Michael Alexander Ulfstjerne

Coming from the field of anthropology and with a background as an advisor in the private sector my work as a researcher and teacher is driven by the followng values and intersts:

Academic

what motivates me as a researcher is to understand the emergence of new economies and its spatial effects including displacement, resettlement, infrastructural developments, but also what it means for peoples’ plans and dreams. My most recent research expands into the field of alternative moneys and emerging payment infrastructures. Regionally, I’ve done fieldwork and data collection in a number of locations including China, West Africa, Denmark, Malta, and Bosnia. Another important motivation for my professional career is to employ my curiosity, knowledge, and ability to use qualitative methods creatively to change how we develop our cities and the built environment.

Teaching

As a teacher and a supervisor I’m not only interested in what students should read and learn but particularly how they learn. I aim to innovate teaching by trying out new learning forms, continous feedback, collaborating with students, and the ambition to keep learning myself. I’ve developed new PBL initiatives and instigated collaborations between non-university stakeholders and learning environments in Aalborg University.