Brooks Alexandra Kaiser

Brooks Alexandra Kaiser is a Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Department of Business and Sustainability at IEB Esbjerg, the European Center for Risk and Resilience Studies, and the SDU Climate Cluster. Her work bridges economics and environmental science, focusing on long-term socio-ecological transformations.

• PhD in Economics, Northwestern University, 1998
• Tenured positions at Gettysburg College (USA) and University of Southern Denmark
• Visiting positions at University of British Columbia and University of Hawaii

Her research centers on environmental and resource economics, particularly marine invasive species, Arctic socio-ecological systems, fisheries management, and climate change impacts. She employs bio-economic modeling to analyze how trade, technology, and policy affect marine resource use and conservation. Her recent work examines the snow crab invasion in the Barents Sea, economic costs of invasive species, and sustainable Arctic tourism.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in Arctic and marine environmental economics, with a focus on invasive species, fisheries governance, climate adaptation, and nature-based solutions. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates economics, ecology, and policy.

Scientific recognitions include:

• Fellow of the Polar Research and Policy Initiative (UK)
• SCC Fast Track award (November 2024)

She actively supervises PhD students, including M. Kourantidou, and has contributed to major research projects on climate adaptation, risk management, and Arctic sustainability. Her editorial roles include peer reviewer for Ecological Economics and People and Nature. She leads or co-leads several ongoing projects such as ARE BEST NbS and the SCC Elite Centre, demonstrating sustained research leadership and funding success.

Kaiser is involved in multiple interdisciplinary research teams, including Landscape Imaginaries and the European Marine Research Network (Euromarine), and contributes to public discourse through media engagements on marine policy and climate change.