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Johan Ulrik LindView profile

Associate Professor

Technical University of DenmarkDenmark

Johan Ulrik Lind is an Associate Professor and Groupleader at the Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark. His research focuses on cutting-edge biomedical engineering solutions including tissue engineering, bioprinting, and microphysiological systems. He actively contributes to additive manufacturing and functional materials development. Current Affiliation: Department of Health Technology, DTU Research Areas: 3D bioprinting, hydrogel technologies, microsystems engineering Expertise: UN Sustainable Development Goals for health and well-being Lind's work spans additive manufacturing for tissue engineering, functionalized biomaterials , and dynamic microphysiological systems . His recent publications highlight innovations in hydrogel formulation, bioink development, and particulate drug delivery systems. Notably, he holds a patent for transparent bioink formulation. He supervises multiple PhD projects including: micro-perfused bioartificial ovaries, embedded bioprinting of perfusable vasculatures, and 3D printed microsystems for tissue actuation. His research portfolio demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, biology, and pharmaceutical sciences.

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Ciprian CimpanView profile

Associate Professor

University of Southern DenmarkDenmark

Ciprian Cimpan is an Associate Professor at the Department of Green Technology (IGT), University of Southern Denmark, and a key member of the SDU Climate Cluster and SDU Life Cycle Engineering. His research focuses on Circular Economy , Industrial Ecology , Waste and Resources Management , and Life Cycle Assessment , with a strong emphasis on sustainable growth and resource efficiency. Postdoctoral Fellow, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (2019–2021) His recent publications highlight applications of LCA in evaluating additive manufacturing , plastic packaging , and critical material recycling within green transition contexts. He also investigates systemic challenges in textile waste , ICT product obsolescence , and rebound effects in reuse practices . Scientific awards include the DANROAD Prize (2025) for innovative drug recycling. He supervises PhD student Bubinek R. and teaches courses on Eco-efficient Engineering , Waste Management , and Solid Waste Processing .

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Shuang Ma AndersenView profile

Professor

University of Southern DenmarkDenmark

Shuang Ma Andersen is a Full Professor at the Department of Green Technology (IGT) and SDU Chemical Engineering, specializing in electrocatalysis, fuel cell technologies, and sustainable resource recovery. Her research focuses on oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts, membrane electrode assemblies, and innovative synthesis methods for iridium/platinum-based systems.

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Rasmus BjørkView profile

Professor

Technical University of DenmarkDenmark

Rasmus Bjørk is a Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage. His research focuses on advanced materials for energy systems, particularly in magnetocaloric and elastocaloric cooling, magnetic materials, and additive manufacturing for functional devices. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially in affordable and clean energy. PhD Supervision: Active projects include energy storage using topological spin textures, magnetothermal waste heat harvesting, and bio-magnetometers. Key Research Areas: Magnetic refrigeration, energy harvesting, and freeze-casting of functional materials. Recent advancements include 3D-printed elastocaloric coolers and studies on magnetoresistive devices. His team develops novel techniques for optimizing magnetic systems and energy conversion processes. He has published over 160 articles and led projects on regenerator design, magnetic bearings, and sensor technologies. Collaborations span multiple countries and disciplines. Notable contributions include pioneering work on freeze-casting for biomaterials and the MagTense micromagnetic framework. His research bridges theoretical modeling and practical applications in sustainable energy solutions.

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Mehdi MehraliView profile

Researcher

Technical University of DenmarkDenmark

Mehdi Mehrali serves as a Senior Researcher in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Denmark. His research spans advanced materials engineering with focus on sustainable construction and biomedical applications. Research Focus: Dr. Mehrali's work centers on geopolymer engineering , hydrogel development , and nanomaterial reinforcement for 3D-printed construction. His fingerprint reveals expertise in biomaterials (39%), graphene (45%), and phase change materials (27%), contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable infrastructure solutions. Publication Trends: Recent work demonstrates convergence of civil engineering with AI-driven material design (e.g., machine learning for geopolymer extrusion) and biomedical applications (e.g., antibacterial hydrogels). His 2025 publications show strong emphasis on multifunctional composites with self-sensing capabilities and robotic integration. Awards & Recognition: 6 similar researcher profiles identified in global networks 5 Mendeley readers for recent work Featured in 3 X (Twitter) discussions Supervision & Grants: Actively supervises three PhD candidates on 3D-printed construction materials while collaborating on major projects including COOLBATTERY (€2.1M) and RESTORATIVE grid-scale energy storage. His research attracts significant downloads (321 for hydrogel review) and citations (30+). Laboratory Focus: Leads research in Materials and Surface Engineering at DTU's Produktionstorvet facility, specializing in printable geopolymers, hydrogel robotics, and cement-based smart materials for sustainable construction.

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Chris Valentin NielsenView profile

Associate Professor

Technical University of DenmarkDenmark

Chris Valentin Nielsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on metal forming, joining processes, and tribology, with expertise in formability, tool development, and numerical modeling. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable manufacturing. He supervises PhD students in projects such as sustainable busbars for electric vehicles and adjustable tool design for high-volume production. His research interests include metal forming (e.g., deep drawing, ironing), joining technologies (resistance welding, laser welding), and advanced manufacturing methods like additive manufacturing. He employs finite element modeling and experimental analysis to bridge fundamental and applied research. Collaborations span global institutions, addressing challenges in material behavior, process optimization, and tool durability. Recent publications explore topics such as dieless Nakajima testing for additive materials, punch design improvements, and asperity deformation mechanics. His work emphasizes sustainability, robust production systems, and eco-friendly lubrication solutions. Projects involve interdisciplinary teams, integrating numerical simulations with industrial applications to enhance manufacturing efficiency and material performance.

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Cejna Anna Quist-JensenView profile

Associate Professor

Aalborg UniversityDenmark

Cejna Anna Quist-Jensen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, affiliated with the Bioresources and Process Engineering Center and the Center for Membrane Technology. Her research focuses on membrane-based technologies for resource recovery, including minerals/metals and freshwater from unconventional sources like waste streams. She specializes in membrane distillation, membrane crystallization, electrodialysis, and forward osmosis. Education: PhD in Membrane Crystallization (Institute on Membrane Technology, ITM-CNR, 2016) and MSc in Chemical Engineering (2012). Key projects include BEYONDBATTREC (battery recycling), CORNERSTONE (water-energy-solute recovery), and EXBRINER (seawater brine resources). She teaches Integrated Process Modeling and supervises students across multiple semesters in water/wastewater treatment. Research interests span sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly clean water (SDG 6), affordable energy (SDG 7), and responsible consumption (SDG 12). Her work addresses industrial wastewater treatment, produced water management, and circular economy strategies. Notable contributions include advancements in 3D-printed membranes, percrystallization for zero liquid discharge, and lithium/magnesium recovery from brines. She actively participates in conferences and collaborates internationally on membrane technology innovations.

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Jeppe Revall FrisvadView profile

Associate Professor

Technical University of DenmarkDenmark

Jeppe Revall Frisvad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), within the Visual Computing group. His work bridges computer graphics, material science, and applied optics, focusing on realistic rendering and material appearance modeling. Ph.D. in Computer Graphics, DTU Informatics (2008) M.Sc. in Engineering (Applied Mathematics), DTU (2004) Education in University Teaching, LearningLab DTU (2008–2009) His research centers on computing material appearance from physical and chemical properties, developing faster and more accurate physically based rendering methods. Key areas include light scattering, bidirectional reflectance distribution functions (BRDF), anisotropy, and translucency modeling. Applications span computer games, movies, digital prototyping, architectural visualization, and training simulators. His recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong trend in digitizing material appearance, especially for 3D printing and food science, using spectrophotometry and optical validation. The work combines computer graphics with interdisciplinary applications in food structure and biological imaging, emphasizing measurement, modeling, and simulation. Scientific Awards: Research travel prize from AEG Elektronfonden (2006) IGDA scholarship for GDCE 2005 DTU Ph.D. scholarship (2004) He actively supervises Ph.D. students and leads multiple research projects, including those on organ-on-chip imaging, cheese quality analysis, and optical modeling of teeth. He collaborates across disciplines and institutions, with external research stays at UC San Diego and the University of Otago. He is involved in projects integrating AI with 3D imaging and material digitization. Jeppe is a key member of the Visual Computing research environment at DTU, contributing to both fundamental rendering algorithms and practical applications in industry and science.

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Jakob Roland MunchView profile

Professor

University of CopenhagenDenmark

Jakob Roland Munch is a Professor at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen, with additional affiliations to the Department of Political Science and Asian Dynamics. His academic career spans prestigious roles, including Co-chairman of the Danish Economic Council and Research Fellowships at CESifo and IZA. Education: Cand.scient.oecon. and PhD in Economics from Aarhus University Key Research Areas: Globalization, International Trade, Labor Economics, Immigration, Emerging Markets, Environmental Economics His recent work focuses on offshoring impacts on labor markets, export promotion strategies, and climate risk financing. Publications demonstrate deep engagement with wage dispersion, trade-labor dynamics, and institutional economics. 2025: Human capital investment after ability loss (American Economic Review) 2025: Workplace health economics (Review of Economics and Statistics) 2024: Coastal infrastructure financing (Information) 2018: Export incentives and firm performance (American Economic Journal) 2014: Offshoring and wage gaps (American Economic Review) Scientific contributions include: Fellow, CESifo Research Network Research Fellow, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) Associate Editor, Scandinavian Journal of Economics

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Michael SandbergView profile

Assistant Professor

Aarhus UniversityDenmark

Michael Sandberg is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering Design and Manufacturing, Aarhus University (AU Engineering). His research bridges mechanical engineering and sustainable manufacturing technologies. Primary Affiliation: Aarhus University Department: Mechanical and Production Engineering Design and Manufacturing His work focuses on: Additive Manufacturing: Optimizing fiber orientation and process-induced stresses in 3D printing. Composite Materials: Studying compaction in pultrusion processes. Digital Twins: Advancing modeling techniques for industrial applications. Sustainable Design: Developing life-cycle engineering simulations for circular economy practices. Key trends in his publications include: Integration of digital twin platforms with industrial processes. Advancements in thermoset composite manufacturing. Innovations in large-scale additive manufacturing. Contact: ms@mpe.au.dk

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Joe AlexandersenView profile

Associate Professor

University of Southern DenmarkDenmark

Joe Alexandersen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), affiliated with the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. His research spans structural optimization, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and high-performance computing, with applications in heat sink design, microfluidic devices, and additive manufacturing. Research Interests Topology and shape optimization Conjugate heat transfer Navier-Stokes flow modeling Finite element methods High-performance computing Scientific Awards 2022 Fluids 2020 Best Paper Award 2017 DTU Young Researcher Award 2015 ISSMO/Springer Prize for Young Scientist Key Projects HiHeaT: Topology optimization for high heat flux components (2024–2027) Structural Analysis of Large Modular Vessels (2025–2027)

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Marcel A. J. SomersView profile

Professor

Technical University of DenmarkDenmark

Marcel A. J. Somers is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in Materials and Surface Engineering. He holds a Dr. degree from Delft University of Technology and has been a full professor at DTU since 1997. He established and led an internationally recognized research section in Materials Science and Engineering from 2000 to 2020. His research focuses on physical metallurgy , surface engineering , heat treatment , and materials characterization , with a strong emphasis on gas-metal interactions and microstructure analysis. His work bridges fundamental science and industrial application, particularly in stainless steels, titanium alloys, and advanced thermochemical processing. The most recent publications highlight trends in expanded austenite modeling , stacking fault energy in high-entropy alloys , and ultrafine-grained martensitic steels , reflecting his sustained leadership in computational and experimental metallurgy. Scientific Awards: Brandsma Prize (1989) ASM European Lecturer (1999/2000) Reinholdt W. Jorck Prize (2001) DTU Innovation Prize (2007) Alexander Foss Gold Medal (2014) Fellow of ASM International (2016) IFHTSE Medal (2019) Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog (2022) Advising and Grants: He has supervised multiple PhD students, including Felix Grüner and B. Ali. He is Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI on several major projects, such as Green Steel UG (2024–2029) and Surface engineering of titanium alloys for biomedical applications . He previously chaired the Danish Research Council for Technology and Production Sciences (2007–2009). Labs and Teams: He was instrumental in establishing DTU’s Centre for Electron Nanoscopy and led the scientific framework for the Danish Hydrocarbon Research and Technology Centre. His research group at DTU is a leading center in thermochemical surface engineering and microstructure analysis.

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Joerg JinschekView profile

Professor

Technical University of DenmarkDenmark

Joerg Jinschek is a Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), leading the Nano-Micro-Macro. Structure in Materials department. He is affiliated with the National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterization and the VISION – Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes. His research focuses on materials characterization, additive manufacturing, electron microscopy, and nanomaterials. Jinschek supervises multiple PhD projects, including studies on quantum dot ligands, electrocatalysts, and additive manufactured metal components. He has over 70 publications in high-impact journals and holds editorial roles, such as a reviewer for the Journal of Materials Science . Key research interests include in-situ TEM/SEM analysis of phase transformations, radiation effects in materials, and structural characterization of additively manufactured alloys. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and industrial innovation. Jinschek’s lab, nanolab.dtu.dk , emphasizes cutting-edge microscopy techniques and microstructural analysis for advanced materials. Education: Dr. rer. nat. (PhD) in Materials Science Affiliations: National Centre for Nano Fabrication, VISION Catalytic Processes Center Grants/Projects: 9 active projects focusing on additive manufacturing, catalysis, and material characterization His recent work highlights advancements in functional graded alloys, electron beam damage mitigation, and laser-induced nanomaterials for electrochemical sensing. Jinschek collaborates internationally and actively engages in conference presentations and peer-review activities.

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Stephan Sylvest KellerView profile

Professor

Technical University of DenmarkDenmark

Stephan Sylvest Keller is a Professor in the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterization and DTU Nanolab. His research lies at the intersection of materials science, microfabrication, and biomedical engineering, focusing on the development of 3D pyrolytic carbon microsystems for biosensing, neural interfaces, and bioenergy applications. His research interests include biomaterial microsystems , nanofabrication , microelectrode design , bioelectrochemical systems , and drug delivery platforms . He leverages advanced fabrication techniques such as additive manufacturing and lithography to create functional 3D carbon structures for applications in brain-on-a-chip , microsupercapacitors , and microbial energy harvesting . The recent articles highlight a strong trend in developing 3D pyrolytic carbon electrodes for electrochemical applications, spanning neuroscience, environmental remediation, and sustainable energy. Keywords across these works include bioelectrochemistry, microfabrication, and functional materials, with subfields ranging from retinal implants to microbial fuel cells and on-chip energy storage. He actively supervises multiple PhD students and leads cutting-edge projects such as INSECTS (Interdigitated Solar Electrochemical Capacitors) and MIRACLE (Microbial syntRophic metAbolism of CO2 on 3D carbon microeLectrodes for biohExanol production). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and good health. His laboratory, embedded within DTU Nanolab, specializes in cleanroom-based micro- and nano-fabrication, focusing on translating engineered microsystems into biomedical and environmental applications. The team collaborates widely across disciplines, including microbiology, electrochemistry, and clinical neuroscience.

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Niels AageView profile

Associate Professor

Technical University of DenmarkDenmark

Niels Aage is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on topology optimization, biomechanics, and multiphysics modeling, with applications in acoustic devices, biomedical implants, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). He holds roles such as Vice President of the International Society for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (2023–2027). Education and Professional Background: Conducted a 5-month research visit at the University of Colorado, Boulder (USA) in 2010. Specializes in giga-scale numerical modeling, finite element methods, and topology optimization algorithms. Research Interests: Develops novel methods for topology optimization of fluidic, thermal, and acoustic systems. Explores applications in patient-specific spinal implants, metamaterials with vibroacoustic bandgaps, and nonlinear dynamic substructuring. His work integrates machine learning and reduced-order modeling for efficient simulation. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, including recent contributions on connectivity promotion in topology optimization (2025), vibroacoustic metamaterial design (2025), and anatomically conforming spinal fusion cages (2024). Research emphasizes high-resolution modeling and bridging computational design with additive manufacturing. Scientific Awards: ISSMO Haftka Young Investigator Award (2021), Equinor Prize 2020, and Hyperion Innovation Excellence Award (2017). Recognized for contributions to structural optimization and computational mechanics. Advising and Grants: Supervises multiple PhD projects, including work on vibroacoustic shape optimization, quantum-opto-mechanical systems, and smart hearing aid modeling. Engages in collaborative projects funded by industry and academia. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with DTU’s Solid Mechanics group and industry partners on projects involving topology optimization, multiphysics simulation, and biomedical engineering. Active in international conferences and serves on editorial boards.

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