I have been involved in numerous exhibitions, public programs, and creative projects that bring together diverse fields and disciplines. From conceptualizing displays at Amalienborg and Frilandsmuseet to advising on initiatives like GeoPark South Fyn, my work in curating and public engagement aims to create experiences that resonate with diverse audiences and inspire conversations about our interconnectedness with nature and culture. Curating is central to my practice, whether I am designing museum exhibitions or creating learning environments in educational settings.

As part of my commitment to public engagement, I have contributed to projects like the Stevns Klint UNESCO World Heritage initiative, where I advise on place-based mediation that highlights the relationship between cultural heritage and natural environments.

In addition to my role as Professor and Section Leader at the University of Southern Denmark, I lead the Centre for Research in Science Education and Communication (FNUG), where we explore how environments act as mediators of knowledge and perception. Key projects include LabSTEM+, focused on STEM education innovation, and the NAFA Knowledge Ecology project, which examines knowledge-sharing practices within educational institutions. Two of my Ph.D. students, Maiken Westen Holm Svendsen and Tina Maria Brinks, conduct case study research on these projects, investigating work based learning environments. Through my curatorial approach to research and learning, I aim to create spaces that support interdisciplinary inquiry and experiential engagement.

I am also a co-principal investigator at CUHRE, an elite center dedicated to enhancing ecoliteracy within the Danish education system, exploring ways to integrate sustainability into formal education from primary schools to universities. This is another example of how curatorial thinking guides my work in educational settings, as I seek to design environments that foster deeper ecological understanding.

I contribute to Geo & Bio Science Center Syd, a project that aims to increase students’ interest in the natural sciences by moving biology, geography, and math education outdoors, primarily in the scenic areas of Svanninge Bjerge and Bakker. This initiative connects students with hands-on learning experiences in collaboration with Biologisk Institut and various local institutions, promoting both sustainability and scientific literacy. One of my Ph.D. students, Katrine Bergkvist Borch, is conducting case study research on this project, investigating its impact on environmental education practices. Curating these nature-based learning environments is part of a larger effort to rethink how education happens in outdoor, experiential spaces.

My collaboration with GeoPark South Fyn involves scientific advising on connecting geoscience with environmental awareness, enhancing public engagement through experiential learning.

Through NAVADA, I and my FNUG center host and mentor two Ph.D. students who focus on scientific literacy in early childhood education. This project aims to foster curiosity and wonder in children aged 0-6 by integrating nature experiences with foundational science concepts. The Ph.D. students, Karen Bollingberg and Søren Krogh Hansen, are developing science- and mathematics-oriented play and learning environments in early childhood settings, as well as building pedagogical science competence among staff through processes of design-based action learning.

In my curatorial practice, I have advised on exhibitions and installations at institutions like Mosede Fort – Museum for Denmark during the First World War, Viking Ship Museum, Amalienborg Museum, and Naturama. My work often focuses on creating immersive experiences that engage visitors with themes of natural history and environmental awareness. I have also contributed to international projects like Moriori, Music and Manawa, a multimedia experience design project that explores heritage preservation through collaborative efforts with the University of Otago.

These collaborations transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries, connecting artists, researchers, and practitioners from a wide range of fields. As a member of advisory boards like FabLab Spinderihallerne, I support initiatives that blend technology, art, and community engagement, fostering environments where diverse practices intersect.

My work is deeply rooted in curation and mediation, where I explore how various media—including spaces and objects—shape perception and experience. I am fascinated by the layering of perceptual influences, from the interplay between human and non-human to the intermingling of nature and culture.

Through these projects, I seek to develop and share knowledge about how people connect to the environments they inhabit or pass through and consider how we can cultivate a deeper, more sustainable relationship with our surroundings.