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Anders Lund Hansen is an Associate Professor of Human Geography at Lund University and serves as the academic director of the HUGE master programme. He is also a Guest Professor at Space, place, mobility and urban studies (MOSPUS), IMT, Roskilde University (2023-2026), and serves as Project leader and PI for CO-HOPE, JPI Urban Europe, H2020 (2022-2023).
Dr. Lund Hansen's research focuses on critical urban studies, with particular expertise in urban political geography, urban political economy, and visual methodologies. His work examines gentrification processes, housing policies, urban planning, and alternative urbanisms, often through the lens of social geography. A significant portion of his research has centered on Christiania, the autonomous neighborhood in Copenhagen, where he has served as a steering group member of the Christiania Researcher in Residence project since 2007. His approach combines theoretical rigor with innovative visual methods to understand complex urban phenomena and governance structures.
His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on urban governance, alternative communities, and the politics of public space, particularly through his work on Christiania. These works employ visual methodologies to document and analyze urban cultures and governance practices in unique urban settings.
- Wallanderstipendium (2007)
- Distinguished International Visitor, University of British Columbia (2014)
- Visiting Fellowship, UBC Centre for Social, Spatial & Economic Justice (2011)
- Elected committee member of the International Critical Geography Group (2011-2019)
- Steering committee member of the Christiania Researcher in Residence project (since 2007)
As academic director of the HUGE master programme and through his research projects like CO-HOPE and GONACI, Dr. Lund Hansen has secured significant research funding from sources including JPI Urban Europe and H2020. His work contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities.
Dr. Lund Hansen collaborates extensively through networks like Urban Arena and Urban Creativity Lund, working with researchers across disciplines to address complex urban challenges. His research on Christiania has developed into a significant archive and documentation project, creating valuable resources for understanding alternative urban governance models.
