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Manja Hoppe Andreasen is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Geography. Her research explores the dynamics of urban expansion in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on the motivations and logics of diverse actors in land transactions and property development. She aims to provide insights for urban policymakers and planners to create inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities, engaging with key agendas such as land formalization and climate change resilience. Andreasen has conducted extensive fieldwork in Tanzania and Ghana, utilizing a mix of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Her current research projects include examining urban encroachment in ecologically sensitive areas and understanding the rise of the African middle class in urban transformation processes. She holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Copenhagen and has been awarded several prestigious grants for her research.
Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.