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Michael Søgaard Jørgensen is an Honorary Doctor and Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Sustainability and Planning within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His research focuses on circular economy dynamics, sustainable innovation systems, and governance frameworks for transitioning to resource-efficient economies. He holds a PhD in Technology Assessment from the Technical University of Denmark (1988) and a Chemical Engineering degree (1981).
Key research areas include product longevity strategies, circular business models, food system sustainability, and citizen-driven initiatives. He leads/co-leads projects like 'Scale-Up and Scale-Out Sharing Capacity for Sustainable Urban Transformation' (2024-2026) and 'CirkulærØ: Cirkulær Ø-konomi' (2022-2024). Active in interdisciplinary collaboration, he coordinates the TECH centre for Circular Economy and participates in initiatives like the Sustainable Development Lab.
His publications emphasize systemic transitions, repair practices, and policy design. Recent work highlights the need for integrated strategies combining regulatory frameworks, citizen engagement, and corporate responsibility. Media engagements reflect his role as a thought leader in Denmark's sustainability discourse.
