Dr. Janni Sørensen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Janni Sørensen holds a PhD in Urban Regional Planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Landinspektør degree from Aalborg University. As an Associate Professor at Aalborg University, she leads the Land Management & Governance research group. Sørensen's research focuses on participatory urban planning and community organizing, particularly at the neighborhood scale. She has been involved in various initiatives aimed at enhancing civic engagement and has worked with local government foundations to improve community outcomes. Her expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, particularly in addressing educational qualifications and regional planning challenges. Throughout her career, Janni has received numerous accolades, including the AASCU Excellence Innovation Award and the Bonnie E. Cone Distinguished Professorship in Community Engagement from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has significantly contributed to academic publications and projects that aim to empower coastal communities and investigate the impacts of governance and public participation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Aalborg University • Aalborg, Denmark

Lead the Land Management & Governance research group.

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of North Carolina at Charlotte • Charlotte, USA

Focused on participatory urban planning and community engagement.

Assistant Director

2005-01-01 — 2008-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Urbana-Champaign, USA

Provided support for urban planning research initiatives.

PhD Candidate

1998-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Urbana-Champaign, USA

Conducted research in urban regional planning.

Awards

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Excellence Innovation Award

2017-01-01
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Bonnie E. Cone Distinguished Professorship

2018-01-01

Requirements for Aalborg University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree English proficiency level B
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
  • Official English translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.