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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.

Frede BlaabjergView profile

Professor

• Power Electronics
• Wind Turbines
• Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
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Frede Blaabjerg is a Professor at Aalborg University (AAU Energy) , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Science . Since 1998, he has pioneered power electronics research in applications such as wind turbines , photovoltaic (PV) systems , reliability engineering , and Power-2-X technologies. Education : PhD in Electrical Engineering (1995, Aalborg University) Honorary Degrees : Honoris Causa at University Politehnica Timisoara (2017) and Tallinn Technical University (2018) His research focuses on power electronics control , system optimization , and reliability for renewable energy and electric mobility . Recent work includes grid-forming converters , virtual synchronous generators , and smart EV charging systems. Key publication trends span 15+ years , with over 3,733 peer-reviewed articles and 900+ journal papers in power electronics , renewables , and energy storage . Notable book series: Control of Power Electronic Converters and Systems (4 volumes, Elsevier). Scientific Awards : 46 IEEE Prize Paper Awards 2020 IEEE Edison Medal 2019 Global Energy Prize 2014 IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award Leadership Roles : Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (2006–2012) Chairman, Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy (2020–) President, IEEE Power Electronics Society (2019–2020)

John W. EdmundsView profile

Professor

• Infectious Disease Modelling
• Epidemiology
• Public Health Policy
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Professor John W. Edmunds is a leading academic in Infectious Disease Modelling at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Holding a Professor position since 2013 and serving as Dean of the Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health (2013-2019), he combines mathematical, statistical, and economic models to inform public health policy. His part-time role at the Health Protection Agency (HPA) since 2008 underscores his policy advisory contributions. PhD in Infectious Disease Modelling (Imperial College, 1994) MSc in Health Economics (University of York, 1995) BSc in Biology (Imperial College, 1989) His research focuses on understanding disease transmission and optimizing control strategies. He has pioneered methods integrating social contact surveys , participatory surveillance (e.g., Influenzanet), and economic analysis to evaluate vaccines and interventions. Recent work includes SARS-CoV-2 dynamics , Ebola spatial forecasting , and typhoid vaccine prioritization . His 15 most recent publications highlight social contact patterns (Reconnect, CoMix studies), vaccine impact (HPV, typhoid), and real-time outbreak analytics (Ebola, cholera). Key trends include digital epidemiology , behavioral surveillance , and cross-country modeling for global health. Knighthood (2024) for services to epidemiology Weldon Memorial Prize (2022) for biostatistics contributions FMedSci (2018) for medical science excellence OBE (2016) for public service As an educator, he teaches "Modelling and the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases" and co-organizes "Pandemics: Emergence, Spread and Response" . Current grants include National Institute for Health and Care Research projects on post-pandemic surveillance and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funding for polio eradication. He leads collaborations with the Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases , Vaccine Centre , and Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre , while advising UK and WHO committees on zoonotic influenza , variants , and testing programs .

Jacob ØstergaardView profile

Professor

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Power System Stability
• Flexibility Markets
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Jacob Østergaard is a Professor and Head of the Division for Power and Energy Systems at DTU Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark. His research focuses on renewable energy systems, offshore wind power hubs, and quantum computing applications in energy systems. He leads initiatives like EnergyLab Nordhavn and PowerLabDK, emphasizing collaboration between academia and industry. Education: MSc in Electrical Engineering from DTU (1989–1995). External positions include roles at Research Institute of the Danish Electric Utilities and Ørsted (now SK Energy). Research Interests: Power system stability, flexibility markets, offshore wind energy, quantum computing in energy systems, Power-to-X, and energy storage. He advocates for integrated, market-based energy systems to achieve the green transition. Publications highlight quantum computing for grid optimization, offshore energy hubs, and Denmark’s energy island strategy. Recent work emphasizes scientific advice for energy policy and green hydrogen production. Awards: A. Angelo’s Prize (1996), AEG Electron Prize (2007), Danish Design Award (2019), and EU RESponsible Island Prize (2020). Advising and Grants: Supervises PhD students in grid integration and control. Active in projects like OEH (Offshore Energy Hubs) and BOSS (Battery Energy Storage System). His work drives Denmark’s energy policy through roles on Energinet’s board and the Danish Energy Commission. Labs/Teams: Leads PowerLabDK and EnergyLab Nordhavn, experimental facilities for smart grid and energy system research.

Prithvi Ravi KantanView profile

Researcher

• Rehabilitation Technology
• Biofeedback Systems
• Sound Processing
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Prithvi Ravi Kantan is a full-time Researcher at Aalborg University's Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His work focuses on developing sound-based and multimodal feedback systems for motor rehabilitation, integrating principles from music technology and biomedical engineering. Education: PhD in Embodied Sonification Design (2021-2023) M.Sc. in Sound and Music Computing (2018-2020) B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunications (2009-2013) Research interests include real-time auditory feedback systems for neurological rehabilitation, user-centered design of clinical technologies, and the application of generative music in data sonification. He actively contributes to projects like HearWalk (2023-2027), exploring sound-facilitated motor learning in cerebral palsy patients. Notable achievements include winning the Danish Sound Day Research Pitch Battle (2023) and receiving the Best Student Paper Award at ICAD 2024. His work aligns with UN SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 4 (Quality Education). Teaching responsibilities include coordinating bachelor and master-level courses in PBL-based learning, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. He has supervised multiple student projects and contributed to over 39 publications since 2013.

• Applied Probability Theory
• Financial Mathematics
• Insurance Mathematics
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Jesper Lund Pedersen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematical Sciences , University of Copenhagen , specializing in applied probability theory with applications in financial mathematics and insurance mathematics . His research spans stochastic processes, optimal stopping time problems, and stochastic control. Education : PhD in Mathematics (2000, Aarhus University) His work addresses: (Nonlinear) optimal stopping time problems Stochastic control and filtering Multidimensional point processes Levy processes in finance Key publications reveal expertise in Bayesian changepoint detection , random drift identification , and mean-variance portfolio optimization , with interdisciplinary applications in neuroscience (V-ATPase dynamics) and epidemiology. Scientific awards : Villum Experiment Grant (2018-2020) Steno Research Fellowship (2002-2005) His research collaborations span Denmark, the UK, Germany, and the USA, focusing on probability theory, financial mathematics, and biomedical applications.

Birgitte Bak-JensenView profile

Professor

• Smart Grids
• Electric Power Distribution Systems
• Multi-Energy Systems Integration
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Birgitte Bak-Jensen is a Professor at the Department of Energy, Aalborg University, where she has worked since 1988. She specializes in intelligent control of power distribution systems, with research focusing on grid stability, power quality, and integration of dispersed generation and smart grid technologies. Her work also addresses multi-energy system interactions between electrical grids, heating, and transport sectors. Projects : Led EU H2020 projects (SERENE, SUSTENANCE) and Danish initiatives (EFFORT, SMARTCE2H) Publications : Over 250 papers on distribution grid control and smart energy systems Her research combines renewable energy integration , electric vehicle grid interaction , and energy storage optimization . Recent work includes explainable AI for wind forecasting and voltage control strategies for EV charging. 2025 Awards : Best Student Paper Award (2023), Best Paper Award (2021), CIGRE Technical Council Award (2018) Organizational Roles : Vice Head of AAU Energy Research, leadership positions in IEEE and CIGRE

Jiri SrbaView profile

Professor

• Formal Methods
• Model Checking
• Petri Nets
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Jiri Srba is a Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Computer Science, part of the Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He leads research in the Distributed, Embedded and Intelligent Systems group and contributes to projects like "ControLing wAter In an uRban Environment" and "Collective Adaptive System SynThesIs using Non-zero-sum Games". His office is located at Selma Lagerløfs Vej 300, 9220 Aalborg Øst, Denmark. Contact him at +4599409851 or srba@cs.aau.dk. His core research focuses on formal methods and applied computer science: Model checking and verification of concurrent systems Petri nets and their applications Network protocol verification and synthesis Distributed system correctness Automated reasoning for industrial systems His publication record shows strong emphasis on network verification, model checking optimization, and applying formal methods to environmental systems. Recent work integrates computer science with sustainable engineering, particularly in water management systems and energy control.

Kunihiko KanekoView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Biophysics
• Complex Systems
• Chaos
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Kunihiko Kaneko is a Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, with a distinguished career in theoretical biophysics and complex systems. He received his PhD and MSc in Physics from the University of Tokyo, and has held leadership roles at the Universal Biology Institute and Center for Complex Systems Biology. PhD Physics, 1984 - University of Tokyo MSc Physics, 1981 - University of Tokyo His research spans five primary areas: Universal Biology, Evolutionary Constraints, Ecosystem Dynamics, Neural Cognition, and Universal Anthropology. He has published extensively on multi-level consistency principles, dimensional reduction in biological systems, and reciprocity between robustness and plasticity across scales. Recent publications show strong focus on microbial ecosystems (2025), evolutionary game theory (2025), neural modular architectures (2024), and dimensional reduction in cellular systems (2024). His work bridges physics and biology through dynamical systems theory applied to diverse phenomena from protocells to human societies.

• Computer Vision
• Image Analysis
• Machine Learning
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Serge Belongie is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science (DIKU) at the University of Copenhagen, where he holds dual affiliations with the Pioneer AI research section and the Image Analysis, Computational Modelling, and Geometry section. His academic position places him at the forefront of interdisciplinary research connecting computer vision with language models, geospatial analysis, and cultural understanding. Professor Belongie's research program encompasses several critical domains in modern artificial intelligence: Advanced computer vision and image analysis techniques Vision-language model integration and multimodal systems 3D point cloud processing and semantic segmentation Geospatial representation learning for environmental applications Fine-grained object recognition and detection Cultural context understanding in AI systems His recent publication record reveals a sophisticated trajectory toward developing precise control mechanisms for vision-language models, with applications spanning forensic analysis, cultural heritage preservation, and social media understanding. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in handling cultural context and enabling fine-grained manipulation of visual content through natural language interfaces. Professor Belongie maintains an active research group producing significant scholarly output, with over 280 research publications documented in his academic profile. His work is supported by research funding that enables cutting-edge exploration in multimodal AI systems with practical societal impact. He plays a key role in the Pioneer AI center at the University of Copenhagen, which focuses on advancing artificial intelligence through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research approaches that bridge theoretical computer science with real-world applications.

Melih KandemirView profile

Associate Professor

• Machine Learning
• Reinforcement Learning
• Bayesian Inference
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Melih Kandemir is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Southern Denmark University. He also serves as Research Group Leader at the Bosch Center for Artificial Intelligence (2018–2021) and held a previous role as Assistant Professor at Ozyegin University (2017–2018). His research focuses on machine learning, Bayesian methods, reinforcement learning, and uncertainty quantification. **Education**: PhD in Computer Science from Aalto University (2013), specializing in 'Learning Mental States from Biosignals'. **Research Interests**: Machine Learning, Bayesian Inference, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Neural Networks, Stochastic Processes. His work emphasizes theoretical foundations and practical applications in domains like medical imaging, control systems, and robotics. **Awards**: Two Best Paper Awards (2017). **Grants & Projects**: Includes the Carlsberg Young Researcher Fellowship (2022–2026), Novo Nordisk Foundation grants (2021–2024), and DFF-funded research on PAC-Bayesian reinforcement learning (2025–2027). **Labs/Teams**: Leads research on Bayesian deep learning and reinforcement learning within the Bosch Center for AI and SDU's interdisciplinary groups.

Navid BayatiView profile

Associate Professor

• Renewable/Hybrid Power Systems
• Protection and Transient Analysis of Power Grids
• Microgrids and Active Energy Networks
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Navid Bayati is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and the Centre for Industrial Electronics. He leads the Control and Protection of Smart Grids (CAP-SG) group and focuses on renewable/hybrid power systems, microgrid protection, and grid code compliance. Education: Ph.D. in Power Systems & Microgrid Protection (2020, Aalborg University); M.Sc. in Power Systems (2017, Amirkabir University of Technology) His research spans renewable energy integration , transient analysis , grid interconnection , and digital twin applications . Recent work includes machine learning for carbon emission prediction, fault localization in DC microgrids, and supercapacitor resilience in hybrid systems. Collaborations include projects like IEA Wind Task 50 and RePoSys , addressing grid renovation, life cycle assessment, and digital twin resilience. His teaching portfolio covers power electronics , energy management , and microgrid control .

Lars Bo JeppesenView profile

Professor

• Innovation
• Technology Strategy
• Crowd-based Innovation
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Lars Bo Jeppesen serves as Professor of Innovation Management at Copenhagen Business School's Department of Strategy and Innovation, focusing on digital economy innovation through crowd-based mechanisms, crowdfunding, user communities, and platform ecosystems. His work bridges academic research with practical applications for industry and policy. Education: Master's degree from University of Copenhagen PhD from Copenhagen Business School Professor Jeppesen's research examines how digital platforms transform innovation processes, emphasizing user-driven ecosystems and strategic implications for firms. He investigates crowdfunding dynamics, entrepreneurial financing mechanisms, and the interplay between intrinsic motivation and monetary incentives in crowd innovation, with findings applicable to both startups and established corporations. His recent publications (2020-2025) reveal consistent exploration of platform economics, digital business models, and innovation policy. Key trends include strategic responses to piracy, AI platform competition, freemium model optimization, and the role of social movements in non-commercial innovation, primarily published in top-tier journals like Research Policy and Strategic Management Journal. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source material Professor Jeppesen advises European and Asian governments on innovation policy while collaborating with leading corporations through projects like the Danish User-Centered Innovation Lab (co-founded with MIT's Eric von Hippel). His current research initiatives include 'Crowdfunding for Youth Entrepreneurship in Tanzania' and 'The Co-Existence of Prosocial Intrinsic Motivation and Monetary Incentives,' supported by field experiments and ecosystem analyses. He directs the Danish User-Centered Innovation Lab, which integrates academic researchers and industry partners to develop practical innovation tools for capturing distributed knowledge, with applications in technology strategy and open innovation frameworks.

Yanbo WangView profile

Associate Professor

• Power Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Microgrid Control
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Yanbo Wang is an Associate Professor and Vice Head of the Wind Power Research Programme at AAU Energy, part of Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science. He leads research in Electric Power Systems and Microgrids, focusing on intelligent energy systems and flexible markets. His work emphasizes stability analysis, control strategies for hybrid AC/DC systems, and renewable energy integration. He supervises multiple PhD projects on topics like multi-port energy routers and wind power converter optimization. Research interests include power electronics, microgrid stability, and energy storage systems. Key projects include the EU-funded 'S3SF: Smart Energy Solutions for Sustainable Future' and machine learning-based control strategies for multi-energy systems. He has authored over 176 publications, with recent work on DC microgrid reliability, converter design, and offshore wind energy systems. His team collaborates internationally to advance grid-friendly technologies and smart energy solutions. Notable contributions include advanced control schemes for retired batteries in DC microgrids and stability assessment methodologies for offshore wind inverters. He advises on six PhD projects and maintains a lab focused on renewable energy systems and power electronics innovation.

Pooya DavariView profile

Professor

• Harmonic and EMI analysis and mitigation in grid-tied converters
• Electromagnetic interference and compatibility
• High power density power electronic systems
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Pooya Davari is a Professor and Head of the Section for Applied Power Electronic Systems at Aalborg University , Denmark. He leads the EMI/EMC in Power Electronics Research Group and serves as Vice Chair of the Energy Efficiency Mission. His research focuses on electromagnetic interference (EMI) and harmonic mitigation in power electronic systems, with over 200 publications and significant contributions to renewable energy integration. Education: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (2004, 2008), Ph.D. in Power Electronics from Queensland University of Technology (2013) Prior Roles: Lecturer at QUT (2013–2014), Postdoc at AAU (2014) Research Interests: Harmonic and EMI analysis in grid-tied converters High power density converter design Signal processing for converter modeling Reliability of power electronic systems Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes EMI/EMC in renewable energy systems, wide bandgap semiconductors (SiC/GaN), and reliability modeling for EVs and hydrogen production via electrolysis. Sub-fields include converter topologies, grid integration challenges, and AI-driven diagnostics. Scientific Awards: Equinor 2022 Prize (Denmark’s oldest engineering award) IEEE EMC Society Young Professional Award (2020) World’s Top 2% Highly Cited Scientist (Stanford, 2021–2025) Multiple best paper awards (IEEE, Applied Sciences, etc.) Grants & Editorial Roles: Recipient of grants from Innovation Fund Denmark (Supra-EMC project), Horizon Europe (SOLARIS), and industry partnerships. Serves as Area Editor for IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification , Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics , and Editor-in-Chief of Circuit World Journal (2020–2025). Labs & Standards: Coordinator of the EMC Laboratory at Aalborg University. Member of IEC standardization Working Groups 6 and 8 (TC77A), focusing on EMC strategies for power grids.