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Andreas Roepstorff holds multiple academic roles at Aarhus University as Centre Director of the Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies and Professor in the School of Culture and Society's Department of Anthropology, as well as affiliated roles in the Interacting Minds Centre and Department of Clinical Medicine. His work bridges anthropology, neuroscience, and cognitive science.
Research interests include functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), social interaction dynamics, decision-making processes, mindfulness, and schizophrenia studies. He leads interdisciplinary projects like BIOSINQ (Biosocial Inquiries) exploring pandemic responses and MALEXA (Mauritian Experimental Anthropology) studying cultural practices in Eastern Africa.
Recent publications analyze pandemic social dynamics, infant-directed speech patterns, and conceptual interaction theories. His 2023 review in Nature Human Behaviour received significant media attention for its insights into cross-cultural communication.
- Received the prestigious Rigmor og Carl Holst-Knudsens videnskabspris in 2008
- Active in organizing workshops on topics like university societal contracts and well-being initiatives
- Teaches ethnographic methodology courses and contributes to health data ethics discussions
His research network spans global collaborations on cultural neuroscience, including studies in the Maasai Mara region and pandemic-related behavioral analyses.
