Rasmus Kopp Hansen

Rasmus Kopp Hansen is an Assistant Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Health Science and Technology within the Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on respiratory muscle physiology, cardiovascular function, and exercise interventions for individuals with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities. He has held administrative roles including Head of the Sports Laboratory at AAU SUND and project coordinator for initiatives like the Moving Together dance intervention for older adults.

Education: PhD in Health and Exercise Science (2022), MSc and BSc in Sports Science (2017/2013). He teaches courses in sports science, biomedical engineering, and occupational therapy, emphasizing applied physiology and exercise programming for diverse populations.

Research interests span autonomic cardiovascular control, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and rehabilitation technologies. Notable projects include studying physical activity barriers in wheelchair users and developing adaptive rowing exercise programs for spinal cord injury patients. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and received the 2022 SCI Writing Prize from the Spinal Research Institute.

Administrative contributions include laboratory management, curriculum development, and sustainable design of educational environments. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health, education, and reducing inequalities.