Skovsmose is an emeritus professor at the Department of Culture and Learning at Aalborg University, Denmark, and serves as a volunteer professor in the Graduate Program in Mathematics Education at the São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rio Claro campus.

His contributions have led to the development of concepts such as critical mathematics education, landscapes of investigation, and students’ foregrounds.

[1] His ideas have influenced academic studies worldwide, particularly in countries such as India, Brazil, South Africa, and Germany.

He worked at Aalborg University for 25 years, eventually becoming a full professor before assuming emeritus status.

[10] His book Saudade explores the history of his artistic projects, including Faces as Landscapes and The Four Graces.