Hans Martin Thomassen

Hans Martin Thomassen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Geography and Social Anthropology, NTNU. He holds a BA from Clark University (1983), Cand.Pol. from University of Oslo (1992), and a PhD from NTNU (2008). He served as Department Head (2009-2013). His research focuses on anthropological studies of art, development, pedagogy, and Nordic cultural dynamics. Current projects include work related to classroomlab.uvt.ro.

• Education:
  • BA: International Development & Social Change (Clark University, 1983)
  • Cand.Pol.: Social Anthropology (University of Oslo, 1992)
  • PhD: Social Anthropology (NTNU, 2008)
• Research Projects:
  • "The Hot Lava Edge of Cultural Flows"
  • "Denaturalizing Difference"
  • Current project via classroomlab.uvt.ro

Teaching spans courses like Globalisation Theory, Cultural Anthropology fundamentals, and practical internships. His work bridges anthropological theory with applied contexts in rural development and technology critique.