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• Bioinformatics
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
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Ole Winther is Professor in High dimensional biological data analysis/Machine learning at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen and Professor in Data science and complexity at DTU Compute, Technical University of Denmark. He serves as CRO and co-founder of raffle.ai, CTO and co-founder of FindZebra, Head of ELLIS Unit Copenhagen, and co-PI of the Machine Learning for Life Science Center. His research spans Bioinformatics , Machine Learning , and AI for Science , focusing on applying deep learning to biological sequence analysis, latent variable models, and medical NLP. Winther's work develops predictive and generative models for bioinformatics, with significant contributions to protein localization tools (SignalP, DeepLoc, DeepTMHMM), single-cell genomics, and novel deep learning architectures like variational autoencoders and diffusion models. Analysis of Winther's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong trend toward integrating protein language models with traditional bioinformatics approaches and applying diffusion models to scientific problems. His work bridges theoretical machine learning advancements with practical applications in biology and medicine, particularly in protein sequence analysis, medical search engines, and scientific simulation acceleration. Winther currently supervises a diverse research group including Panagiotis Antoniadis, Rachael M. DeVries, Jun Wang, Beatrix M. G. Nielsen, Felix G. Teufel, Irene R. Rodriguez, Anders Christensen, and Christopher Heje Grønbech. His former students have established successful careers at institutions including Google, Apple, and various startups, with notable alumni like Casper Sønderby (Google Brain) and Søren Sønderby (Apple). He leads significant research initiatives including the ELLIS Unit Copenhagen and the Machine Learning for Life Science Center, while maintaining active industry partnerships through his co-founded companies raffle.ai (enterprise search using NLP) and FindZebra (search engine for rare diseases). His teaching includes Deep Learning courses at both DTU (02456) and University of Copenhagen (NDAK24002U).

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
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Anders Søgaard is a Professor at the University of Copenhagen , affiliated with both the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Communication. His research bridges Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning with a focus on AI ethics , explainability , and human-AI interaction . Primary Affiliation: Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen Secondary Affiliation: Department of Communication, University of Copenhagen Email: soegaard@di.ku.dk, soegaard@hum.ku.dk Research Interests His work spans Natural Language Processing , Machine Learning , and AI ethics , with recent studies addressing: Trustworthiness in AI systems Explainable AI (XAI) frameworks Multilingual model fairness and alignment Human-AI collaboration in reasoning tasks Ethical implications of social robots Mental health analytics using ML Recent Publications His 2025 output highlights trends in: AI ethics (e.g., fairness metrics, trustworthy systems) Multilingual model analysis (knowledge retention, cross-lingual transfer) Human-centric AI (gaze data, cultural considerations) Applications in healthcare and social good

Allan LarsenView profile

Professor

• Operations Research
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
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Allan Larsen is a Professor and Deputy Head of Division at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics (DTU Management) at the Technical University of Denmark. He heads the Operations and Supply Chain Management Section. His academic background includes an MSc in Applied Mathematics and a PhD in Operations Research, both from DTU. He teaches courses in Operations Management and Simulation at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Research Focus: His work applies operations research methodologies to complex planning problems in supply chain management, logistics, healthcare operations, and public transport. Key areas include urban freight transport, healthcare supply chains, and optimization of public transport resources like crew and fleets. Collaborations with industries, especially in freight transport, have been extensive. He previously co-directed the Transport DTU research center and co-chaired Denmark’s Transport Innovation Network. Education: MSc in Applied Mathematics (1989–1995), PhD in Operations Research (1997–1999), both from DTU. Recognition: Recipient of the Hedorf’s transportpris award in 2022 for contributions to transport research. Research Projects: Supervises multiple PhD students (e.g., on electric freight transport, healthcare resource optimization, and Industry 4.0 applications). Active in projects like 'Pioneering Electric Heavy-Duty Freight Transport' and 'Resource optimization in healthcare.' Labs/Teams: Leads the Operations and Supply Chain Management research group and collaborates in initiatives like the Transport Innovation Network, focusing on sustainable transport solutions.

Torben M. AndersenView profile

Professor

• Nordic welfare model
• Public Economics
• Labour Economics
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Torben M. Andersen is a Professor at the Department of Economics and Business Economics, Aarhus University. He holds an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics (1981), a Lic. Oecon from Aarhus University (1994), and a PhD from CORE, Université Catholique de Louvain (1986). His research focuses on the Nordic welfare model, public economics, labour economics, and pension economics. He has published over 400 articles in top journals and contributed to policy advisement for Denmark, the EU, OECD, and the World Bank. He currently chairs the DREAM modelling group, the Economic Council for Greenland, and the Danish pension fund ATP. He also serves on boards of Aarhus University Research Foundation, Systemic Risk Council Faroe Islands, and others. Key research areas include welfare state sustainability, public expenditure prioritization, and pension reform impacts. His recent work explores mortality risk hedging and wealth inequality dynamics. He is a fellow at CEPR, IZA, and CESifo.

• Robotics
• Mechatronics
• Ferrofluids
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Zoran Cenev holds a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position within the Mechatronics and Dynamics section of the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering at the School of Engineering, Aarhus University. His primary institutional affiliation is with AU Engineering, and contact details include email zoran.cenev@mpe.au.dk and telephone +45 20 64 75 44, with office location Aarhus N, 5128-140. Research interests focus on interdisciplinary applications of magnetic and robotic systems: Robotic micromanipulation via electromagnetic needles Ferrofluid-based biofabrication for skeletal muscle engineering Laser-induced photothermal droplet control Theoretical modeling of particle dynamics at fluid interfaces Surface engineering for underwater metallic stability Nanostructure formation through ion bombardment His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a dominant trend in adapting ferrofluids for biomedical automation, particularly 3D bioprinting of magnetically responsive tissues and droplet manipulation on engineered surfaces. This work bridges mechanical engineering with regenerative medicine, emphasizing practical implementations of theoretical models for microscale precision. Scientific awards are not documented in the provided information. As a faculty member, Dr. Cenev likely mentors graduate students and pursues research grants, though specific advisees or funding details are absent. Departmental laboratories and workshops support his experimental work in mechatronics, with emphasis on magnetic manipulation systems and surface characterization.

Ninette PilegaardView profile

Professor

• Transportation Policy
• Road Charging Systems
• Bicycle Infrastructure
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Ninette Pilegaard is a Professor and serves as Deputy Head of Division and Head of Section for Transport Policy at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her academic career spans multiple research domains with significant contributions to transportation policy and economics. Her research interests focus on transportation policy analysis with particular expertise in: Road charging systems and pricing mechanisms Bicycle infrastructure and safety analysis Commuting behavior and accessibility impacts Car ownership and usage patterns Relationship between transportation accessibility and labor market outcomes Dr. Pilegaard's scholarly work demonstrates a strong empirical approach combining transportation engineering with economic analysis. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on evidence-based policy evaluation, particularly in the Danish context. She frequently employs quasi-natural experimental methods to assess transportation policy impacts, with particular attention to road pricing, cycling infrastructure, and the economic implications of transportation systems. Her research has been supported by major funding bodies including Innovation Fund Denmark and Forskningsrådsfinansiering, and has resulted in publications in high-impact transportation journals such as Transportation Research Parts A and D, and Journal of Safety Research. As an academic supervisor, Dr. Pilegaard has served as Main Supervisor for PhD projects, including the 'Productivity and agglomeration' project. She has been actively involved in numerous research collaborations both within DTU and with external partners. Her laboratory work focuses on transportation data analysis, particularly utilizing Danish transportation datasets to examine policy impacts. She has developed expertise in analyzing hospital data for traffic safety research and has contributed to methodologies for assessing infrastructure effects on traffic accidents.

• B2B Marketing
• Market Segmentation
• Quantitative Methods
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Roberto Mora Cortez serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Business and Sustainability at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Kolding campus, with a primary focus on Business-to-Business (B2B) marketing research and instruction. His academic contributions span teaching, publication, and industry engagement within the global B2B domain. His research expertise centers on B2B Marketing , Market Segmentation , and Quantitative Methods , with significant extensions into Sales , Trade Shows , Customer Journey mapping, and DEI in B2B contexts. His methodological approach combines systematic reviews, survey research, and empirical analysis, emphasizing practical applications for businesses across diverse economic environments including Chile and Peru. Key investigations address segmentation efficacy, digital transformation of trade shows, and the integration of diversity principles into B2B selling frameworks. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals dominant trends toward digitalization, sustainability, and inclusivity in B2B practices. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with actionable implementation strategies, particularly in global and emerging markets. Notable thematic clusters include AI-driven business processes, relationship marketing resilience during economic fluctuations, and social media's role in B2B engagement. No scientific awards, prizes, or fellowships are documented in the available records. Mora Cortez has supervised at least one bachelor thesis student (Catherine Scheck) and teaches courses including Business-to-Business Marketing, Advanced Quantitative Analyses, and Scientific Research Processes. His academic service includes peer reviewing for the Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing and participation in conferences such as the AMA Winter Academic Conference. International collaborations with Georgia State University and the University of Chile indicate active research networking. His departmental work within SDU's sustainability-focused business unit involves media engagement on mining industry marketing in Latin America, including contributions to Peruvian business media on value propositions and trade show ROI. Current research trajectories emphasize digital transformation, sustainable innovation, and DEI integration within evolving B2B landscapes.

Claus Thustrup KreinerView profile

Professor

• Public Economics
• Public Finance
• Public Policy
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Claus Thustrup Kreiner is a Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Economic Behavior and Inequality (CEBI) at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Economics. He also serves as Area Director of Public Economics in the CESifo network and was co-editor of the Journal of Public Economics from 2014 to 2020. Kreiner has held various leadership positions including Director of the Economic Policy Research Unit (EPRU) since 2005 and Director of the Center of Excellence WEST from 2011-2013. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1998 Visiting Ph.D. student, University of York, 1996 M.Sc. in Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1994 B.Sc. in Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1991 Claus Thustrup Kreiner's research primarily focuses on Public Economics , with secondary specializations in Labor Economics, Household Finance, Applied Microeconometrics, and Experimental Economics. His work examines inequality in income, wealth and health, optimal redistribution policy, and behavioral responses to public policy. Kreiner has conducted significant research using Danish administrative data to analyze tax compliance, labor supply responses, and inequality dynamics. His research often involves collaborations with institutions like Columbia University, London School of Economics, and UC Berkeley. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on inequality across multiple dimensions (income, wealth, health, life expectancy), tax policy design and compliance, labor market responses to policy changes, and the intersection of behavioral economics with public policy. Kreiner frequently employs high-frequency administrative data from Denmark to provide empirical evidence on how individuals and households respond to economic policies and shocks. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Appointed Knight of The Order of Dannebrog by Queen Margrethe II (2018) The Invisible Hand Award from the Society of Social Economics (2006, 2001) Best Teacher Award from the Study Board of Economics at University of Copenhagen (2002) Research Fellow at Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), London (2009-) Kreiner has supervised numerous students primarily in Public Economics and has received multiple research grants including from the Danish Social Science Research Council (2003, 2006, 2009), International Growth Center (2009), and Danish National Research Foundation (1998-2003). He has served on important policy bodies including as co-chair of the Danish Economic Council (2010-2014) and member of the Danish Tax Commission (2008-2009). As Director of CEBI (Center for Economic Behavior and Inequality), Kreiner leads a major research center funded by the Danish National Research Foundation. He also directs the Economic Policy Research Unit (EPRU) and has been instrumental in establishing research collaborations through networks like CESifo. His work bridges academic research and policy application, as evidenced by his practical policy experience with government commissions.

• Development Economics
• Applied Econometrics
• Development Aid
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Henrik Hansen is a Professor and Head of Department at the Department of Economics , University of Copenhagen , where he has held various academic and administrative roles since 1995. He is associated with the Development Economics Research Group (DERG) and affiliated with the Copenhagen Center for Disaster Research (COPE) network. Education : MSc in Economics (1991) and PhD in Economics (1995) from University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on development economics , with emphasis on development aid effectiveness , applied econometrics , and education research . He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Myanmar and Vietnam , analyzing enterprise surveys, household data, and policy impacts. Recent publications highlight productivity in manufacturing sectors, gender wage gaps, and credit access determinants. He teaches "Applied Research Methods" in the Global Development program and supervises development economics and applied econometrics students. Professional roles include editorial positions at Review of Development Economics and Asia & The Pacific Policy Studies , alongside advisory work for Statistics Denmark and Vietnamese Academy of Social Sciences . He has organized international conferences and contributed to 25+ media discussions on topics like corruption in Africa and development financing .

Pedro MonteiroView profile

Assistant Professor

• Organization Theory
• Bureaucracy and Organizational Forms
• Collaboration, Coordination, and Cooperation in Organizations
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Pedro Monteiro is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the Department of Organization at Copenhagen Business School. His research focuses on organizational expertise development, bureaucratic systems, and qualitative methods, with fieldwork in engineering firms and the public sector. Academy of Management Annals Best Article Award Louis Pondy Award recipient Max Boisot Award winner Poets and Quants Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professors 2024 Monteiro's work spans organizational theory, cybersecurity coordination, and migrant expertise challenges. He serves as Communications Editor for Administrative Science Quarterly and contributes to qualitative research communities through co-founding the Talking About Organizations Podcast and Ethnography Atelier. His research projects include a Gothenburg University collaboration funded by Otto Mønsteds Fond (2023). Current teaching includes Organizational Behavior at BSc level and Strategy, Organization & Leadership at MSc level.

Mikkel N. SchmidtView profile

Associate Professor

• Statistical Modeling
• Machine Learning
• Bayesian Methods
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Mikkel N. Schmidt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on statistical modeling, Bayesian methods, and their applications in science and industry. He has held visiting roles at Columbia University (2007) and Cambridge University (2008-2009). His work integrates probabilistic modeling with computational inference to address complex problems in diverse fields such as molecular discovery, optical communication, and brain connectivity analysis. Education highlights include visiting scholar and postdoctoral experiences at top-tier institutions. Research interests span statistical methodology development, machine learning applications, and interdisciplinary problem-solving. Current projects involve Bayesian neural networks for molecular discovery and federated learning optimization. Advising efforts include supervising multiple PhD students in areas like molecular discovery and denoising diffusion models. Notable collaborations involve work on materials science, quantum communication, and medical signal processing. His contributions bridge theoretical advancements with practical industrial applications, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation.

Jesper RangvidView profile

Professor

• Financial markets and the macroeconomy
• International finance
• Financial crises
• +2 more

Jesper Rangvid is a Professor of Finance and Director of the Pension Research Centre (PeRCent) at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), where he also serves as Associate Dean of the Executive MBA program . His research focuses on financial markets, macroeconomics, financial crises, household finance, and mutual funds. He has authored influential works such as How Low Interest Rates Change the World (Oxford University Press, 2025) and From Main Street to Wall Street (Oxford University Press, 2021), exploring topics like interest rate trends, economic growth, and policy impacts. He chairs the Council for Return Expectations and holds board positions at Formuepleje, Advantage Investment Partners, and Finansiel Stabilitet, among others. His advisory roles include Levring & Levring and projects for Danish institutions like Forenet Kredit and BankInvest. Recent research highlights include analyzing Denmark’s pension system reforms, fiscal-monetary policy interactions, and the implications of low interest rates on global economies. Rangvid’s publications combine rigorous academic analysis with policy relevance, addressing topics like dividend predictability, economic growth’s impact on asset returns, and the behavior of professional investors. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical data, offering insights into macro-financial linkages and policy design.

Thorsten SchoormannView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Sustainability
• Circular Economy
• Data Ecosystems
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Thorsten Schoormann is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University's Department of People and Technology, specializing in Sustainable Digitalization. He holds a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Hildesheim (2019), along with MSc (2015) and BSc (2014) degrees in the same field. His research focuses on digital sustainability, circular economy, AI applications, and data ecosystems. He also held an Assistant Professorship at the Technical University of Braunschweig (2023–2025) and was a PostDoc at the University of Hildesheim (2020–2023). Research Interests: Digital transformation, sustainable business models, design science, and AI ethics. Awards: Multiple Best Associate Editor Awards (ECIS 2023/2024), Best Reviewer Award (PACIS 2022), and Best Paper in ICIS Track (2021). Activities: Organized conferences like INFORMATIK 2025 and Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 2026; editorial roles in journals like European Journal of Information Systems . His work spans theoretical advancements in design science and practical implementations of sustainable technologies, with a focus on unlearning systems, data spaces, and AI-driven sustainability solutions.

• Data Mining & Machine Learning
• Network Science & Complex Systems
• Artificial Intelligence & Society
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Tina Eliassi-Rad is Professor and the Inaugural Joseph E. Aoun Chair at Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Northeastern University in Boston. She serves as Core Faculty at the Network Science Institute and holds External Faculty positions at both the Santa Fe Institute and Vermont Complex Systems Institute. Additionally, she maintains Affiliated Faculty status across six Northeastern University institutes including the NULab for Digital Humanities and Computational Social Science, Global Resilience Institute, Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute, Institute for Experiential AI, and Internet Democracy Initiative. Her research spans: Data Mining & Machine Learning Network Science & Complex Systems Artificial Intelligence & Society She leads two major research initiatives: Trustworthy Network Science , which addresses explainability, transparency, stability, and robustness in network science ML algorithms; and Just Machine Learning , which examines broader complex systems where ML operates to understand and mitigate risks. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with societal applications. Dr. Eliassi-Rad's publication record demonstrates consistent focus on applying network science to critical societal challenges. Her recent research examines pandemic mobility patterns and cybersecurity threats using network-based approaches that combine epidemiological modeling with network analysis techniques. She actively mentors doctoral students through her RADLAB research group, currently advising PhD candidates Wan He (Network Science) and David Liu (Computer Science), along with PhD students Zohair Shafi and Samantha Dies (Computer Science). Her research has secured funding from prestigious organizations including the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Army Research Lab, and others. As leader of RADLAB, she directs research at the intersection of data science, network analysis, and societal impact, with particular emphasis on ensuring that technical advances in AI and network science serve societal needs responsibly and equitably.

Christian Geisler AsmussenView profile

Professor

• Organization and Expansion of Multinational Firms
• Internalization Theory
• Game Theory
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Christian Geisler Asmussen serves as Professor of Strategic and International Management at Copenhagen Business School's Department of Strategy and Innovation. His research investigates competitive advantage, globalization, and multinational enterprise organization through formal modeling, game theory, and theories of the firm, with current emphasis on foreign location choices and global corporate social responsibility. Appointed after earning his PhD from CBS in 2007, he maintains active contributions to international business scholarship and executive education. His research portfolio centers on: Organization and Expansion of Multinational Firms Internalization Theory Game Theory applications Corporate Social Responsibility frameworks Foreign location decision-making Global CSR implementation challenges Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strategic evolution toward integrating sustainability into multinational operations, with 2024-2025 works examining global cities' role in reducing liability of foreignness, modular value chain design, and CSR orchestration mechanisms. His scholarship consistently applies game-theoretic approaches to multinational strategy while addressing emerging challenges in global governance and ethical operations. Recognition for his scholarly impact includes: Barry M. Richman best dissertation award Haynes Prize Tietgen Prize JIBS Decade Award Professor Asmussen supervises Cand.Merc. Master Theses and CEMS Business Projects while teaching Strategy, Contemporary Issues in International Business, Macroeconomics, and PhD-level Strategic Management. His external engagements include providing Strategic Risk Management training for Saxo Bank (2024) and serving as external accreditor for Cyprus' Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency (2024-2025).