Marius Korsnes

Marius Korsnes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He leads the ERC-funded 'MidWay' project on sufficiency in meat and milk consumption in China and co-leads the NFR INTPART project 'Sociomaterial Transformations in Norway and East Asia (SoMaT)'. He is actively involved in the MEATigation, COJUST, and GreenBlack projects, and previously led research in the FME NTRANS center on deep decarbonization. His work bridges energy, sustainability, and socio-cultural transitions with a strong focus on Norway and China.

• BA in International Studies, University of Oslo (2009)
• BA in History, University of Oslo (2011)
• M.Phil. in Culture, Environment and Sustainability, University of Oslo (2012)
• PhD in Technology, Innovation and Culture, NTNU (2015)

His research centers on sustainability transitions, energy use, renewable energy systems, consumer practices, and sufficiency, particularly in the context of China and Norway. He explores how socio-material practices shape energy and food systems, with attention to justice, inclusion, and policy implications. His work integrates Technology, Innovation and Society (TIS) perspectives and public engagement.

His recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong trend in energy citizenship, meat and dairy consumption, prosumerism, and sufficiency. These articles analyze low-income energy practices, policy injustices, and cultural dynamics in food and energy transitions. The research is interdisciplinary, combining social science, environmental studies, and policy analysis.

• ERC Starting Grant (MidWay project)
• Member, Academy for Young Researchers (AYF)
• NTNU Star Program

Korsnes has advised Master’s students and contributes to transdisciplinary research, including using improvisational theatre for collaborative research. He has been involved in major research centers like FME ZEN and FME CenSES, and his work emphasizes public engagement and societal impact. His projects often involve international collaboration, especially between Norway and East Asia.