Henrik Hansen is a Professor and Head of Department at the Department of Economics , University of Copenhagen , where he has held various academic and administrative roles since 1995. He is associated with the Development Economics Research Group (DERG) and affiliated with the Copenhagen Center for Disaster Research (COPE) network. Education : MSc in Economics (1991) and PhD in Economics (1995) from University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on development economics , with emphasis on development aid effectiveness , applied econometrics , and education research . He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Myanmar and Vietnam , analyzing enterprise surveys, household data, and policy impacts. Recent publications highlight productivity in manufacturing sectors, gender wage gaps, and credit access determinants. He teaches "Applied Research Methods" in the Global Development program and supervises development economics and applied econometrics students. Professional roles include editorial positions at Review of Development Economics and Asia & The Pacific Policy Studies , alongside advisory work for Statistics Denmark and Vietnamese Academy of Social Sciences . He has organized international conferences and contributed to 25+ media discussions on topics like corruption in Africa and development financing .
Christina Lubinski is a full professor at the Department of Business Humanities and Law at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), serving as Director of the Centre for Business History Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Leadership Unit. She holds a PhD in business history from the University of Göttingen (2009) and has held visiting roles at the University of Southern California (2018–2019). Her research focuses on entrepreneurship in society, business history, and the interplay between nationalism and multinational corporate strategy. Her work bridges historical methods with contemporary entrepreneurship studies, particularly examining German and Indian business dynamics. Key projects include the Carlsberg Foundation Semper Ardens grant exploring 'Rethinking Entrepreneurship in Society,' emphasizing discourse analysis and societal challenges. She edits Business History and advises institutions like the Ahlers Center for International Business. Research interests span entrepreneurship's societal impact, family business governance, and historical approaches to organizational change. Notable awards include the John F. Mee Award (2023) and Henrietta Larson Award (2015). Her recent publications analyze nationalism in trade, entrepreneurial culture via 'hype,' and labor strategies in colonial contexts. Lubinski's academic contributions span over 69 peer-reviewed works, including monographs like Navigating Nationalism in Global Enterprise (2023). She actively engages with global academic networks, organizing conferences on generational dynamics and entrepreneurship history.
Christina D. Tvarnø is a Professor at the Department of Business Humanities and Law (CBS Law) at Copenhagen Business School (CBS). She holds academic leadership roles including Chair of the Study Board for HA(jur) and cand.merc.(jur) programs, Head of Studies for legal programs, and subject responsibility for legal methodology, contract law, and social science methods. Her research focuses on climate law, public-private partnerships (PPP), contract law, and legal philosophy. She co-founded a climate law research group at CBS and authored seminal works on PPP and climate legal frameworks. Her administrative roles include membership in the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities' expert panel (2020–present), Censor at University College London (2021–present), and upcoming Climate Council membership (2025–2029). She has published widely in climate law, PPP governance, and legal theory, including books like Climate Law (2022) and New Frontiers of PPP Law (2022). Her work bridges legal positivism and realism through the European realistic legal positivism framework. Key research themes: International/EU/Danish climate law, infrastructure PPP contracts, legal methodology, and interdisciplinary project frameworks. Her recent publications address climate negotiation challenges, PPP legal frameworks, and climate policy instruments.
Professor Christian Schultz (b. 1957) is affiliated with the Department of Economics at the University of Copenhagen under the Faculty of Social Sciences. His work spans political economy, competition economics, industrial organization, and market regulation, focusing on implications of imperfect information in economic and political systems. PhD (University of Copenhagen, 1989) Current: Professor of Economics (1995–present) Past: Director of Centre for Industrial Economics (2000–2008), Head of Department (2010–2023) His research examines how information asymmetries affect political campaigns, market collusion, and public policy effectiveness. Key contributions include work on price transparency, electoral polarization, and arms-length delegation of public services. Recent publications (2014–2024) focus on price transparency, healthcare economics, technology transfer, and market dynamics. Awards include the 2003 Invisible Hand Award for outstanding teaching. Supervised 7 PhD students and 100+ master's students. Leadership roles: Chairman of Danish Competition Council (2012–present), Chairman of Danmarks Nationalbank’s Board of Directors (2018–present). Editorial and advisory roles include membership in European Science Foundation panels and evaluation committees across Scandinavia.
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.
Mircea Epure is the Serra Hunter Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Business at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). He holds affiliated professorships at the UPF-Barcelona School of Management and the Barcelona School of Economics. His research focuses on governance, corporate performance, entrepreneurship, and accounting, with notable contributions to understanding firm strategies during crises, public policy impacts, and signaling mechanisms in corporate social responsibility. Epure's work has been published in leading journals and recognized with awards such as the Best Paper Prize at the Financial Markets and Corporate Governance Conference. His research has been cited in prestigious outlets like the World Bank studies and The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Law and Governance. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on organizational dynamics and management accounting. Key research themes include the real effects of public grants during crises, strategic responses to uncertainty, and the role of organizational identity in firm performance. Epure has explored topics ranging from macroprudential policies to the opaque aspects of ESG reporting during crises. His interdisciplinary approach bridges corporate governance, entrepreneurship, and financial accountability. Awards: ICQS Nomination, Financial Markets Conference Best Paper Grants: Funding from La Caixa Foundation and CEIBS Cathay Cross-border Private Equity Research Fund Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Barcelona School of Economics and UPF-Barcelona School of Management research networks
Marianne Hundahl Hansen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Aalborg University. She holds a PhD in law and has been actively teaching and conducting research since 2013. Her academic work spans several key areas of private and consumer law, with a strong focus on EU legal frameworks. Research Interests: Her primary research fields include Tourism Law, Marketing Law, Consumer Law, EU Law, Contract Law, Tort Law, Obligations Law, Sales Law, Enforcement Law, and Insolvency Law. She is particularly interested in the legal challenges surrounding green marketing and consumer protection in the digital and tourism sectors. Publication Trends: Her recent and forthcoming publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong focus on regulatory compliance in green marketing, consumer rights in package travel, and documentation requirements in environmental claims. These works demonstrate a consistent engagement with EU-level legal harmonization and consumer protection mechanisms, often blending doctrinal analysis with policy-oriented insights. Scientific Engagement: Guest writer at Turistmonitor on legal issues in tourism Contributor to public legal discourse through media appearances Active participant in academic events such as AAU Learning Day, Law Talk, and industry forums Administrative and Professional Service: She is a member of the Joint Committee at the Department of Law, board member of Djøf-klubben at AAU, and board member of the Staff Association at the Department of Law. She also served as a legal officer at the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority (2021–2022). Supervision and Teaching: Marianne has supervised numerous bachelor projects and master’s theses in her fields of expertise and continues to teach across a broad range of legal subjects, contributing significantly to legal education at Aalborg University.
Katrien Steenmans is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at CEPRI – Centre for Private Governance , Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen , where she investigates the legal dimensions of circular economy transitions. She also serves as External Examiner at Nottingham Trent University. Education PhD in Environmental Law, University of Surrey (2018) – thesis on enabling industrial symbiosis through regulation, policy and property rights. Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching, University of Surrey (2016). LLM in Environmental Law, Queen Mary University of London (2013). Graduate LLB (Hons), Nottingham Trent University (2012). Legal Practice Course, Nottingham Trent University (2012). Graduate Diploma in Law, Nottingham Trent University (2011). BSc (Hons) Mathematics, University of Warwick (2010). Research Interests Dr Steenmans’ work sits at the intersection of EU environmental law, waste law, circular economy governance, climate finance and emerging technologies . A central strand of her current research on the Circular Supply Chains (CirCus) project examines how extended producer responsibility (EPR) and liability instruments in private law can accelerate circular economy adoption. She also explores how blockchain technologies can underpin traceable, trust-based waste management systems, and scrutinises the role of property rights in waste and by-products in promoting reuse, recycling and recovery. Publication Trends Across 48 scholarly outputs, Dr Steenmans demonstrates a marked focus on legal risk assessment for EPR schemes, blockchain-enabled governance of plastic waste, and the evolving scope of waste law in the EU and internationally . Her recent articles and book chapters (2021-2025) reveal intensified engagement with transboundary waste regulation, interdisciplinary governance models, and policy gap analyses , often combining doctrinal legal methods with empirical policy evaluation. Scientific Awards & Distinctions Queen Mary University of London Prize for Excellence in Academic Performance (2013). University of Surrey Researcher of the Year (2020). Course Team of the Year (2021). Raising the School Profile (2021). Grants, Projects & Advising Dr Steenmans is a core investigator on the Circular Supply Chains (CirCus) project, which brings together legal, economic and technological expertise to map and mitigate legal risks in circular supply chains. While specific grant values are not disclosed, the project involves collaboration with industry partners and international policy bodies. She has organised high-profile workshops such as the ECR Waste Law Workshop: Preventing the “Wasting” of Waste (2023) and regularly delivers invited lectures on private law pathways to circularity. Labs & Teams She is affiliated with the Centre for Private Governance (CEPRI) at the University of Copenhagen, a multidisciplinary hub advancing research on private law, regulation and governance. Through CEPRI she collaborates with scholars across Europe on comparative waste law and policy initiatives.
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.
Anne-Mette Hjalager is a Professor at the Department of Business and Sustainability , University of Southern Denmark, and serves as Director of the Danish Centre for Rural Research. Her work spans multiple interdisciplinary roles including membership in the SDU Climate Cluster, editorial contributions to Annals of Tourism Research , and scientific advisory roles in Nordic and EU projects like INNOTOUR.com and EU-COST initiatives. Ph.D. in Planning and Development (Aalborg University, 1986) MA in Planning Architecture (Aarhus School of Architecture, 1981) HD Business Diploma (Aarhus Business School, 1980) Her research focuses on economic development in rural areas , emphasizing job creation and business sustainability. She explores rural tourism innovation through stakeholder collaboration and digital platforms, analyzing impacts of technology and policy frameworks. Recent work addresses sustainable planning challenges including climate adaptation, coastal zone management, and multifunctional land use. Key publications examine CO₂ emissions from second homes, circular economy strategies, and SDG implementation in local governance. Her scientific contributions include the SCC Fast Track award (2024) and leadership in EU-funded projects like INNOTOUR (€330,000+ funding). She actively participates in national committees and international research networks while mentoring through editorial roles at journals like Scandinavian Journal for Hospitality and Tourism Research .
Leonard Seabrooke is a Professor at the Department of Organization within the Organizations, Markets and Governance (OMG) school at Copenhagen Business School (CBS). His research focuses on the micro-level dynamics of international political economy (IPE), including transnational governance, professional networks in global institutions, and the interplay between professionals and regulatory frameworks. He explores topics such as generational conflicts in housing policies, tax regimes, and the role of social taboos in family formation across welfare systems. Seabrooke’s work integrates tools from political economy and economic sociology, including sequence analysis and social network analysis. He has held visiting roles at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs since 2018, including a 20% post as a Research Professor (2023–2024). He co-convenes the course Topics in International Political Economy: Professions and Organizations in Transnational Governance at CBS. His research interests are organized around transnational governance structures, the role of professionals in shaping global financial and economic systems, and the political economy of demographic change. Key areas include global wealth chains, tax justice, and the influence of transnational advocacy networks. His recent work emphasizes the micro-foundations of transnational activism and the governance of global economic justice. Publications span journals like Socio-Economic Review , Public Administration , and Global Networks , with a focus on professional networks, institutional legitimacy, and the socio-economic dimensions of global governance. He advises on transnational governance, international financial regulation, and career trajectories of professionals in policy-making contexts. Seabrooke collaborates on projects such as Global Re-ordering: Evolution through European Networks and serves on the Advisory Board of the Corporate Accountability Network. His work bridges academic research with policy-relevant insights on global economic challenges.
Thomas Gammeltoft-Hansen is Professor of Migration and Mobility Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen, and Director of MOBILE – the Danish National Research Foundation’s Center of Excellence on Global Mobility Law. He also leads the Nordic Asylum Law & Data Lab and serves as Chairperson of the Nordic Institute for Migration. His research spans international and Nordic mobility law, refugee law, data-driven legal methods, and legal theory. PhD in International Law, Aarhus University MSc in Refugee Studies, University of Oxford MA in Political Science, University of Copenhagen His research focuses on the legal frameworks governing human mobility, including transnational migration control, the role of private actors in border enforcement, and the use of data and technology in asylum decision-making. He pioneered the concept of the “migration industry” and has developed innovative data-driven methodologies to analyze asylum practices across the Nordic region. His work critically examines how legal infrastructures shape mobility, often revealing unintended consequences and systemic biases. His recent publications explore legal infrastructure theory, digital evidence in asylum proceedings, and machine learning applications in refugee law. These works highlight a growing trend toward interdisciplinary, data-intensive legal scholarship that bridges law, computer science, and social science to address complex migration challenges. Scientific Awards: Chevening Award (2002) Sapere Aude Ung Eliteforsker (2011) The Idman Award (2013) Dansk Forfatterforenings Fredspris (2017) EliteForsk prisen - Danish Elite Researcher Award (2024) He has served as a member of the Danish Refugee Appeals Board and is a principal investigator on major research grants from the Danish National Research Foundation, NordForsk, Villum Foundation, Volkswagen Stiftung, European Commission, and Wallenberg Foundation. He is frequently consulted by governments, international organizations, and NGOs and is a regular media commentator on migration and asylum issues. He leads a dynamic research environment at the Nordic Asylum Law & Data Lab, which brings together legal scholars, data scientists, and social scientists to advance empirical and theoretical understanding of mobility law. The lab is a hub for interdisciplinary training and innovation in legal research methods.
Katja Lindskov Jacobsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen (Faculty of Social Sciences). Her work focuses on security and intervention with regional emphasis on Africa , particularly through the lens of maritime security , UN peace operations , and critical security studies . Education: Ph.D. in International Relations, Lancaster University MSc in Global Politics, London School of Economics and Political Science Her research interrogates how humanitarian technologies and capacity-building interventions shape global security/insecurity dynamics. Recent publications analyze the Wagner Group's influence in Africa and gender dimensions of piracy . She combines Michel Foucault's theories with Science & Technology Studies to critique security practices. She serves as an Associate Expert for the Moroccan Center for Strategic Studies and engages in policy consultancy for maritime security initiatives. Media contributions address emerging piracy trends and military-technological dilemmas in global security.
Morten Falch is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems, affiliated with The Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University. His work focuses on cybersecurity, digital transformation, telecommunications policy, and public-private partnerships. He has led numerous projects addressing cybersecurity in wireless networks, EU-US policy frameworks, and sustainable telecommunication infrastructure. Key research areas include cybersecurity economics, regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies, and the societal impact of digital policies. Falch has collaborated on initiatives like the BEiNG WISE project (cybersecurity in wireless systems) and DINNOCAP (digital innovation capacity building). His publications span over 25 years, with recent emphasis on darkweb market analysis, IoT security, and EU cybersecurity institutions. He has supervised 4 PhD students and contributed to policy white papers on cross-border e-government services and Baltic Sea Region cybersecurity strategies. Falch’s work bridges academic research with practical industry challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to technological governance. Notable projects include: CA22104 BEiNG WISE (2023-2027): Cybersecurity in next-gen wireless networks DINNOCAP (2021): Digital innovation capacity building across industries PISH (2020-2023): Intercultural communications in STEM education Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary cybersecurity research groups and policy think tanks focusing on EU digital policy and emerging tech governance.
Frederik Hertel serves as Associate Professor at Aalborg University Business School within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His institutional affiliations include the Group for Research in University Life and the Strategy, Organization and Management Group. Hertel maintains active research collaborations through Aalborg University's organizational units in Aalborg Øst, Denmark. His research focuses on everyday creativity in higher education , ethical dimensions of innovation , and university governance structures . Key interests include applied creativity programs globally, organizational management in academic settings, and critical analysis of business education paradigms. Hertel's work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical educational initiatives, particularly examining how creativity manifests in institutional contexts and cooperative environments. Hertel's publication trajectory shows consistent output since 2005, with significant acceleration after 2015. His recent work (2022-2025) centers on global creativity handbooks , ethical innovation frameworks , and critical examinations of Danish university legislation . Publications span books, journal articles, and conference proceedings, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across education, organizational studies, and creativity research. Notable trends include increasing policy engagement and international comparative studies. Scientific Recognition: Extensive media engagement on university democracy issues (15 press appearances 2023-2024) Keynote presentations on reflexive management and educational innovation Leadership in major handbook projects for Palgrave Macmillan Hertel actively contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations and public commentary on higher education policy. His projects like MEAN Projektet (2010-2015) demonstrate sustained engagement with educational innovation. Current activities include critical analysis of proposed university legislation and transparency issues within Danish academia, positioning him as a significant voice in Scandinavian higher education debates. He maintains strong connections with both academic and municipal sectors through initiatives like Viborg Kommunes EGU-løftet. Hertel operates within Aalborg University's organizational ecosystem, contributing to research groups focused on university life and strategic management. His work increasingly intersects with policy development and public discourse on academic democracy, reflecting a trajectory from pure research toward influential advocacy in higher education governance.
