Dr. Asbjørn Storgaard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Asbjørn Laursen Storgaard is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Law at the University of Southern Denmark, specializing in criminology, philosophy, and law. He serves as the chairperson of the Danish Helsinki Committee on Human Rights, where he is actively engaged in contemporary human rights issues. His research explores the intersection of law, social work, and criminology, with a particular focus on probation services and democratic participation. Storgaard's PhD dissertation titled 'Potential Democratic Emancipation? Policy Discretionary Practices in the Probation Service' examined how offender supervision can foster participatory citizenship among marginalized individuals. He is working on a book entitled 'Professional Disobedience in Probation: Manual-based Interventions and Transgressive Strategies', which investigates the everyday work of probation officers in Denmark and highlights how they navigate and resist rigid practices to better serve their clients. At the University of Southern Denmark, he teaches and supervises courses on philosophy of law, society, and criminology, with a commitment to understanding legal systems that promote justice and democratic engagement.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-10-28 — Present

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Teaching and researching in the field of Law and Criminology.

Chairperson

2022-01-15 — Present

Danish Helsinki Committee • Copenhagen, Denmark

Leading discussions and initiatives related to human rights.

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.