Maj Munch Andersen

Maj Munch Andersen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on sustainable economic systems with emphasis on the Global South and industrial applications.

His academic qualifications include:

• Ph.D. in Innovation and Corporate Strategy from Copenhagen Business School (awarded 18 August 1999)
• Cand. Scient in Environmental Geography from the University of Copenhagen (awarded 24 June 1992)

Andersen specializes in Circular Economy and Green Economy frameworks, examining eco-innovation dynamics in industrial contexts. His work analyzes policy implementation challenges, resource efficiency in developing economies, and the socioeconomic dimensions of circular transitions. Recent research emphasizes African case studies, particularly Kenya, exploring how resource constraints drive circular innovation in industrial parks and water management systems.

Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on Global South perspectives, evolutionary economic models, and practical industrial symbiosis applications. Key trends include policy coherence between climate mitigation and circular strategies, water innovation networks, and competitiveness implications of circular transitions in developing economies. His interdisciplinary approach bridges environmental science, economics, and policy studies.