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I am working with technology transfer from public research institutions to industry as well as the relationship between man and new technology. Hold a master's degree in Media Studies and Modern Culture from University of Copenhagen and Albert Ludwigs Universität in Freiburg, Germany. And a PhD from the IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark and UCLA, USA.

I am Special Adviser for the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation in Denmark but have also written and edited books and articles on the issue man-technology in different contexts and have ocassionaly been on national radio and television to discuss ethical and moral dilemmas in the perspective of new technology.

Latest highlights:

Speaker at conference "The Posthuman Condition; Long Perspectives, Imminent Decisions" with Francis Fukuyama, Aarhus University. Author of the EU expert report: "An Analysis of Effects of European and National Guidelines on the Implementation of New Knowledge Transfer Policies at Institutional and Member State Level" and editor of the book "Characteristics of the Innovative University" 2010. Appointed by the EU Commission as independant expert to "Knowledge Transfer Forum Expert Group" 2008/2009. Appointed member of the Editorial Consultant board for www.science.dk 2008. Appointed by the EU Commission as independant expert and rapporteur on the expert group "Knowledge Transfer Metrics" 2007/2008. Invited speaker at China-EU Symposium in Beijing 2007(Picture1, Picture2). Invited speaker at Oxford University Enhancement Workshop 2007. Nominated by the EU Commission for the Descartes Award due to excellent and innovative science communication during the 50 year anniversary 2007. Receive Svend Bergsøe Foundation's Mediation Award 2007.

Keynote at Hokkaido University, Japan 2006. The books: History of Modern Culture and The Human Experiment, both 2006.

Updated 2010