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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 participation in the public debate:

Moderator of and partner with the French Embassy and DTU on 10 Clima Change debates under the title "Café Climat" 2008-2009 Picture 1, 2. Presenter at the official opening of "24 hours of Research" April 24 at at Aarhus University (review), Debate evening on "What drives Fashion?" April 25 at Center for Design Research, Interviewed in "Optimized Man" radio show on science May 29/ June in Denmarks Radio P1 ,Interviewed in "Faster, higher, stronger...and smarter through smart drugs" in the newspaper Information May 30. Sek. 2 p. 6/7.

Latest highlights:

Author of the EU 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