writing a monograph on processions in late antique urban spaces (300–600 AD). Publication Trends: Recent works (2021–2025) reflect dual emphases: Late Antique urban rituals (e.g., processions in Antioch/Constantinople) and Medieval scholastic theology (e.g., Dominican intellectual history, theories of science). His articles consistently integrate spatial, cultural, and theological analysis across both periods. Awards: Junior Researcher in Residence (2017) Lecturer of the Year, University of Copenhagen (2023)

• Church History
• Late Antique Christianity
• Medieval Scholasticism
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Ian Woodward is a Professor at the Department of Business Administration (IVL) , affiliated with the Consumption, Culture and Commerce (CCC) research group at the University of Southern Denmark . His academic work bridges cultural sociology, urban studies, and consumption research. Research Themes : Music festivals as cultural production, cosmopolitan encounters, ethical consumption, affective spaces, and urban public contexts. Notable Projects : Principal Investigator for FestiVersities: European Music Festivals, Public Spaces and Cultural Diversity (2019-2022), funded by HERA. Publication Trends : Recent articles focus on 2025 festival futures, 2024 ethical curation and atmospheric design, and 2023 governance of festival spaces. His work often intersects with cosmopolitanism, cultural capital, and urban sociology. Scientific Awards : HERA Joint Research Project (2019) Adjunct Professor (2018) Australian Research Council Partner Investigator (2015) The Cosmopolitan Civil Sphere (2012) Sustaining Culture (2011) Teaching & Guidance : Has taught courses on globalization, cultural sociology, and supervised projects like Cosmopolitan Racists (2017-2020). Impacts : Contributions to academic, social, and cultural impacts, including a public book launch for Labels, Making Independent Music (2020).

• Cultural Sociology
• Music Festivals
• Cosmopolitanism
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Christine Revsbech is a Teaching Associate Professor at Roskilde University, affiliated with the Department of People and Technology Learning, Education and Pedagogy (LEAP) and the Center for Social Sustainability. She serves as Head of Studies for the international Master's program in Social Entrepreneurship and Management. Her roles extend to collaborative research in the OrgESS and LEAP research groups at RUC, membership in the International Research Group for Psycho-Societal Analysis (SQUID), and participation in the NetEdu project with the University of Southern Denmark. Educational Background: PhD in Learning as Social Exchange in City Year London (Roskilde University, 2015) MA in Educational Anthropology (Aarhus University, 2009) BA in Teacher Education (Holbæk Seminarium, 2005) Certification in Differentiation in University Teaching (Enheden for Akademisk Efteruddannelse, 2018) Current participation in a Universities' Course in Educational Management (University of Southern Denmark, 2024–2025) Research Interests: Christine focuses on interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of educational research and anthropology, emphasizing: Social entrepreneurship and sustainability in tourism Entrepreneurial learning processes in voluntary organizations Qualitative methodologies (ethnography, action research) Non-institutional learning through travel and cultural encounters Professional education in pedagogical and social service contexts Her work addresses youth transitions to work, mobility in peripheral regions, and inclusive education models. Publications Trends: Recent articles explore mobility narratives, vocational education challenges, and the interplay between social value and entrepreneurship. Key themes include cross-border learning initiatives, ecotourism sustainability, and innovative pedagogical frameworks for marginalized youth. Awards: Departmental acknowledgment (2019) Departmental acknowledgment (2017) The Leader Union for Adult Education award (2014) Teaching & Grants: Christine supervises master's programs in Social Entrepreneurship and Management. She co-managed the JUMP project (2016–2021), studying educational & job opportunities for vulnerable youth. Current grants include the NetEdu project and a 2023–2024 initiative on biodiversity assessment in tourism. She also organizes international summer courses integrating Danish academic methodologies. Research Collaborations: Active in multi-national research networks, including SQUID (www.psycho-societal.org), and co-leads projects with German institutions like Europa-Universität Flensburg. Key partnerships focus on social sustainability, adult education, and circular economy initiatives through the CIRCLES Center.

• Social Entrepreneurship
• Learning Processes
• Educational Anthropology
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Hanne Tange is an Associate Professor in the Department of Culture and Learning at Aalborg University’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. She coordinates the Study Abroad program for the Language and International Studies (LISE) program and leads the Global Graduate program. Previously, she chaired the Academic Council for Humanities and Social Sciences at Aarhus University (2019–2023). Her research focuses on multiculturalism, intercultural citizenship, and inclusion, with projects such as ADAM (2023–2026) exploring civic engagement in response to the Ukraine crisis and DeInt (2019–2022) addressing de-internationalization in Danish higher education. Education includes a PhD in Scottish Studies from the University of Glasgow (2001), Cand. mag. in European Ethnology and English from the University of Copenhagen (1997), and earlier degrees in English from Odense University and the University of Glasgow. She has held academic positions at Aarhus University since 2005. Research interests span nationalism, language politics, and internationalization in higher education. She teaches courses on intercultural communication and cultural didactics, supervising projects on civil society, intercultural relations, and UK society. Her outreach includes media commentary on Scottish politics and guest lectures on intercultural education. Key projects include ADAM (volunteer responses to Ukraine) and DeInt (reversal of higher education internationalization trends). She collaborates with organizations like the Children and Youth Research Network to promote inclusive education and societal well-being.

• Multiculturalism
• Intercultural Citizenship
• Inclusion & Diversity
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Lasse Martin Koefoed is an Associate Professor at the Department of People and Technology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Roskilde University. He leads the Nordic Master Program 'Nordic Urban Planning Studies' and contributes to critical urban studies, cosmopolitan urbanism, and multiculturalism in cities. Ph.D. in Human Geography (2006, Roskilde University) M.Sc. in Social Sciences (1997, Roskilde University) His research explores everyday politics , urban security design , public space , and cosmopolitan urbanism . Recent projects include 'Sustainable Diverse Cities' and 'Liveable Cities', focusing on integration, multiculturalism, and urban innovation. Key research trends center on urban solidarity , cross-cultural encounters , and the politics of hospitality , reflecting his theoretical focus on phenomenological reconfigurations of urban political dynamics. Det Norske Forskningsråd (Byforsk) grant (2017-2022) BLOXHUB and SBI grant (2018-2022) Nordic Council of Ministers grant (2016-2019) Danish Social Science Research Council grants (multiple projects 2007-2017) He co-founded the BLOXHUB Scientific Advisory Board and has held leadership roles in research groups and academic committees. His work appears in journals like Mobilities , Antipode , and Cities .

• Urban Studies
• Critical Urban Studies
• Urban Planning
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