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• Neuroscience
• Biomedical Engineering
• Optical Engineering
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Marcello Meneghetti serves as a Guest researcher in the Department of Neuroscience's Neuronal Signalling group at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. His work centers on developing cutting-edge optical fiber technologies for neural interfacing and brain monitoring, with emphasis on biocompatible implantable devices. His research spans neural interface engineering, focusing on temperature sensing, infrared stimulation, and optoacoustic imaging through polymer optical fibers. Key methodologies include femtosecond laser inscription and gas-filled hollow-core fiber systems for creating minimally invasive neural monitoring tools that bridge neuroscience and photonics. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals strong trends in in vivo neural applications, particularly biodegradable brain implants and spinal cord interrogation systems. His work consistently integrates materials science with neural engineering to address challenges in biocompatibility and precision neural monitoring. Though no formal awards are documented in the source material, his research has attracted coverage from 4 news outlets and academic attention on platforms like Mendeley with 3 readers. Meneghetti maintains active collaborations with R. W. Berg and C. Markos across multiple publications, operating within Copenhagen's interdisciplinary neuroscience-photonics research ecosystem. His current work focuses on advancing polymer fiber technologies for safer, more effective neural diagnostics and interventions.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Water Quality Analysis
• Mass Spectrometry
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Selina Tisler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in the Section for Environmental Chemistry and Physics. Her research program focuses on advanced analytical techniques for environmental contaminants, particularly in water systems and wastewater treatment processes. Her primary research interests include: Development of analytical methodologies for environmental samples Non-target screening of emerging contaminants Wastewater treatment and contaminant removal strategies Chemical migration from materials into environmental matrices Environmental toxicology and risk assessment High-resolution mass spectrometry applications Dr. Tisler's publication record demonstrates expertise across multiple dimensions of environmental analytical chemistry, with recent work spanning from fundamental physicochemical studies of contaminant behavior to practical applications in water treatment technologies. Her research shows particular strength in developing and applying advanced chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques for environmental analysis. Her scientific contributions include significant work on: Activated carbon treatment for pharmaceutical removal from wastewater Analysis of chemical migration from plastic materials Development of algorithms for high-resolution mass spectrometry data processing Adsorption mechanisms of organic micropollutants in wastewater systems Quality assurance in environmental analytical methods Dr. Tisler maintains an active collaborative research program, frequently working with colleagues including J.H. Christensen, M.B. Jørgensen, and K. Kilpinen, with publications appearing consistently through 2025 (including several listed as 'E-pub ahead of print').

• Hydrology
• Environmental Modeling
• Water Resource Management
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Tanja Denager serves as a Guest Researcher in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management (Geology section) at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on quantifying water fluxes across diverse land cover types including forests, agricultural areas, heathlands, and wetlands using advanced soil-vegetation-atmosphere transfer models. Her educational background includes an M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark (awarded June 3, 2013). Prior to her current position, she worked as an Environmental Engineer at NIRAS from January 2014 to November 2016. Denager's research integrates process-based modeling with observational data, utilizing the PEST software package for parameter estimation and uncertainty analysis. Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in multi-objective model calibration, field-scale water-energy balance analysis, and comparative evapotranspiration methodologies. Her work bridges data-driven approaches with hydrological modeling for catchment-scale applications. Her three recent publications show consistent focus on hydrological modeling techniques and water balance components. The 2023 Hydrology and Earth System Sciences paper represents her most current work on multi-objective calibration, while her 2022 Ph.D. thesis established foundational methodologies for field-scale analysis. Professional activities include a 2018 lecture on evapotranspiration estimation methods. Her research shows international collaboration patterns across multiple countries as indicated in network visualizations.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Mass Spectrometry
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Giorgio Tomasi serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, specifically within the Section for Environmental Chemistry and Physics. His research focuses on developing and applying advanced analytical methodologies for environmental analysis, with particular expertise in mass spectrometry and data processing techniques. Dr. Tomasi's research interests center on environmental analytical chemistry, with emphasis on non-target screening methodologies , high-resolution mass spectrometry applications , data compression algorithms , and environmental contaminant analysis . His work bridges analytical chemistry with environmental science to address challenges in identifying and quantifying pollutants in complex environmental matrices. Analysis of his recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a strong focus on methodological advancements in environmental analysis, particularly in non-target screening techniques, data processing algorithms for mass spectrometry, and applications to wastewater and sediment analysis. His research increasingly addresses EU chemical policy needs, as evidenced by collaborations on updating the NORMAN prioritization scheme to support the EU Chemicals Strategy. Dr. Tomasi maintains active collaborations with researchers across Europe, as demonstrated by his co-authorship on multi-institutional publications. His work appears in high-impact analytical and environmental chemistry journals including Analytical Chemistry , Journal of Chromatography , and Water Research . His research group appears to focus on developing computational and analytical approaches for environmental analysis, with particular attention to data processing challenges in high-resolution mass spectrometry. The department's Section for Environmental Chemistry and Physics provides the institutional home for this research, which addresses critical challenges in environmental monitoring and chemical safety assessment.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Toxicology
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Jan H. Christensen is a Professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science, specializing in Environmental Chemistry and Physics. His research focuses on advanced analytical techniques for environmental contaminants, particularly using mass spectrometry and chromatography methods. His research interests span Environmental Chemistry , Mass Spectrometry , and Contaminant Analysis , with significant contributions in wastewater treatment, soil pollution, and natural product chemistry. Recent work examines contaminants of emerging concern in wastewater, phenolic compounds in shea nuts, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soil systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong emphasis on analytical method development for environmental monitoring, particularly in wastewater and food systems. His work combines advanced chromatographic techniques with mass spectrometry to address challenges in contaminant detection and natural product profiling. Professor Christensen actively participates in international conferences including SETAC Europe and symposia on polycyclic aromatic compounds. His research has practical applications in environmental protection, water treatment, and food science, particularly regarding West African shea nut processing. His professional activities include significant contributions to the Galathea 3 expedition and public outreach initiatives involving schoolchildren in scientific research. He maintains an active research profile with 203 documented research outputs including journal articles, book chapters, and conference presentations.

Henrik SiegumfeldtView profile

Associate Professor

• Food Microbiology
• Gut Health
• Fermentation
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Henrik Siegumfeldt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on both positive and negative aspects of food microbiology, with particular expertise in fermentation processes, spoilage mechanisms, and pathogenicity of microorganisms. He teaches general food microbiology and contributes to specialized courses in Brewing Science and Dairy Microbiology. Dr. Siegumfeldt's educational background includes a Ph.D. (defended May 2000) with the thesis "The dynamics of pHi regulation in lactic acid bacteria" and an MSc (defended October 1997) with the thesis "Physiological studies of Saccharomyces cerevisiae during fermentation of beer". His research interests span multiple areas of food microbiology, with particular emphasis on bioimaging and single cell studies of microorganisms in food matrices. He has developed expertise in fluorescence microscopy techniques to study bacteria in dairy products, single cell growth dynamics, rapid detection methods for physiological changes, and adhesion dynamics of microbial cells. His work bridges fundamental microbiology with practical applications in food safety and quality. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on microbial behavior in food systems, particularly examining bacteria in fermented products like beer, wine, and dairy. His research integrates advanced imaging techniques with microbial physiology to address food safety challenges and improve fermentation processes. Key themes include stress responses of foodborne microorganisms, microbial interactions in complex food matrices, and development of novel monitoring tools for industrial applications. Administratively, Dr. Siegumfeldt serves as Head of Studies for the MSc in Food Science and Technology since 2008, and previously held the same position for BSc programs (2008-2015) and was Head of the Food Microbiology Section (2009-2010). He has supervised 4 PhD students (3 completed, 1 active) and chaired 17 assessment committees. His research leadership includes management of 5 scientific projects with 9.4 million DKK in external funding. He has an extensive publication record with 71 research outputs including 48 journal articles, and is actively engaged in knowledge dissemination through 22 activities and 12 media contributions focused on food safety and brewing science.

• Hologenomics
• Microbiome Research
• Metagenomics
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Iñaki Odriozola Larrañaga is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Copenhagen's Globe Institute, specifically within the Section for Hologenomics. His research focuses on advanced genomic techniques to study host-microbe interactions across diverse species. His research interests span hologenomics, metagenomic analysis, environmental DNA applications, and microbiome dynamics. Dr. Odriozola Larrañaga specializes in developing and implementing genomic methodologies to understand how environmental factors influence microbial communities in various organisms, from mammals to fish. His work bridges computational biology with field ecology to address fundamental questions about host-microbe coevolution. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on methodological development in hologenomic research, with particular attention to DNA extraction protocols, data generation standards, and functional inference techniques. His research shows consistent collaboration with the Alberdi and Gilbert research groups, focusing on comparative studies across vertebrate species and environmental contexts. Dr. Odriozola Larrañaga maintains active research collaborations across multiple institutions, as evidenced by his co-authorship patterns and international publication record. His work has generated significant academic interest, with multiple publications receiving substantial attention on academic social networks and research platforms.

Sizhuo LiView profile

Research Fellow

• Deep learning
• remote sensing
• forest management
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Sizhuo Li is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management within the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen. Working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and environmental science, Dr. Li applies advanced neural networks to solve critical challenges in forest management and carbon stock estimation using remote sensing technologies. Dr. Li's research interests center on developing and adapting deep learning methodologies for environmental monitoring applications. Their primary focus areas include intelligent forest management systems, tree resource quantification, and carbon stock estimation. Current research involves creating an automatic and scalable tree inventory framework based on UNet architecture that enables individual crown segmentation, precise tree counting, and accurate height estimation at country-wide scales. Dr. Li's publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory from technical deep learning methodologies to practical environmental applications across diverse geographical contexts, from the Mediterranean region to the Sahel and Rwanda. This work effectively bridges computer science and environmental science to address urgent climate change and sustainability challenges through innovative technological solutions. Dr. Li has published in prestigious journals including Nature Food, Nature Ecology and Evolution, Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering, and Frontiers in Remote Sensing, with multiple publications receiving significant citations and media attention. Their research has been highlighted by numerous news outlets and academic platforms, indicating growing influence in the field of AI-powered environmental monitoring.

• Food Analytics
• Spectroscopy
• Chemometrics
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Tomasz Pawel Czaja serves as an Assistant Professor within the Department of Food Science at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. His academic role focuses on advancing food analytics and biotechnology through the development of rapid spectroscopic techniques for real-time monitoring of food production processes, aiming to enhance product quality while minimizing environmental impact in alignment with green transition initiatives. His research integrates Raman, NIR, IR, and LF-NMR spectroscopy with advanced chemometric data analysis to address critical challenges in food quality assessment and sustainable production. Key focus areas include optimizing spectroscopic methodologies for food screening, reducing resource consumption in processing, and ensuring future food security through innovative analytical approaches that balance efficiency with ecological responsibility. Analysis of his 2025-2026 publications reveals a systematic application of vibrational and magnetic resonance spectroscopies across diverse food matrices—including dairy systems, starch-based products, plant-protein alternatives, and cereal goods. Recurring themes encompass food authenticity verification, microstructural characterization, lipid oxidation control, and predictive modeling for quality parameters, demonstrating consistent methodological innovation in support of sustainable food industry practices.