Matthias Heymann

About me

Matthias Heymann is professor of history of science and technology at the Centre for Science Studies, Aarhus University, Denmark.

His research focuses on the history of environmental science and technology. He has published on the history of energy technologies, of atmospheric and climate research and of engineering design. He led the international projects “Exploring Greenland: Science and Technology in Cold War Settings” (2010-2013) and “Shaping Cultures of Prediction: Knowledge, Authority and the Construction of Climate Change” (2013-2017). He coordinates the Tensions of Europe Research Group on Technology, Environment and Resources (since 2016) and the networking project “Towards sustainability of global resources, fair trade and global justice? Experiences, challenges and narratives of transformation”.

He is Co-PI of Energy Lives! in which he manages the Danish research group and works on district heating.