Professor and highly experienced researcher developer.
I work with universities and research supervisors to enhance the quality of doctoral supervision and develop strong supervisory cultures. My approach combines research-based knowledge with extensive experience from training supervisors internationally.
A career devoted to better supervision
I am a professor at the University of Agder and previously held a position at Aarhus University, where much of my research on doctoral supervision took shape.
My field is doctoral supervision: how it works, why it sometimes fails, and how supervisors and institutions can develop it. I move between three worlds: research, teaching and facilitation. I believe the most useful development happens where they meet.
Over the years I have worked with supervisors at every career stage, from newly appointed assistant professors to highly experienced full professors, as well as with the leaders responsible for doctoral education across faculties and whole universities.
Connect on LinkedInTo strengthen doctoral supervision through reflective practice, research-informed development and meaningful academic dialogue.
To contribute to sustainable academic environments where doctoral students, supervisors and institutions can thrive.
Let's strengthen supervision together
I'd be glad to discuss your institution's needs, from a single keynote to a long-term development partnership.