Jens Ejbye Schmidt is a Professor and Head of the Department of Green Technology (IGT) at the University of Southern Denmark. His career spans extensive research in biorefinery, chemical engineering, and sustainable development, with a focus on waste valorization, lignin processing, and nanomaterials for environmental applications. Current Role: Head of Department, Professor Affiliation: Department of Green Technology (IGT), University of Southern Denmark Research interests include: Biorefinery systems in arid regions Techno-economic analysis of sustainable processes Biocatalytic pollutant removal Plastic waste recycling technologies Chitosan-based nanomaterials for water treatment Carbon capture and utilization via biological methods Recent publications highlight advancements in polyhydroxybutyrate production, lignin peroxidase applications, and chitosan nanostructures for pollutant removal. His work bridges industrial scalability with environmental impact assessment. Collaborations include partnerships with Green Hydrogen Systems, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and contributions to biorefinery frameworks in arid zones. He has supervised projects on CO2 conversion to methane and teaches courses integrating biological processes with energy systems.
Miek Schlangen is a postdoctoral researcher at SDU FOOD MATTERS (University of Southern Denmark), specializing in food texture engineering, mechanical properties of meat analogues, and machine learning applications in food science. She obtained her PhD in Food Process Engineering from Wageningen University (2024), focusing on dry fractionation of plant proteins, transglutaminase crosslinking, and structuring into meat analogues. Active in AI-driven hierarchical food structure design (FIBROUSNESS project, 2024-2027) Developed image analysis methods for fibrousness quantification Expert in mechanical anisotropy assessment of meat analogues Research Interests: Her work bridges food biophysics, advanced processing technologies, and computational modeling to create plant-based meat alternatives with optimized structural and textural properties. Key focus areas include: Multiscale fibrousness characterization Enzymatic protein modification Machine learning for rheological prediction Polysaccharide-protein interactions Non-linear food material behavior Endogenous starch utilization Scientific Contributions: Miek's research output includes 11 publications (2025-2021) covering meat analogue development, plant protein structuring, and sustainable ingredient applications. Her work has received significant attention with 3 citations in 2025 and 15 citations in 2024. 2023 - Honorable Mention, Women in Science Rising Talent Prize 2022 - Structural characterization of plant-based meat replacers 2021 - Texture evaluation methodology review Collaborative Network: Maintains active collaborations with researchers at Wageningen University and SDU Biotechnology, with external partnerships across Europe and Asia. Current work focuses on quantitative relationships between mechanical anisotropy, macrostructure, and microstructure in meat analogues.
Mie Thorborg Pedersen is a Postdoctoral Villum Fellow at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and a Guest Researcher at ETH Zurich. She is affiliated with the Department of Green Technology (IGT) at SDU's Faculty of Science, specializing in soft matter physics and its applications to food materials. PhD in Biotechnology from SDU Current projects focus on amyloid fibrillation in plant/marine proteins for sustainable edible materials Developed jellyfish-based materials like crisps for culinary innovation Her research integrates gastrophysics with advanced microscopy techniques (STED, CARS, two-photon) and physicochemical analysis to study food microstructure. Recent publications explore colloidal systems analysis via machine learning, solvent-based jellyfish preparation, and food stabilizers derived from marine sources. Her scientific achievements include the Villum International Postdoc Grant (2023) , with key projects like JELLYFibrils (2024-2027) and advanced optical microscopy collaborations (2019-2025). She actively contributes to science outreach, making complex concepts accessible through food-based research.
Michele Fabris is an Associate Professor at the Department of Green Technology, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), specializing in molecular biology and synthetic biology of microalgae. His work focuses on harnessing algal systems for environmental and industrial applications through genetic engineering and functional genomics. B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Bologna Ph.D. in Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Ghent University Research Interests: Fabris explores the genetics and biochemistry of ecologically significant microalgae, particularly diatoms like Phaeodactylum tricornutum . His work includes metabolic engineering, synthetic biology tool development, and creating novel algal strains for sustainable bioproducts. Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize diatom metabolic pathways, biosensor development, and terpenoid engineering. Key subtopics include gene expression tuning, stress response mechanisms, and multi-omics data integration for strain optimization. Scientific Awards: Villum Young Investigator Grant recipient (2020) Teaching & Supervision: Co-teaches courses in protein technologies and biochemistry, supervises the SDU iGEM team. Active in EU projects like AquaBioSens and SORTED, focusing on compartmentalized bioproduction and Arctic biotechnology.
Mathias Porsmose Clausen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Green Technology, Faculty of Engineering, University of Southern Denmark. His research focuses on bioimaging and gastrophysics to advance sustainable, healthy, and flavorful food innovations. With expertise in molecular biophysics and advanced microscopy from institutions like the Max Planck Institute and University of Oxford, he investigates food microstructure to understand culinary transformations and functional properties. Current affiliations: SDU Food Cluster, SDU Biotechnology, SDU Climate Cluster Research areas: Quantitative optical microscopy for food analysis, membrane dynamics in food systems, sustainable food ingredient development His recent publications highlight applications of machine learning in food imaging, plant-based meat analogs, and ethical food innovations like force-feeding-free foie gras. Clausen actively contributes to EU-funded projects (FLAVOURFERM, FOODIMAR) and serves as a science communicator through media appearances and public engagement initiatives. Scientific Awards SCC Fast Track Prize (2025) Villum Grant - Villum Synergy (2023) Clausen supervises food science projects and teaches courses on biotechnological processes and food modeling. He serves as grant reviewer for Plant2Food and advisory board member for Food Innovation House.
Hossein Soleimani is a Research Fellow (Postdoc) at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark. He is currently engaged in the project 'Structural Analysis and Dynamics of Large Modular Vessels' (2025–2027), focusing on advanced structural dynamics. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark (2022–2025), where his dissertation addressed 'Substructuring for Contact and Stochastic Dynamics'. His research spans: Nonlinear & stochastic dynamics : Developing substructuring techniques for complex mechanical systems. Contact mechanics : Identifying joint forces and modeling friction in assemblies. Fluid-structure interaction : Analytical solutions for liquid sloshing in containers. Computational methods : Model reduction and frequency-domain analysis. Publications emphasize structural dynamics, joint identification, and fluid sloshing, with methodologies combining analytical, numerical, and experimental approaches. Recent works focus on frequency-response-based substructuring for nonlinear systems. Projects : Postdoctoral research on dynamics of modular marine vessels (2025–2027).
Lene Lauge Berring is a Professor in the Department of Regional Health Research at the University of Southern Denmark, and affiliated with IRS – Mental Health Services in Region Zealand. Her research focuses on knowledge translation, trauma-informed care, and de-escalation practices to create safe mental health organizations. Her educational qualifications include: PhD, University of Southern Denmark (2016) Diploma in Co-operative Inquiry, Høgskolan i Hedmark (2006) cand.cur., Aarhus University (2004) Diploma in Nursing and Nursing Management, Aarhus University (1997) Nurse RN, University College Sjælland (1984) Her primary research interests encompass mental health nursing , de-escalation , coercion reduction , suicide prevention , and participatory research . She develops evidence-based interventions like the SAFEapp mobile application and violence reduction training through action research methodologies, emphasizing trauma-informed approaches and physical-mental health integration to address psychological pain. Recent publication trends (2021-2025) reveal concentrated work on mixed-methods studies examining patient experiences in severe mental illness, co-design with stakeholders, and interventions for diabetes management and physical activity within psychiatric settings. Scientific Awards: No awards documented She supervises three PhD students: Anette Juel Kynde, Lauge Berring, and S. F. Austin. Current research projects include: Rekruttering og fastholdelse af sygeplejersker i somatikken og psykiatrien i Region Sjælland (2021-2025) Sensor based technology among patients with coexisting diabetes and severe mental illness (2024-2025) On Our Premises: SMI-Patient-made Research at the Maskine Maskine Amager (2024-2025) Co-designing a psychoeducational website for parents of suicidal offspring (2019-2023) She maintains active collaborations with psychiatric and general hospitals across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Netherlands, and UK, working directly with people with lived experiences to co-create user-centered mental health services and technologies.
Imad Abou-Hayt is an External Associate Professor at the Department of Sustainability and Planning , Technical Faculty of IT and Design , Aalborg University . His research spans Engineering Education , Didactics , and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) , with a focus on integrating Sustainability and Virtual Reality into mathematics and engineering pedagogy. Role: Principal Investigator in the ESciSus project (2023–ongoing). Collaborator in the myPBL-VRMath project (2024). His work examines pedagogical frameworks such as the anthropological theory of the didactic and mathematical methods like the Chain Rule and Laplace Transform . Recent publications highlight Virtual Reality applications, Q Methodology for sustainability perceptions, and critiques of foundational mathematical theories in education. Collaborations include researchers such as Bjørn Dahl , Olga Timcenko , and Valderrama Pineda , with affiliations in Denmark and international networks. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings since 2012.
Jesper Kragh serves as a Senior Researcher at Aalborg University's Department of Construction, Urban and Environmental Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Science. His work focuses on sustainable building practices with particular expertise in energy consumption analysis, environmental impact assessment (LCA), indoor climate optimization, and Legionella prevention in building systems. His research interests span Energy Consumption , Life Cycle Assessment , Indoor Climate , Ventilation Systems , and Legionella Prevention , with strong connections to building regulations and energy labeling schemes. His work integrates government consulting, academic research, and practical implementation in the Danish building sector. His publication trends reveal consistent focus on building sustainability, with recent articles emphasizing energy renovation economics , water system optimization , and carbon footprint reduction in construction. The 2023-2025 publications demonstrate increasing emphasis on data-driven approaches and regulatory compliance frameworks. Professional activities include active participation in technical committees including DS/S-316 (Heating and Cooling Systems), DS/S-313 (Ventilation in Buildings), and DS/S-314 (Water Supply), where he contributed to national standard development from 2020-2024. His media engagement demonstrates strong science communication, with 16 press appearances since 2019 addressing topics like energy renovation benefits , ventilation challenges in multi-story housing , and demolition patterns in Danish construction . Current projects through 2027 focus on Legionella prevention, sustainable ventilation solutions, and updating generic data for building regulations.
Peter Gjøl Jensen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University's Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His research spans formal methods, artificial intelligence, and practical applications in energy systems. He is affiliated with multiple research groups including Distributed, Embedded and Intelligent Systems, AI for the People, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. His research interests focus on Model Checking , Formal Verification , Reinforcement Learning , and applications to Cyber-physical Systems . He has developed expertise in applying theoretical computer science to solve real-world problems, particularly in energy optimization and heat pump control systems. His work bridges the gap between formal methods and practical engineering applications. His recent publications show a clear trend toward applying AI and formal verification techniques to energy systems and cyber-physical applications. The research spans theoretical foundations of model checking and reaches into practical implementations for heat pump control, autonomous systems, and environmental management. His work often involves the UPPAAL and Stratego frameworks for verification and synthesis. Dr. Jensen actively supervises PhD students, including Andreas Holck Hoeg-Petersen on the "Explainable and Causally Enforced Reinforcement Learning" project. His research has attracted media attention, particularly for intelligent heat pump control systems that provide significant energy savings. He is involved in multiple research projects including "Explainable and Causally Enforced Reinforcement Learning" (ongoing) and "BEO-COVID: Decision Support for Evaluation and Optimization in UPPAAL" (completed in 2020).
Karsten Ulrik Niss is a part-time lecturer at Aalborg University's Faculty of Medicine, specifically within the Department of Health Science and Technology and the Danish Centre for Health Informatics. His work focuses on healthcare IT systems, organizational development, and telemedicine implementation. Research Interests: Telehealth systems, EHR integration, medical imaging informatics, organizational change in healthcare Key Expertise: Stakeholder analysis, clinical workflow optimization, medical IT evaluation His research explores the intersection of technology and human factors in healthcare settings, particularly through network analysis of telehomecare systems and bottom-up organizational development approaches. Recent publications examine video consultations for specialized treatments and systemic impacts of PACS/RIS implementations. Notable contributions include the MIEMIS framework for medical information system evaluation and studies on EHR implementation challenges. His work spans both theoretical modeling and practical case studies across multiple medical domains.
Thomas Alrik Sørensen is a Lecturer at Aalborg University's Department of Communication and Psychology within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He serves as head of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and is responsible for coordinating both the Laboratory for Experimental Psychology and the Neuropsychology Program. Additionally, he is a member of the Department Council and acts as the International Coordinator for Psychology. Ph.D. in Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, University of Copenhagen (2012) Cand.psych. in Psychology, University of Copenhagen (2008) BA in Psychology, University of Copenhagen (2005) Sørensen's research explores the mechanisms behind consciousness, visual attention, attentional capacity, and memory, with particular focus on how these processes are influenced by expertise, individual differences, and underlying neural structures. His work spans cognitive functions including decision-making, visual short-term memory, and attentional processes, with significant contributions to the understanding of synesthesia and other forms of cognitive and perceptual uniqueness. His research emphasizes how cognitive organization is shaped by neural structures and environmental interactions in both healthy individuals and those with brain conditions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on consciousness mechanisms, synesthesia, and individual cognitive variations. His work increasingly integrates multimodal approaches, combining behavioral experiments with neuroimaging techniques. There's a clear progression from fundamental cognitive processes toward applied research in areas like gambling behaviors in youth and food perception, demonstrating the practical applications of his theoretical work. Best poster award with Saabye, C. (June 2025) The Henry Prize (December 2017) Best Poster Award – audience's choice (September 2009) Sørensen actively supervises master's students and has served as main and co-supervisor for numerous PhD students at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and with international colleagues. His research is supported by multiple grants including the Carlsberg Mindelegat for the A.R.T.E. project, Lundbeck Foundation Scholarship, and Obel grant for EEG lab installation. He has secured funding from prestigious Danish research foundations for projects investigating synesthesia, multisensory perception, and food experience. He leads the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and oversees the Laboratory for Experimental Psychology at Aalborg University. His research teams frequently collaborate across disciplines, including partnerships with the Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research and various neuroscience organizations in Denmark.
Helge Aa Madsen is a Professor at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems , Technical University of Denmark . His work focuses on wind turbine aerodynamics, active flap systems, and renewable energy optimization. Research Areas: Rotor Aerodynamics, Blade Element Momentum Theory, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Active Load Control, Wake Modeling Projects: IEA Wind TCP Task 47 TURBINIA Phase II (2025-2029), Hydrogen Wind Turbine Project (2022), LowWind System Integration (2019-2021) Recent Publications emphasize rotor aerodynamic modeling for non-uniform inflow, actuator disc theory applications, electricity price integration in turbine design, and active flap system validation on 4.3 MW turbines. His research spans Wind Turbine Engineering , Renewable Energy Systems , and Aeroelastic Dynamics . Scientific Contributions : 2011: Poster Prize for quasi-3D wake computation Student Supervision : PhD Student: Gamberini, A. (2020-2023) PhD Student: Li, A. (2019-2022)
Mac Gaunaa is a Senior Scientist at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His work focuses on wind turbine aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, and renewable energy systems. He has contributed to advancements in actuator disk modeling, wind rotor performance, and airborne wind energy technologies. Research Interests: Wind Turbine Engineering, Rotors, Airfoil Design, Vortex Dynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Airborne Wind Energy Systems. Projects: Supervised PhD projects on aerodynamic performance in complex terrain, developed next-generation aerodynamic models, and contributed to Martian habitat wind energy research. Publications: Authored 181 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings, with recent work on streamwise flow acceleration, rooftop wind energy, and lifting line corrections. Supervision: Served as supervisor for PhD students like Zengler, C. P. and Li, A., and participated in numerous collaborative projects. Media: Engaged in public outreach through media contributions on topics like ferry wind resistance reduction and wind turbine design principles.
Dr. Yi Zong is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in renewable energy integration, power-to-X technologies, and demand response systems. His work bridges theoretical control strategies with practical applications in wind-dominated energy systems. Current Projects: DTWO (Digital Twins for Offshore Wind), P2X-Risø (Energy Harvesting), and ECoClay (Electric Calcination of Clay) Research interests include: Power-to-Hydrogen systems and alkaline electrolyzer optimization Model Predictive Control for microgrids and thermal energy storage Demand response in industrial processes (cement industry) and smart buildings Dynamic modeling of reversible solid oxide cells and hybrid energy storage Recent publications focus on: Advanced control algorithms (decentralized event-triggered, adaptive) Techno-economic analysis of hydrogen and industrial electrification Integration of wind and solar with energy storage systems Flexibility quantification in multi-carrier energy systems Active collaborations span European research institutions and industry partners, emphasizing cross-sectoral energy system integration.
