Jonas Højbak Tilsted serves as an Instructor at the SAXO-Institute, University of Copenhagen, specializing in Archaeology, Ethnology, Greek & Latin, and History. His academic role integrates teaching and research within these interconnected humanities disciplines. His research spans foundational humanities fields with distinct emphases: Archaeology: Analysis of material culture to reconstruct past societies and human behavior. Ethnology: Comparative study of cultural practices, beliefs, and social structures across ethnic groups. Classics: Examination of ancient Greek and Latin languages, literature, and societal frameworks. History: Critical investigation of historical events, periods, and their socio-political contexts.
Marie Sandberg is an Associate Professor in the Promotion Programme at the Saxo Institute, University of Copenhagen. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and participates in HUM:Global initiatives focused on interdisciplinary global studies. Her research emphasizes ethnological analyses of migration, borders, and refugee policies, particularly exploring temporal governance, state-civil society interactions, and the paradoxes of welfare-state frameworks. Her work examines the everyday practices of refugees and volunteers in contexts of temporary protection status, as well as the ethical challenges in digital migration studies. She contributes to debates on deterrence policies, repatriation agendas, and the precarity of academic labor. Sandberg’s research methodologies often combine ethnography with critical analysis of policy frameworks. Key Research Themes: Refugee temporariness, border studies, humanitarianism, and academic precarity Professional Roles: Member of the Professional Project Group (PPG) in HUM:Global, coordinating interdisciplinary projects Geographic Focus: Europe, with emphasis on Denmark, Poland, and Germany Recent publications highlight her focus on the interplay between state policies and grassroots efforts, as well as the temporal dimensions of displacement. She has co-edited special issues on migration and authored studies on volunteerism in refugee relief work.
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.
Aage Hill-Madsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Culture and Learning, Aalborg University (Denmark), affiliated with the Communication, Language, and Discourse (CLD) research unit. His work focuses on translation studies, medical communication, and systemic-functional linguistics. He holds a Cand.mag. et ling.merc. and a PhD in English linguistics. Research Interests: Translation theories (especially intralingual translation) Medical terminology simplification and communication Systemic-functional grammar applications Legitimation Code Theory in educational contexts Genre analysis of specialized texts Semiotic approaches to knowledge transmission Recent Publications Trends: His 2024-2025 work emphasizes medical translation between technical and lay audiences, with studies on EPAR summaries, patient information leaflets, and historical East-West medical terminology exchanges. He combines functionalist translation theory with systemic-functional frameworks to analyze textual transformations. Grants & Projects: Participated in the 2024-ongoing project Udvikling af kommunikative kompetencer gennem frivilligt brobygningsarbejde i NGO’en Social Sundhed , exploring communication skills through NGO activities. Academic Engagement: Active peer reviewer for journals like Globe and Across Languages and Cultures , with conference presentations on intralingual translation strategies and medical text accessibility.
Manex Aguirrezabal Zabaleta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics at the University of Copenhagen. He previously held positions as a Postdoc (2017-2019) and Assistant Professor at the same institution. His educational background includes: PhD in Natural Language Processing from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), conducted at the IXA NLP group. Master's degree in Natural Language Processing from UPV/EHU. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (5 years) from UPV/EHU. Dr. Aguirrezabal's research focuses on the computational analysis of poetry , particularly stress patterns in English. He explores whether computers can effectively analyze poetic structures, a field with roots in the 1980s but revitalized by modern techniques. Additionally, he investigates language generation , computational morphology and phonology , and finite-state methods . His work bridges traditional linguistic inquiry with cutting-edge natural language processing. Recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate a diverse engagement with computational linguistics, including poetry generation, multimodal corpus development, clickbait analysis, and fact-checking. His research often employs zero-shot learning and language models, reflecting current trends in AI-driven linguistic analysis. He has contributed to international collaborations such as ParlaMint (multilingual parliamentary corpora) and the GEHM Zoom corpus. While specific grant details are not provided, his active publication record indicates ongoing research support. Dr. Aguirrezabal maintains a strong connection to his Basque heritage, having pursued his early education in the Basque language.
Ana Antic is a Professor in the Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Humanities. She is also affiliated with the Centre for Culture and the Mind, where she leads an ERC-funded project titled Decolonising madness: Transcultural psychiatry, international order and the birth of a ‘global psyche’ . Her academic journey includes a PhD in Modern European History from Columbia University (2012) and prior appointments at universities in the UK and US before joining the University of Copenhagen in August 2020. PhD in Modern European History, Columbia University (2012) Ana Antic’s research lies at the intersection of social and cultural history, focusing on the history of modern Europe, war and violence, and the 'psy' sciences—particularly psychiatry and psychoanalysis. Her work critically explores the decolonisation of psychiatric practices and concepts in the second half of the 20th century, examining how transcultural psychiatry emerged in the aftermath of WWII and during decolonisation. She investigates how Western and non-Western experts redefined the relationship between culture, race, and the individual psyche, and whether new frameworks succeeded in moving beyond colonial legacies. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in global and transnational history, especially in the fields of transcultural psychiatry, Cold War science, and postcolonial mental health. The articles span interdisciplinary journals in history, global health, and medical humanities, often emphasizing decolonial critique and the politics of knowledge. A recurring theme is the role of experts from the Global South and Eastern Europe in shaping global psychiatric discourse. She has received multiple prestigious awards, including: Fraenkel Prize for Contemporary History (2016) British Academy Rising Star Engagement Award (2017) ERC Starting Grant (2019) Dan David Prize (March 2023) Ana Antic is actively involved in research leadership and academic collaboration. She currently heads the DNRF Centre for Culture and the Mind and leads a major ERC-funded project. She has organized international conferences and workshops, including the DECOLMAD Workshop and New Perspectives in Transcultural and Postcolonial Psychiatry . While no direct list of PhD students is provided, her leadership roles suggest active supervision and mentorship. Her work bridges history, psychiatry, and global health, contributing to a deeper understanding of the cultural and political dimensions of mental health. She is involved with the Centre for Culture and the Mind, a research environment that fosters interdisciplinary work on the intersections of culture, cognition, and history. Her project Decolonising madness brings together historians, anthropologists, and mental health professionals to re-examine the foundations of global psychiatric knowledge.
Ole Wæver is a Professor of International Relations at the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen. He founded the Centre for Advanced Security Theory (CAST) and directs the Centre for Resolution of International Conflicts (CRIC) . His work spans security theory, conceptual history, and sociology of science, with global recognition for developing the Copenhagen School of securitization theory. Primary Research Areas: International Relations, Security Studies, Climate Change, Religion/Secularism, Conflict Analysis Notable Contributions: Pioneering securitization theory, interdisciplinary analysis of security concepts, and theoretical developments in regional security complexes. His recent work explores the intersection of technology, philosophy of language, and security. Scientific Awards: Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters (2007) Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize (2012) Knight of the Order of Dannebrog (2014) Hesbjerg Foundation Peace Prize (2015) Honorary Doctorate, University of Turku (2015) Publications: Authored and co-authored influential books such as Security: A New Framework for Analysis and Regions and Powers , and contributed to leading journals including International Organization , Security Dialogue , and Millennium .
Jesper Rangvid is a Professor of Finance and Director of the Pension Research Centre (PeRCent) at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), where he also serves as Associate Dean of the Executive MBA program . His research focuses on financial markets, macroeconomics, financial crises, household finance, and mutual funds. He has authored influential works such as How Low Interest Rates Change the World (Oxford University Press, 2025) and From Main Street to Wall Street (Oxford University Press, 2021), exploring topics like interest rate trends, economic growth, and policy impacts. He chairs the Council for Return Expectations and holds board positions at Formuepleje, Advantage Investment Partners, and Finansiel Stabilitet, among others. His advisory roles include Levring & Levring and projects for Danish institutions like Forenet Kredit and BankInvest. Recent research highlights include analyzing Denmark’s pension system reforms, fiscal-monetary policy interactions, and the implications of low interest rates on global economies. Rangvid’s publications combine rigorous academic analysis with policy relevance, addressing topics like dividend predictability, economic growth’s impact on asset returns, and the behavior of professional investors. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical data, offering insights into macro-financial linkages and policy design.
Sara Green is an Associate Professor at the Department of Science Education, University of Copenhagen, specializing in the Section for History and Philosophy of Science . Her work bridges philosophy, biology, and biomedical ethics, focusing on the epistemic and social implications of datafication in healthcare and the ethical challenges of precision medicine and consumer health technologies. Green holds a PhD in Science Studies from Aarhus University and was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Philosophy of Science. She leads the PROMISE and COPE projects and contributes to EU-funded initiatives like DataSpace , TRANSCEND , and REDESIGN . Research Themes: Philosophy of precision medicine and data-driven healthcare Ethics of patient-derived organoids and organ-on-chip technologies Epistemic standards in consumer medicine Interdisciplinary integration in systems biology Article Trends: Recent publications explore organoid ethics , datafication in medicine , and philosophical frameworks for emerging health technologies . Key sub-fields include biobanking, cross-border data governance, and temporal dimensions of personalized medicine. Scientific Recognition: DFF Research Project 1 (2020) Semper Ardens Accellerate Grant (2023) Silver Medal, Royal Danish Society of Science and Letters (2024) Werner Callebaut Prize (2015) EU SwafS-Horizon stipend (2020) Teaching & Supervision: She teaches philosophy of science to students in biology, chemistry, and sports science, supervising projects on philosophy of biology and medicine and co-supervising science communication research. Collaborative Networks: Green collaborates across Denmark, the EU, and the U.S., particularly on cross-border health data infrastructure and reduction of animal models through organoid technologies.
Carsten Hjort Lange is a Professor in the Department of Politics and Society at Aalborg University, Denmark. He specializes in Roman history, focusing on civil war, political/military history, and ancient historiography. His work extends to comparative studies of the American Civil War and contemporary US politics. He co-edits Brill's Historiography of Rome and Its Empire and De Gruyter's Studies in Ancient Civil War . Lange has authored three monographs, including From Hannibal to Sulla: The Birth of Civil War in Republican Rome (2024). He holds editorial roles for multiple journals and participates in international research networks like PortCityFutures. His awards include the 2017 Choice Outstanding Academic Title Award and Teacher of the Year accolades in 2021 and 2022. Education: Ph.d. in Classics/History. Research Interests: Late Roman Republic, civil war dynamics, Cassius Dio's historiography, naval history, and conceptual history. Key areas include stasis theory, Augustan propaganda, and the intersection of ancient and modern political conflict. Publications & Projects: Over 100 peer-reviewed outputs, including monographs, edited volumes, and journal articles. Active in projects such as Responses to Imperialism in Roman Historical Writing and International/European Network on Roman Republican History . Awards: Recognized for academic contributions and teaching excellence, including the prestigious Choice Award and two consecutive Teacher of the Year prizes. Media Engagement: Regular contributor to Danish media, analyzing parallels between ancient and modern political crises (e.g., Trump's presidency compared to Augustus).
Professor Lene Hansen is a leading scholar at the Department of Political Science , University of Copenhagen , with expertise in International Relations Theory and Security Studies . Her work integrates poststructuralism , feminism , and constructivism , focusing on the role of visual culture in shaping security narratives. She directed the Images and International Security project (2014–2017), funded by The Danish Council for Independent Research (7.4 million DKK). Education: Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. in Political Science from the University of Copenhagen (1998, 1994, 1992). Research Interests: Hansen explores the intersection of identity , discourse , and visual politics in international security. Her contributions include methodological frameworks for discourse analysis and critiques of securitization theory through feminist lenses. Article Trends: Her recent work emphasizes visual security practices (e.g., HIV/AIDS, refugee crisis), poststructuralist theory , and cultural analysis , often addressing how images and emotions shape international crises and policy. Scientific Awards: Elite Research Prize (2011) Multiple grants from The Danish Council for Independent Research (2013, 2009) Editorial Roles: She has served on editorial boards of International Theory , European Journal of International Relations , and Security Dialogue , and as Editor-in-Chief of European Journal of International Relations (2008–2013).
Tom Brughmans serves as Associate Professor in Classical Archaeology at Aarhus University's School of Culture and Society, where he pioneers the application of network science and computational modeling to archaeological questions. His work bridges theoretical archaeology with complexity science, focusing on long-term economic dynamics in the Roman Empire through quantitative analysis of material culture distribution. His research centers on developing methodological frameworks for archaeological network analysis, with specific expertise in Roman economic integration, amphorae trade networks, and agent-based simulation of ancient economies. Brughmans advocates for computational reproducibility and open-science practices, creating accessible tools that transform complex archaeological data into analyzable network structures while challenging traditional interpretations of Roman market systems. Brughmans' publication trajectory reveals three dominant trends: advancing theoretical foundations of archaeological network science through handbooks and methodological guides; empirical investigations into Roman economic complexity using big-data approaches to amphorae distributions; and development of public-facing simulation platforms that translate academic research into interactive experiences. His work consistently integrates computational techniques with archaeological evidence to model socio-economic processes across centuries. His scientific recognition includes prestigious competitive fellowships: Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2017-2019) for the MERCURY project Marie-Curie Individual Fellowship (2019-2020) for SIMREC Brughmans directs multiple major research initiatives including the Past Social Networks Project (an open repository for ancient network data), NEFLARA (a Marie-Curie project developing landscape archaeology frameworks), and MINERVA (focused on Roman economic functioning). He has secured substantial funding from the Leverhulme Trust, Marie-Curie Actions, and ERASMUS+ for projects advancing computational archaeology, while actively promoting collaborative research through platforms like FORVM that make economic modeling accessible to broader audiences. As a core member of Aarhus University's Centre for Urban Network Evolutions (UrbNet), he contributes to interdisciplinary investigations of ancient urban connectivity. His leadership extends to developing international research networks through the Oxford Handbook of Archaeological Network Research and creating open educational resources that democratize access to network analysis methodologies in archaeology.
Atreyee Sen is Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen , Faculty of Social Sciences, a position she assumed on 1 February 2025 after serving as Associate Professor since 2015. She holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from SOAS, University of London (2003), and previously held academic roles at the University of Sussex and the University of Manchester. BA in Sociology, University of Calcutta (1994) MA in Sociology, Jawaharlal Nehru University (1996) PhD in Social Anthropology, SOAS, University of London (2003) Her research centers on urban South Asia , particularly India, with a focus on gender, violence, political mobilization, and subaltern communities . She investigates how marginalized groups—such as women in Mumbai slums, Muslim youth in Hyderabad, and former Maoist guerrillas in Calcutta—navigate and resist structural violence through political activism and cultural production. Her ethnographic work explores themes of prisons, moral policing, custodial disappearances, and urban poverty , challenging reductive narratives about the 'poor' and 'violent' in non-Western contexts. The recent articles in her publication record reveal a sustained engagement with political violence, urban precarity, and resistance . Her work spans ethnographic studies of child vigilantes, anti-Romeo squads, and informal economies in Indian cities, often highlighting the intersection of gender, state power, and everyday survival . She employs comparative frameworks, such as between Chicago and Mumbai, to broaden anthropological theory. Her research is deeply interdisciplinary, drawing from political science, sociology, and gender studies. Sutasoma Award for Outstanding Research Towards a PhD (2002) NirmalChunder Basu Ray Memorial Award, University of Calcutta (1994) Atreyee Sen has been actively involved in public scholarship through media engagements, including interviews and documentaries with BBC Radio 4 on topics such as the Delhi rape case, women vigilantes, and Indian elections. She has also led major research projects, including an ERC Advanced Grant on global political anger and a project on cashless economies and urban debt. She is currently writing a monograph titled ‘Morgue tags and body bags’ -- Ethno-histories, custodial death/disappearances and state torture in urban India . She has served in leadership roles in international academic bodies, including the Association of Social Anthropologists (ASA) and the World Council of Anthropological Associations (WCAA). While no formal lab or team is specified, her collaborative research outputs and network suggest active engagement with global academic communities. She has not indicated any future work beyond her current monograph and ongoing projects.
Morten Søndergaard is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University’s Department of Communication and Psychology, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He is part of the Art, Aesthetics & Health Research Laboratory and the MASSHINE initiative. His research focuses on sound art, media art curation, and transdisciplinary practices, emphasizing the exclusion mechanisms in 20th-century art systems and unarchived avant-garde movements. Søndergaard has curated exhibitions globally, including at Kiasma and ZKM, and co-founded the POM conference series and ISACS symposia. He leads the Erasmus Master of Excellence in Media Arts Cultures, collaborating with institutions in Austria, Poland, and Hong Kong. His work bridges art, science, and technology, with recent projects exploring sonic archives and participatory curatorial frameworks. Key collaborations include roles with the European NeMe network, SUNY College New York, and the Momentum Biennial. He has organized over 20 projects since 2008, including the 2025 Momentum Biennial as head curator. His teaching spans media art theory, sound art practices, and curatorial methodologies at both bachelor and master levels. Søndergaard’s research outputs include over 145 publications, with a focus on sound art’s theoretical and practical dimensions. His current projects emphasize ‘uncurating’ methodologies and the reactivation of marginalized avant-garde practices. Notable activities include editorial roles, international conference organization, and advisory roles in art and science networks. His work has been featured in media outlets like Artdaily and the Biennial Foundation, highlighting his contributions to contemporary art discourse and curatorial innovation.
Vito Latora is a Professor of Applied Mathematics and Chair of Complex Systems at the School of Mathematical Sciences, Queen Mary University of London, and also holds the position of Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Catania. He leads the Complex Systems and Networks Group, driving cutting-edge research at the intersection of physics, mathematics, and interdisciplinary sciences. His research focuses on complex systems, particularly the structure and dynamics of networks, including multiplex, temporal, and higher-order networks such as simplicial complexes and hypergraphs. He explores applications in social, biological, financial, and cognitive systems, with recent work on creativity, innovation, and success through network analysis. The 15 most recent publications reveal a strong trend in advancing network theory beyond pairwise interactions, with a focus on higher-order structures, memory effects, synchronization, and epidemic spreading. His work combines rigorous mathematical modeling with real-world applications, often published in high-impact journals like Nature Communications , Physical Review Letters , and Science Advances . Dual communities in spatial and biological networks Modeling epidemics with limited detection resources Synchronization via higher-order and directed interactions AI-driven financial risk management Evolutionary games on hypergraphs Interdisciplinary success and funding dynamics Vito Latora has mentored several researchers who appear as co-authors, including Iacopini, Williams, Di Bona, and Lacasa. While specific grants are not listed, his collaborative projects with neuroscientists and anthropologists, along with frequent publications, suggest active funding. He is involved in major scientific events such as NetSci 2023, indicating leadership in the network science community. He leads the Complex Systems and Networks Group at Queen Mary, fostering a collaborative environment for studying complex systems through theoretical, computational, and data-driven approaches.
