Maja Müller

Maja Müller is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology and Social Work, Aalborg University, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. Her work bridges social exclusion, vulnerability, and co-creation in welfare societies, emphasizing user perspectives and youth involvement.

• Research: Focuses on welfare states, citizen participation, and qualitative methods.
• Teaching: Addresses social exclusion, frontline social work, and co-creation with practice examples.
• Projects: Leads initiatives like RESPONSIVE and Unge på kant med uddannelse, targeting European social services and youth at-risk.
• UN SDGs: Contributes to poverty reduction (SDG 1) and quality education (SDG 4).

Research Trends: Recent work explores citizen voice in co-creation, youth empowerment, and ethical challenges in inclusive research. Articles highlight Howard Becker’s labeling theory and democratic processes in social work.

Awards:

• 25 Jan 2001: Sociologi, Department of Sociology and Social Work.

Grants & Collaborations: Involved in Nordic-Baltic Doctoral Network and EU-wide projects. Collaborates with institutions across Denmark and Europe.

Labs/Teams: Co-organizes seminars like Lydhørhed i Socialt Arbejde and participates in the 6th International Conference on Practice Research in Social Work.