Prof. Jacob Torfing is a distinguished professor in Politics and Institutions at Roskilde University and Founder of the Roskilde School of Governance. He is a global authority on public governance, co-creation, and innovation.

He has authored 34 books and 350+ publications, with 29,000 citations (h-index 68). His work focuses on transforming public governance, enhancing innovation, and fostering democratic participation to tackle complex societal challenges. With €20M+ in research funding, he has led numerous international projects and regularly delivers public talks worldwide. A catalyst for change, his efforts aim to improve service quality and solve "wicked problems" in governance.

Jacob Torfing, PhD
Professor,
Department of Social Sciences and Business
Roskilde School of Governance
University of Roskilde
Denmark