Research profile

Svend Brinkmann has been professor of general psychology and qualitative methods at Aalborg University since 2009. His research deals with fundamental problems in psychology, the philosophy of psychology, qualitative research methodology and cultural analysis. In recent years, he has had a particular focus on investigating the implications of psychiatric diagnoses for individuals and society.

Teaching profile

Teaches at bachelor's, master's and PhD levels in qualitative research methods, social psychology, philosophy of science and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.

PhD Supervision

2024- Main supervisor for PhD scholar Jonas Norgaard Mortensen

2023- Main supervisor for PhD scholar Sebastian Tobias-Renstrøm

2023- Co-supervisor for PhD scholar Jonathan Bach

2022- Co-supervisor for PhD scholar Julie Nørgaard

2017-2022 Main supervisor for PhD scholar Leif Kongsgaard

2018-2022 Co-supervisor for PhD scholar Peter Clement Lund

2018-2021 Main supervisor for PhD scholar Alfred Sköld

2013-2018 Co-supervisor for PhD scholar Mette Rønberg

2013-2016 Main supervisor for PhD scholar Mikka Nielsen

2013-2018 Main supervisor for PhD scholar Kenneth Kruse Larsen

2012-2017 Main supervisor for PhD scholar Ester Holte Kofod

2010-2015 Project supervisor for PhD scholar Malene Friis Andersen

2009-2015 Main supervisor for PhD scholar Tanja Kirkegaard

2009-2014 Co-supervisor for PhD scholar Maria Ovesen

2007-2011 Assistant supervisor for PhD scholar Bente Hoeck