Catharina Juul Kristensen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Sciences and Business, Roskilde University. She specializes in qualitative social research with a focus on organizational practices in street-level organizations, social innovation, and research ethics. Her affiliations include membership in the Research Ethics Committee at Roskilde University and roles as an external examiner at Aalborg University's Master's in Social Work program. Education: PhD in Social Studies and Organisation, Aalborg University (1998) MSc in Public Administration, Roskilde University (1992) MSc in Social Sciences, University of Birmingham (1989) Research Interests: Catharina's work explores ethical dimensions of organizational ethnography, cross-sector collaboration in social innovation, and volunteer integration in welfare services. She emphasizes practical methodologies for addressing conflicts of interest in multi-stakeholder environments and advancing qualitative research standards. Academic Contributions: She coordinates mandatory doctoral courses on research ethics and qualitative methods at Roskilde University, drawing on 25+ years of teaching experience. Her recent projects include studying social innovation in frontline organizations and ethical practices in asylum-seeking contexts. Awards & Recognition: While no formal awards are listed, her extensive service on ethics committees and academic boards reflects her leadership in research integrity. Advising & Mentorship: Supervised 5 doctoral students and co-developed PhD courses like 'Research Ethics and Integrity' and 'Qualitative Research Methods.' Her mentorship spans both main and co-supervision roles. Labs/Teams: Active in the Social Dynamics and Change (SODYC) research group, focusing on societal transformation through qualitative inquiry.









