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Alena Thiel is an Associate Professor at the Centre of African Studies within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. Her research examines digital technologies' impact on state formation and knowledge systems across Africa, with primary field sites in Ghana, Senegal, Botswana, and Kenya. Her core research areas include: State knowledge systems (biometric ID, census histories, DHIS2 health records) Digital governance (addressing systems, payment solutions, disaster risk datafication) African/feminist AI development and implementation Anthropology of the state through Science and Technology Studies (STS) frameworks Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal concentrated analysis of health data infrastructures in Ghana, trust dynamics in Africa's global networks, and critical sociological examinations of digital identification. Her work consistently bridges anthropological theory with practical governance challenges in African contexts. As an active member of the Centre of African Studies, she maintains interdisciplinary collaborations across multiple African countries and European institutions, with particular emphasis on Ghanaian research partnerships and editorial leadership for Africa Spectrum journal.

• State knowledge systems
• biometric identification technologies
• census and census histories
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Mikael B. Skov is a Vice Dean and Professor at the Technical Faculty of IT and Design of Aalborg University , Denmark. His research spans human-AI interaction, robotics, and user experience, with a focus on trust signaling in clinical AI, swarm robotics, and sound zones for domestic environments. Role: Vice Dean for Research Department: Computer Science Research Interests: Skov investigates how humans interact with AI and robots in healthcare and domestic settings, emphasizing trust calibration, alert design, and acoustic comfort. His work includes developing frameworks for UX maturity in robotics organizations and studying long-term adoption of sound zone systems. Recent Projects: As principal/co-investigator, he leads the HERD project on human-AI collaboration in robot swarms (2021–2025) and supervises Data og Bæredygtig Mad (2020–2023), an HCI perspective on sustainable food systems. Publications: His 2024 work includes studies on AI explanations in clinical training, music applications with intermittent interactions, and multi-robot supervision. Earlier projects (2001–2020) focused on mobile device usability, UX practices, and context-aware computing.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
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Trine Mygind Korsby is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research is centered on the anthropology of transnational crime, with a focus on human trafficking, sex work, pimping, and criminal livelihoods. She conducts long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Romania, Italy, Portugal, and Denmark. Her primary research interests include: Anthropology of the body, desire, and labor Morality, perpetration, and ethnographic unease Skills and social relationships in criminal economies Collaborative concept-work and experimental research methods Her recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a deep engagement with the lived realities of traffickers and victims, the ambiguities of fieldwork in criminal settings, and the moral complexities of perpetration. Themes such as agency, visibility, time, and freedom recur across her work, particularly in urban and transnational contexts. She has received significant recognition, including: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship (2022) Elite Research Travel Grant from the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science (2013) Individual Postdoc Grant from the Independent Research Fund Denmark (2015) Korsby is affiliated with the Centre for Global Criminology and was a visiting scholar at UC Berkeley (2013) and a postdoc at Stanford University (2016–2018). In 2023–2024, she was selected for the UCPH Forward program for research leadership. Her current project, TRAFFICKER, explores the social relationships of convicted human traffickers and their integration of legal and illegal work, with a research stay at CUNY Graduate Center (2024–2025). She has co-edited a special issue on transnational street economies in Migration & Society (2023) and has contributed to public discourse through media appearances and articles challenging simplistic narratives about traffickers and victims.

• Anthropology of Crime
• Human Trafficking
• Sex Work
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Kantaro Fujiwara serves as Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, with concurrent appointments at the International Research Center for Neurointelligence (IRCN) and the Department of Mathematical Informatics, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology. He also manages the Data Science Core infrastructure for IRCN. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology from the University of Tokyo (2008), followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Tokyo (JSPS) and University of Cambridge, then assistant professorships at Saitama University and Tokyo University of Science before joining the University of Tokyo faculty. Dr. Fujiwara's research bridges computational neuroscience and neural data analysis through mathematical modeling of neural networks, development of neural data analysis methodologies, and exploration of brain-inspired machine learning. His work extends to biological information processing with specific applications in pancreatic beta cell modeling for diabetes research, establishing connections between theoretical frameworks and experimental neuroscience. His publication record (2017-2023) reveals consistent interdisciplinary contributions applying echo state networks, recurrence analysis, and nonlinear dynamics to neural data classification, physiological signal processing, and disease modeling. These works demonstrate strong integration of computer science, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering methodologies to solve complex neurobiological problems. As Data Science Core Manager at IRCN, he oversees computational infrastructure and software resources that enable advanced neurointelligence research across the University of Tokyo ecosystem, providing critical support for data-intensive neuroscience projects.

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neural Data Analysis
• Machine Learning
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Svend Brinkmann is a Professor of General Psychology and Qualitative Methods at Aalborg University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences , where he has worked since 2009. His research and teaching focus on fundamental problems in psychology , philosophy of psychology , qualitative research methodology , and cultural analysis . Department of Communication and Psychology Center for Cultural Psychology Situated Psychology research group Academic Qualifications PhD in Psychology (2006) MSc in Psychology (2002) BA in Philosophy (1999) Research Themes include psychiatric diagnoses' societal implications , qualitative interviewing , and happiness studies , with methodological expertise in discourse analysis and cultural psychology . Scientific Awards : Søren Gyldendal-prisen (2020) Årets humanist (2018) Karin Michaëlis Pris (2017) Hadsten Højskoles Elevpris (2016) Gyldendals formidlingspris (2015) PhD Supervision includes 15 students since 2007, with active supervision in 2025 for Jonas Norgaard Mortensen and Sebastian Tobias-Renstrøm . His work spans trauma care , stress research , and diagnostic cultures .

• Psychology
• Philosophy of Psychology
• Qualitative Research Methodology
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Rasmus Koss Hartmann serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Management, Society and Communication at Copenhagen Business School, Denmark. His scholarly work critically examines innovation and entrepreneurship through interdisciplinary lenses, contributing to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to responsible consumption, reduced inequalities, and sustainable economic growth. His research interests center on critical innovation management and entrepreneurship studies , with particular focus on deconstructing mainstream narratives around entrepreneurial culture. Key themes include organizational reflexivity in university incubators, the political economy of 'tech theater' in Silicon Valley, and Veblenian critiques of contemporary entrepreneurialism. Hartmann's work consistently challenges assumptions about acceleration in startup culture while exploring alternatives like slow management and untrepreneurial economic models. Analysis of his 39 publications reveals evolving scholarly trajectories: early work examined user innovation in government settings (2013-2018), followed by critical CMS contributions (2014-2016), and recent intense focus (2021-2025) on deconstructing entrepreneurial mythology through books like Innovation Management: Foundations and Futures (2025) and articles analyzing 'wantrepreneurs' and the 'speed ethic'. Hartmann has supervised three research projects including one PhD thesis, demonstrating commitment to mentoring next-generation critical scholars. His work shows significant interdisciplinary reach with publications spanning management journals ( Scandinavian Journal of Management ), innovation outlets ( Innovation: Organization & Management ), and engineering management forums ( IEEE Engineering Management Review ).

• Innovation Management
• Critical Entrepreneurship Studies
• Organizational Reflexivity
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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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Stefan Iversen is Associate Professor at the School of Communication and Culture, Aarhus University, where he also serves as Director of the PhD programme for Art, Literature and Cultural Studies. His academic work bridges literary studies, rhetoric, and digital media, focusing on the evolving role of narratives in contemporary society. His research centers on narrative theory, rhetorical analysis, and the cultural implications of digital media. Key areas include fictionality , metanoic reflexivity , visual and multimodal rhetoric , political discourse , and cultural memory . He investigates how narratives shape identity, public debate, and democratic processes, especially in digital environments involving memes, AI-generated content, and campaign rhetoric. The trends across his recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with narrative disruption in politics, quantified storytelling on social media, and the theoretical foundations of fictionality. His work integrates literary theory with communication studies and digital humanities, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach to modern narrative forms. Aarhus University PhD Prize for 2008 He has supervised over 80 master’s theses and currently advises three PhD students in rhetorical studies. He teaches in the Rhetoric, Scandinavian Studies, and Humanistic Conflict Studies programs, and leads the international Summer Course in Narrative Studies. He is also a member of the national examination corps for Danish and Rhetoric. Stefan Iversen is actively involved in major research projects including the Center for Fictionality Studies , Humanistiske Konfliktstudier , and Globalisering og Kulturel Identitet , which reflect his commitment to interdisciplinary humanistic inquiry into contemporary societal challenges.

• Narrative Theory
• Rhetoric
• Digital Media
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Charlotte Albrechtsen is an External Lecturer in the Department of Business & Management at the University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Social Sciences. She is actively engaged in teaching, research, and editorial activities, contributing to interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of digital media, communication, and participatory research methods. Institution: University of Southern Denmark Department: Department of Business & Management (DBM) Academic Role: Lecturer Email: charal@sam.sdu.dk Her research interests center on innovative qualitative methodologies, including mobile ethnography, collaborative data analysis through gamified techniques, and the integration of generative AI in creative research practices. She explores how digital tools can enhance participatory research and democratize knowledge production. Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward blending humanities perspectives with digital technologies—such as drawing analogies between medieval monastic practices and modern prompt engineering, or using board games to involve stakeholders in data interpretation. This reflects a unique interdisciplinary approach that bridges communication theory, design, and AI literacy. Scientific recognition includes: Forbundet Kommunikation & Sprogs ph.d.-pris (2006) Forfatterlegat (2007) She has taught courses in strategic communication, research methodology, and market analysis, and has served as a peer reviewer for journals like CoDesign . Her current project, Balancing AI in EDU , investigates ethical and pedagogical implications of AI in higher education. While no formal advisees are listed, her supervisory role in teaching suggests mentorship experience. She does not appear to lead a formal lab but contributes to collaborative, participatory research networks.

• Digital Media
• Participatory Research Methods
• Qualitative Data Analysis
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Bente Halkier is a Professor in Sociology at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Sociology, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her work focuses on consumption practices, food politics, and qualitative methodologies. She has held academic roles since 1993, including leadership roles in research groups and centers. PhD in Social Sciences from Roskilde University (1998) Professorships at Roskilde University (2011–2016) and University of Copenhagen (2016–present) Her research explores how everyday practices like food consumption intersect with broader societal issues. Key areas include: Contestation over food safety and dietary advice Convenience food dynamics and sustainability Interactions between media, science, and consumer behavior Her recent projects include studies on socioeconomic disparities in dietary health and the role of food practices in climate change mitigation. She has led multiple grants, including the Proper Food under Economic Constraints project (2018–2021). Bente has authored over 30 academic books and journal articles, edited volumes on consumption studies, and served on editorial boards for journals like Cultural Sociology and Journal of Consumer Culture . She frequently collaborates internationally, including with institutions in the UK, Sweden, and Norway.

• Consumption
• Contestation of food
• Everyday life practices
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Henrik Blicher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Humanities, holding a permanent position since 2001. His academic career includes significant administrative roles such as Head of Studies (2009-2014) and Director of common lectures in Literary History, alongside extensive national and international scholarly collaborations. His educational background features an MA (1991) and PhD (1997) in Nordic Literature from the University of Copenhagen, with doctoral research centered on Schack von Staffeldt's critical edition. His research spans literary history from 1600-1900, specializing in Nordic Baroque, Romanticism, and Enlightenment literature through book history, philology, and textual scholarship approaches. Blicher's recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a concentrated focus on 18th-century Danish prose, metafiction, and sensibility, particularly through Jens Baggesen's works and Scandinavian Enlightenment literature. His scholarship consistently bridges philological precision with literary contextualization, examining stylistic elements and rhetorical structures across Nordic-Italian cultural exchanges and Romantic drama. Key recognition includes: Jens Baggesen-prisen (2014) His academic service encompasses PhD committee participation (e.g., Alexander Conroy's 2024 defense), editorial work for Danske Studier, and leadership in major projects like The Continuation of Labyrinten (DSL-funded digital edition of Baggesen's diaries). He actively contributes to international networks including Romanhaftwerden (Zurich) and ISECS. Blicher's collaborative ecosystem includes digitization initiatives with Karin Hoff (Kiel), sensibility workshops with Anna Sandberg and Juliane Engelhardt, and participation in EU-level projects on Scandinavian Enlightenment literature, reflecting his integrated approach to textual scholarship and literary history.

• Literary History
• Book History
• Philology
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Lone Hersted is an Associate Professor at the Department of Culture and Learning, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Aalborg University, Denmark. She serves as the Coordinator of the SOS (Social Organizational Sustainability) network and is a key member of the Collaborative Organizational Learning (CO-LEARN) and Green Society SSH research environments. Her work is deeply connected to organizational development, sustainability, and transformative learning. Her research focuses on organizational learning, regenerative leadership, relational leadership, social organizational sustainability, dialogic processes, action research, and co-creation . She explores how organizations can foster sustainable and humane practices through resonance, reflection, and collaborative inquiry. Her expertise contributes significantly to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in management, social sustainability, and education. The recent publications and projects reveal a strong trend toward regenerative and relational leadership, identity construction in digital spaces (e.g., Twitter), transformative learning communities, and action research methodologies . Her work bridges theory and practice, often involving co-creation with organizations and stakeholders. She is also active in knowledge dissemination through media engagement, public lectures, and academic events. Action Research for the Development of Welfare (2025) Developing competences in relational leading (2025) Lead & Tweet: What leaders say when constructing identity on Twitter (2025) Autoethnography in organizational learning (2025) Lone Hersted has served as Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple research projects, including PÆL: Pædagogik, Æstetiske Læreprocesser og Ledelse , Den kompetente medarbejder , Lead & Tweet , and Constructing Identities . She has also contributed as a co-investigator and organizer of academic events, such as the Danish Action Research Network conference and PhD courses. She has been involved in editorial work, peer review, and public presentations, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic service and knowledge transfer. She is affiliated with several research networks, including CO-LEARN and SOS, which focus on collaborative learning, sustainability, and organizational transformation. These networks serve as platforms for interdisciplinary research, co-creation, and societal impact.

• Organizational Learning
• Regenerative Leadership
• Relational Leadership
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Morten Knudsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Organization, Copenhagen Business School (CBS), specializing in organizational theory, public sector management, and the sociology of ignorance. His research examines how knowledge and non-knowledge shape decision-making in Scandinavian public organizations, particularly healthcare and agricultural sectors. Research Focus: Public sector management, zoonotic disease governance (e.g., LA-MRSA), strategic ignorance, reflexive leadership practices, and communicative constitution of organizations. He employs Niklas Luhmann's systems theory and agnotology to analyze organizational dynamics. Publications: Recent work includes studies on multiplying ignorance in public health responses, reflexive practices in leadership education, and zoonosis management in agro-industry. His 2024 articles explore regulatory opacity in the Danske Bank scandal and organizational change in agriculture. Teaching: He supervises 5-7 master's theses annually in the Master of Public Governance (MPG) and Political Communication and Management (PKL) programs. PhD supervision includes Thorben Simonsen, Roderick Walker, and Marie Henriette Madsen.

• Organizational Theory
• Sociological Theory
• Public Sector Management
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Ghita Dragsdahl Lauritzen is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Sociology and an External Lecturer at Copenhagen Business School's Department of Organization. She leads the Culture and Civil Society research group and participates in the UCPH Green Solutions Centre's Living Lab Management group, focusing on plant-based food systems. She also serves on the Faculty of Social Sciences' Research Ethics Committee. Education & Prior Roles: She holds a PhD from DTU's Department of Technology, Management and Economics. Previous positions include roles at UCPH's Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Cambridge's Centre for Technology Management, MIT Sloan School of Management, and Copenhagen Business School's Department of Business, Humanities and Law. Research Focus: Her work examines social dynamics and paradoxes in collective innovation forms—such as crowdsourcing, open-source projects, and university-industry collaborations. Notable awards include the Albert L. Page Award (2019) and the Financial Times Responsible Education Award (2023). Teaching & Outreach: Teaches courses on innovation sociology, organizational theory, and sustainability. Office hours are Tuesdays 1–2 PM in room 16.1.47. Key Collaborations: Engaged with institutions globally, including Queen Mary’s Centre (Policy Fellowship). Her research spans organizational paradoxes, open innovation, and system theory.

• Open/user innovation
• Online communities
• Knowledge management
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Mette Vinther Larsen is Professor and Head of Department at Aalborg University Business School, specializing in strategic management, relational leadership, and organizational reflexivity. Her research explores sustainability transitions in the textile industry, strategic intuition in crisis management, and reflexive practices in management education. Research Leadership: Leads multiple EU-funded projects including GEARING-Roles, RESISTIRE, and UniSAFE, focusing on gender equality and organizational change. Current initiatives examine circular economy models in Scandinavian workwear and sustainable transitions in Bangladesh's apparel industry. Academic Contributions: Published extensively in journals including Management Learning and Gender, Work & Organization Develops innovative pedagogical approaches through action learning conversations Regular keynote speaker on gender equality programs and unintended consequences Administrative Roles: Former Vice Chancellor for Global Learning Opportunities and Vice Provost for Curriculum Innovation at Aalborg University.

• Strategic Management
• Organizational Reflexivity
• Relational Leadership
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