Bo Poulsen

Bo Poulsen is a Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Politics and Society, part of The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His research focuses on environmental history, marine ecosystems, and historical geography with particular attention to fisheries, climate impacts, and coastal societies. He leads projects like 'Biogenic Reef' and 'Oceans Past Platform,' emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between historians and natural scientists.

Education details are not explicitly stated in the text, though his academic positions suggest advanced degrees in relevant disciplines. His work integrates historical datasets with contemporary environmental challenges, evidenced by over 100 publications and 3 datasets on fishery histories.

Key research trends include analyzing historical human-environment interactions, documenting lost marine ecosystems (e.g., oyster reefs), and studying societal responses to natural disasters like the 1825 North Sea storm surge. He has received awards for teaching and research excellence, including the 2017 'Årets Underviser' and 2009 'Årets Danske Forskningsresultat.'

Poulsen advises 2 PhD students and actively participates in conferences, editorial boards, and public outreach through media contributions. His lab affiliations include AAU Arctic Green Societies and BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research.