Henrik Rasmus Andersen is a Professor at the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering, Water Technology & Processes at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on water treatment processes, particularly the occurrence, transformation, and removal of micropollutants like pharmaceuticals and hormones. Key Research Areas: Chemical analysis, bioassays, ozonation, biofilter optimization, by-product profiling, and advanced oxidation processes. Projects: Leads initiatives like BIZON (ozone technology for fish farms) and Sustainable Industrial Laundry Wastewater Treatment , emphasizing sustainable solutions. Collaborations: Works with institutions such as University of Copenhagen and industry partners on municipal and industrial wastewater challenges. Education: Master of Science in Environmental Chemistry from Copenhagen University (1998).
Yifeng Zhang is a Professor at the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on advanced electrochemistry in environmental and resource engineering, including wastewater treatment, resource recovery, microbial electrochemistry, and sustainable carbon capture. He leads the Water Technology & Processes group and the DTU Microbes Initiative. Zhang holds a PhD from DTU (2012) and has secured over 60 million DKK in research funding, including the prestigious Carlsberg Foundation Distinguished Fellowship. His work contributes to UN SDGs related to clean water, affordable energy, and climate action. Education: Ph.D., Technical University of Denmark (2009–2012) M.Sc., Dalian University of Technology (2005–2009) Research Interests: Microbial electrochemistry Carbon capture and utilization Wastewater treatment and resource recovery Electrocatalysis and electrochemical sensors Environmental bioremediation Awards: James J. Morgan Early Career Award (ACS, Honorable Mention) Carlsberg Foundation Distinguished Fellowship World’s Top 2% Scientists His research has produced over 200 publications and 3 patents, with a focus on translating innovations into practical solutions. Current projects include microbial electrosynthesis for single-cell protein production, carbon capture via bioelectrochemical systems, and sustainable wastewater treatment technologies.
Heidi Birch is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where she conducts research on the fate and exposure of organic chemicals in aquatic environments. Her work focuses on biodegradation kinetics and the persistence of hydrophobic organic chemicals (HOCs) and complex mixtures such as UVCBs, particularly in stormwater and produced water systems. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (2008–2012) MSc in Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (2001–2007) Her research lies at the intersection of environmental chemistry, toxicology, and engineering, with strong emphasis on understanding the environmental fate of micropollutants. She employs advanced techniques such as passive dosing and non-target analysis to study chemical persistence and biodegradation under realistic environmental conditions. Her expertise contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water and environmental protection. The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on biodegradation testing methodologies, particularly for complex and hydrophobic substances. Trends include the development of modified biodegradability tests, assessment of mixture effects, and ecotoxicity profiling of industrial discharges. Her work spans both freshwater and marine environments, with applications in urban stormwater and offshore oil production. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards listed in the provided text. Heidi Birch actively supervises multiple PhD students and contributes to significant research projects related to chemical persistence and biochar pollutants. She has participated in key scientific conferences as a speaker and guest lecturer, demonstrating active engagement in the environmental research community. While no specific grants are named, her involvement in funded PhD projects indicates access to competitive research funding. Her research is conducted within collaborative teams at DTU, particularly with Professor Philipp Mayer’s group, focusing on environmental exposure and risk assessment of emerging contaminants. The work integrates laboratory experimentation with real-world environmental monitoring, aiming to inform regulatory frameworks and sustainable chemical management.
Martin Hansen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering , Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on environmental contamination, metabolomics, and Greenland Ice Sheet biological darkening. He leads projects like PestNet and PharmaRisk , and supervises PhD students in non-target chemical analysis. Key Research Areas: Metabolomics, Mass Spectrometry, Ice Sheet Biogeochemistry, Environmental Risk Assessment Current Projects: Computational non-target chemical analysis, Drinking water quality monitoring, Pesticide risk evaluation His 2025 articles emphasize non-target chemical screening , Greenland Ice Sheet microbial ecology , and molecular networking . He collaborates with researchers across Europe and contributes to SDGs like Clean Water (6) and Climate Action (13).
Mathias Blichert Jørgensen is a Guest Researcher at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (Section for Environmental Chemistry and Physics), University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on advanced analytical methods for environmental contaminants, particularly in wastewater systems. Research Focus His work centers on developing and applying cutting-edge chromatographic techniques for: Detection and monitoring of emerging contaminants Analysis of organic micropollutants in wastewater Environmental risk assessment of chemicals Method development for real-time pollution monitoring Investigation of pollutant fate and transport His publications demonstrate consistent focus on improving analytical methodologies for environmental chemistry applications, with particular emphasis on chromatography-mass spectrometry techniques for comprehensive contaminant screening.
Nikoline Juul Nielsen serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science, specializing in the Section for Environmental Chemistry and Physics. Her research integrates advanced analytical techniques with environmental and food science applications, particularly focusing on plant metabolomics and environmental chemistry. Dr. Nielsen's research interests center on environmental chemistry and analytical methodologies, with particular expertise in mass spectrometry applications. Her work spans environmental analysis of micropollutants, plant metabolomics (especially shea nut analysis), and food chemistry investigations. She applies cutting-edge analytical techniques including comprehensive two-dimensional liquid chromatography, cyclic ion mobility, and high-resolution mass spectrometry to address complex environmental and food science challenges. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on shea nut analysis from multiple perspectives - chemical composition, traditional West African processing methods, and potential environmental benefits. She also investigates phytotoxins as environmental micropollutants and develops innovative analytical approaches for environmental screening. Her work shows consistent productivity with multiple high-impact publications in 2024-2025 across journals like Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Journal of Chromatography, Scientific Reports, and Food Chemistry. Dr. Nielsen has participated in significant academic activities including the conferences 'Natural Toxins – Environmental Fate and Safe Water Supply' (2020) and 'Natural Toxins and Drinking Water Quality - From Source to Tap' (2017), where she presented on topics related to environmental toxins and water quality. Her early career included research on fungal metabolism as indicated by her 2008 presentation on 'Metabolic fingerprinting of Fusarium graminearum'.
Arnaud Dechesne is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine , Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on microbial ecology, environmental microbiology, and the role of horizontal gene transfer in antimicrobial resistance. He leads projects investigating microbial communities in water treatment systems and their implications for public health. Dechesne supervises PhD students in areas such as microbial cultivation optimization, biocide effects on resistance transmission, and plasmid persistence mechanisms. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing clean water and sanitation. He collaborates internationally, analyzing microbial dynamics across Europe’s urban water systems. Key research interests include plasmid permissiveness, conjugative transfer mechanisms, and the ecological impact of antimicrobial resistance genes. He has pioneered methods to predict plasmid behavior in environmental microbiomes and developed tools for tracking resistance spread in wastewater. Supervised Students: A. Simonic (agricultural pollution mitigation), I. Nita (microbial cultivation), Z. He (biocide effects), J. Xu (plasmid persistence). Affiliations: Integrative Microbial Ecology, Center for Microbial Secondary Metabolites, DTU Microbes Initiative. Recent studies highlight his work on electrochemical disinfection’s role in promoting plasmid transfer and single-cell analysis of antibiotic effects on conjugation. His projects emphasize translating microbial ecology insights into biotechnological solutions for environmental challenges.
Leendert Vergeynst is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University, under the AU Engineering school. His primary affiliation is with the Environmental Engineering section, where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of microbiology, chemistry, and environmental technology. His research focuses on developing innovative bioanalytical and biotechnological solutions for environmental challenges. Key areas include micropollutant removal , resource recovery from wastewater , and bioenergy production . He pioneers effect-directed analysis by coupling planar bioassays with chromatography and mass spectrometry to identify unknown bioactive or toxic compounds in complex environmental matrices. His work also explores microbial process optimization through biofunctionalized materials, biofilm engineering, and integration of hydrothermal liquefaction for converting organic waste into biofuels and fertilizers. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in sustainable wastewater management , with emphasis on PFAS destruction, nitrogen and phosphorus cycling, carbon recovery, and advanced sludge treatment technologies. These studies appear in high-impact journals such as Water Research , Journal of Hazardous Materials , and Chemical Engineering Journal , indicating significant contributions to environmental science and engineering. Scientific Contributions: Development of effect-directed analysis for environmental toxicants Innovation in hydrothermal liquefaction for waste valorization Advancement of biofilm-based nutrient recovery systems PFAS degradation using catalytic hydrochar Integration of high-rate activated sludge with resource recovery Dr. Vergeynst leads research projects such as the Holistic eRNA-NTS approach to evaluate groundwater pollution (2021), indicating active grant funding and project leadership. While specific student advisement is not listed, his role as lead or co-author on multiple collaborative papers suggests supervision of junior researchers. He is part of a dynamic research team working on cutting-edge environmental biotechnologies, particularly in the context of circular economy and sustainable urban water systems. The research team focuses on bridging analytical chemistry with microbial engineering to solve real-world pollution problems, especially in wastewater and sludge treatment streams. Their work has implications for industrial wastewater management, urban sanitation, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Aaron John Christian Andersen serves as the Metabolomics Core Manager at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He is affiliated with the Section for Microbial and Chemical Ecology, DTU Metabolomics Core, and the Natural Product Discovery Center for Microbial Secondary Metabolites. His research spans microbial chemical ecology with significant contributions to understanding secondary metabolite production and function. His primary research interests focus on Secondary Metabolites (100%), Marine Bacteria (64%), Gene Clusters (44%), Pseudomonas (32%), Extract analysis (32%), Algal Blooms (32%), Bacteriophage (32%), and Biotransformation (32%). His work demonstrates strong connections between microbial interactions, chemical signaling, and environmental adaptation across diverse ecosystems. Dr. Andersen's recent publications reveal a research trajectory examining microbial interactions in marine environments, fungal-bacterial relationships, and the chemical basis of ecological phenomena. His work bridges fundamental microbiology with potential applications in environmental remediation and biotechnology. His scientific contributions include collaborations across multiple countries and institutions, with research outputs receiving attention across academic platforms including Mendeley, X (Twitter), Facebook, and Bluesky. Secondary Metabolites research (100%) Marine Bacterium studies (64%) Gene Cluster analysis (44%) Pseudomonas research (32%) Extract analysis (32%) Algal Bloom investigations (32%) Dr. Andersen currently supervises PhD students Otto, D. J. (In Situ Detection of Secondary Metabolites project, 2024-2027) and Vertot, M. (Rhizosphere Chemistry of Filamentous Fungi project, 2021-2025), continuing his commitment to training the next generation of scientists in microbial ecology and metabolomics.
Annaliese Nan Vernon is a Research Assistant at the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, specializing in environmental contamination and chemicals. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those addressing water quality and public health. Her research focuses on organic micropollutants , chemical risk assessment , and non-target screening in drinking water systems. Active projects include PharmaRisk and UV-disinfect , both investigating advanced water treatment processes and pollutants. Recent publications highlight her contributions to groundwater contamination analysis and health risk screening. Detailed information about her educational background, advising roles, or awards is not provided in the available data.
Thorbjørn Terndrup Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on supramolecular chemistry, polymer design, and their applications in bioengineering and environmental science. He leads projects such as STRONG-UR (2024–2028), which aims to advance tissue engineering through bioink formulations, and studies PFAS removal using cyclodextrin-modified membranes. Education: Not explicitly detailed in the text, but affiliations suggest advanced training in chemistry and materials science. Research interests include organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and medical applications of supramolecular systems. His work bridges material design with environmental and biomedical challenges, such as developing self-healing hydrogels and sustainable filtration solutions. Recent articles highlight advancements in UV-curable hydrogels, cyclodextrin-based PFAS removal, and supramolecular complexation for drug delivery. Collaborations span academia and industry, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to chemical engineering challenges.
Morten Lykkegaard Christensen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Life Sciences within the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University . He leads the Center for Membrane Technology and the Section for Bioresources and Process Technology , with a research focus on water purification, nutrient recovery, and sustainable process engineering. Research Interests: Membrane filtration (MBR, MF/UF, nanofiltration, forward osmosis) Flocculation and separation of wastewater, slurry, and sediment Mathematical modeling of filtration and dewatering Reduction of nutrient emissions and phosphorus recovery Sustainable development aligned with UN SDGs Teaching: Experienced in Problem-Based Learning (PBL) for over 20 years, teaching Chemical Unit Operations, Colloid Chemistry, and Reactor Engineering. Supervises students across bachelor's, master's, and B.Eng. programs. Scientific Awards: Årets underviser (Teacher of the Year) 2020 Projects: Currently involved in initiatives like Power-to-P (nutrient recovery), CERO-MP (micropollutant reduction), and Baltic Sea nutrient solutions, funded by EUDP, Danish Environmental Protection Agency, and Interreg Baltic Sea Region.
Mads Koustrup Jørgensen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Life Sciences at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science. He is affiliated with the Bioresources and Process Engineering Center for Membrane Technology and holds a PhD and Civil Engineer degree in Chemistry. His research profile covers membrane fouling monitoring, electrocoagulation, osmotic processes, membrane bioreactors, integrated membrane processes, removal of micropollutants, and wastewater treatment. His research interests focus on membrane technology applications in environmental and food systems. Key areas include membrane fouling characterization, electrochemical water treatment processes, and biorefinery applications of membrane filtration. His work bridges environmental engineering with food science, particularly in extracting valuable components from biomass. Recent projects demonstrate a strong emphasis on sustainable resource recovery and contaminant removal from water systems. Dr. Jørgensen's publication record shows a consistent output since 2011, with recent work heavily focused on green biomass processing, PFAS removal technologies, and hydrogen sulfide control in sewer systems. His research demonstrates a clear trend toward circular economy applications of membrane technology, connecting wastewater treatment with resource recovery for food and industrial applications. Teacher of the Year 2016 Dr. Jørgensen actively supervises PhD students and participates in numerous research projects. Current projects include 'Using membrane distillation to produce metals from geothermal water' (2025-2027), 'LEAF2FOOD' for processing green leafy biomass (2025-2027), and 'CERO-MP' for cost-efficient micropollutant reduction (2023-2025). He collaborates extensively with industry partners including Novo Nordisk and participates in knowledge dissemination through conference organization, peer review, and media engagement on water quality issues. He is actively involved with the Center for Membrane Technology and participates in collaborative networks focused on filtration research, as evidenced by his role in organizing the 20th Nordic Filtration Symposium in 2024.
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').
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.
