Martin Grünfeld

Martin Grünfeld is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Science Education at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in the intersections of museum studies, philosophy of science, and environmental humanities. His transdisciplinary work explores metabolic processes, multi-species collaborations, and the ethics of care through artistic-scientific interventions.

Education:

• PhD in Philosophy, University College Dublin (2017)
• mag.art in Philosophy, University of Copenhagen (2011)

His research investigates how nonhuman actors like wax worms and mushrooms transform museum practices and sustainability narratives. Key projects examine 'metabolic justice,' the poetics of endings, and careful engagements in transdisciplinary collaborations, often manifesting as living installations that challenge anthropocentric perspectives.

Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a cohesive trajectory: Grünfeld consistently bridges theoretical philosophy with material practices, using artistic research to interrogate knowledge production around decay, metabolism, and care. His co-authored works emphasize collective authorship and nonhierarchical collaborations across art-science boundaries.

Grünfeld actively participates in European research networks, co-organizing events like 'Making Metabolism Public' and 'Arts-based explorative panels on radical sustainability.' His collaborations with scholars including Søren Bencard and Caitlin DeSilvey demonstrate commitment to transdisciplinary knowledge exchange beyond traditional academic silos.