Michael Hedegaard

Michael Hedegaard is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering Technology and Didactics of the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on global economics, strategic CSR, and sustainable development with a particular emphasis on foreign direct investment dynamics, information transparency in financial systems, and circular bioeconomy initiatives. He actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through projects addressing economic recovery, smart city financing, and sustainable agriculture.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Analysis of FDI pathways in post-conflict regions (e.g., Ukraine)
• Development of high-value products from organic waste materials
• Financing mechanisms for smart city infrastructure
• Evaluation of banking transparency frameworks

Recent collaborative projects involve eco-industrial grid optimization (GRACE project) and biological pest control strategies in Poland. His work bridges theoretical economic frameworks with practical applications in sustainable development.