معرفی
Tom Børsen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Sustainability and Planning, affiliated with The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He co-founded the Techno-Anthropology and Participation (TAPAR) research group and serves on the board of the Techno-Ethics think tank. His research focuses on Responsible Innovation, including Ethical Technology Assessment, Action Research, and interdisciplinary policy advice. Børsen teaches in the Techno-Anthropology programs and has contributed to over 150 publications across journals, books, and conference proceedings.
Education: While formal educational details are not explicitly stated, his academic roles suggest advanced qualifications in technology, ethics, and anthropology. His research spans post-normal science, sustainability, and engineering ethics.
Research Interests:
- Ethical Technology Assessment
- Action Research methodologies
- Interdisciplinary education in STEM
- Policy advice on technological risks
- Sociotechnical systems analysis
Key Awards:
- Nominated for 2024 SEFI Francesco Maffioli Award
- Multiple 'Teacher of the Year' awards (2015, 2016, 2024 nomination)
Grants & Projects: Leads or contributes to 20+ projects including SUNDTEK (healthcare technology education), Reworlding (participatory design for environmental challenges), and OBAMA-NEXT (marine ecosystem monitoring). His work emphasizes participatory methods and ethical foresight.
Labs & Affiliations: Active in the AI for the People Center, Center for Applied Ethics, and Danish Centre for Health Informatics. Collaborates internationally on citizen science and technology ethics initiatives.
