Dr. Rikke Nielsen

Professor

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Biography

Rikke Skovgaard Nielsen is a trained sociologist who obtained her PhD from Aalborg University. She specializes in research related to affordable housing, non-profit social housing, and the dynamics of deprived neighborhoods. Her work addresses issues such as segregation, social cohesion, and the impact of forced relocation on community structures. Rikke employs a wide array of quantitative and qualitative methods and is adept in mixed methods research. She has been involved in various international projects, contributing as an expert in Danish housing affairs and collaborating on significant initiatives like the Dutch project Vulnerable Neighbourhoods and German projects in European housing policy. Rikke has worked extensively within EU-funded projects, including FP7, Horizon 2020, and Horizon Europe, where she has served as a workshop coordinator for the European Network of Housing Research. Additionally, she teaches in the engineering program focusing on Sustainable Building Processes and has several years of experience in supervising master’s theses in the City, Housing, and Settlement program. Her experience and expertise also align with the objectives of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant

2008-08-01 — 2009-09-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducted research and collaborated in sociological studies focused on housing and community dynamics.

Awards

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Bengt Turner Award

2014-07-03

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.