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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 .

Endrit HoxhaView profile

Associate Professor

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Sustainable construction
• Environmental Impact
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Endrit Hoxha is an Associate Professor at the Department of the Built Environment within the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University. His research focuses on sustainability in construction, particularly life cycle assessment (LCA), environmental impact analysis, and circular economy strategies. He leads and co-supervises multiple PhD projects, including studies on LCA tools for carbon-optimized fire safety in biobased buildings and climate impact analysis of EU building materials. His work integrates environmental product declarations (EPDs), BIM technologies, and policy frameworks to address climate mitigation and sustainable practices in the built environment. Projects include Nordic harmonization of LCA methodologies and analysis of greenhouse gas emissions in construction. Key research areas: Sustainable construction, LCA, circularity, and policy-driven environmental mitigation. Consultancy involvement in environmental impact assessments of construction practices. Dr. Hoxha's recent publications emphasize circular building stock modeling, fire protection system environmental impacts, and light source sustainability. He has received recognition, such as the Sweco Transform Award for innovative master thesis projects. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, influencing both industry standards and policy development. Advisees include Kanafani, Dormohamadi, and Tozan, focusing on LCA methodologies and mitigation strategies. Labs/teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary groups on building lifecycle analysis and sustainability metrics.

Carsten BaumView profile

Associate Professor

• Cryptography
• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• Secure Multi-Party Computation
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Carsten Baum is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark, working within the Cybersecurity Engineering Center for Quantum Technologies. His research focuses on cryptography, particularly post-quantum security, secure multi-party computation, and quantum-resistant protocols. Primary Affiliation: Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Academic Rank: Associate Professor Research Centers: Cybersecurity Engineering Center for Quantum Technologies Research Interests: Carsten Baum specializes in cryptographic protocols, including zero-knowledge proofs, multi-signatures, and oblivious computation. His work addresses quantum computing threats to classical cryptography and develops resilient post-quantum solutions. Key areas include: Secure multi-party computation (MPC) Post-quantum key agreement Quantum computing's impact on cryptographic security Privacy-preserving technologies Hash function security analysis (e.g., SHA-3) Time-based cryptographic primitives Advising and Projects: As a main or co-supervisor, Baum mentors multiple PhD candidates in post-quantum cryptography and secure protocols. His projects include proactive post-quantum cryptography, quantum key agreement, and long-term security frameworks, reflecting collaborations with institutions across Europe and Asia. Recent Activities: Baum actively organizes and participates in Nordic cryptography workshops, including NordiCrypt Spring 2024 and 2023, fostering academic exchange in cryptographic research.

Peter Bach AndersenView profile

Researcher

• Electric Vehicle Integration
• Grid Services
• Battery Energy Storage
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Peter Bach Andersen serves as Head of Section and Senior Researcher at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Based at Elektrovej 329A in Kgs. Lyngby, he leads research in electric vehicle integration and prosumer energy systems with an ORCID identifier 0000-0002-5202-3584. His work spans grid services, battery storage, and smart charging infrastructure within DTU's EV Lab ( www.evlab.dk ). Andersen's research focuses on electric vehicle grid integration , specializing in charging infrastructure planning, battery energy storage systems, and virtual power plant concepts. His fingerprint analysis reveals dominant expertise in Electric Vehicle Engineering (100%), Battery Engineering (13%), Ancillaries (12%), and Power Engineering (11%). Current projects emphasize flexibility quantification, grid service delivery through EV clusters, and Nordic grid characteristics. His work contributes significantly to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and sustainable cities. His publication portfolio shows strong trends toward grid-interactive EV systems with recent emphasis on conditional connection agreements, fast-charging urban impacts, and data-driven battery health prognosis. The research demonstrates increasing focus on practical implementation challenges and market integration aspects of vehicle-grid systems. Andersen actively supervises four PhD students (Menchaca, Striani, Unterluggauer, Sevdari) across projects including charging infrastructure planning, EV clustering methods, and urban charging infrastructure impacts. He leads the FLOW project (2022-2026) investigating flexible energy systems for optimal EV integration while participating in multiple EU-funded initiatives. His research group maintains strong industry connections through DTU's EV Lab, focusing on real-world validation of grid services using commercial EVs and chargers.

Martin ElsmanView profile

Professor

• Programming Languages
• Theory of Computation
• Functional Programming
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Martin Elsman is a full-time Professor in the Programming Languages and Theory of Computation section at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen (DIKU). He serves as head of the PLTC section and head of studies for the BSc education in Computer Science and Economics. Elsman is also an active maintainer of several software tools including the MLKit and SMLtoJs. Joined DIKU in 2012 after 4 years at SimCorp (2008-2012) and previous Associate Professorship at IT University of Copenhagen (2003-2008). Co-developer of Futhark, TAIL APL compiler, SMLtoJs, and SMLserver. Education: M.Sc. in Engineering, Technical University of Denmark Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Copenhagen (DIKU), supervised by Mads Tofte. Research Interests: Elsman works on programming language design and implementation, with a focus on functional programming, module systems, domain-specific languages for financial contracts, region-based memory management, compilation techniques for parallelism, program optimization, and static type systems. His work spans both theoretical and applied domains, including blockchain-based financial contract execution, web technology, and GPU programming using functional languages. Publication Trends: His recent articles focus on functional programming, array programming, parallelism, and memory management. Topics include region inference, type systems for data-parallelism, program optimization techniques, and domain-specific compilation for financial and quantum computing. He frequently collaborates with Troels Henriksen and others on tools like Futhark and MLKit.

Guangya YangView profile

Associate Professor

• Power System Stability
• Offshore Wind Energy
• Cyber-Physical Power Systems
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Guangya Yang is an Associate Professor at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), with expertise in power system stability, control, and protection of low-inertia systems, particularly in offshore wind applications. He has worked full-time as an electrical design and simulation specialist at Ørsted (2020-2021) and maintains active roles in IEEE, IEC standardization, and editorial work as lead editor for IEEE Access PES. PhD in Electrical Engineering (University of Queensland, 2008) Senior Member of IEEE Former expert member of European Technology & Innovation Platform for solar PV His research focuses on electromagnetic transient simulation, cyber-physical energy systems, and grid compliance for wind power plants. He leads the Horizon 2020 InnoCyPES project (€12m+ grants), training 15 early-stage researchers in cyber-physical energy systems. Key contributions include validating synchronous condensers for low-inertia systems and developing industry training programs on offshore wind control strategies. Coordinated Hardware-in-the-Loop test bench standards (IEC61400-21-5) Advances in grid-forming converter stability and fault ride-through assessment Developed digital twins for power grid validation Scientific Recognition: World’s Top 2% Scientists (Elsevier/Stanford, 2024) Advising & Grants: Supervises 5 PhD students in projects related to machine learning, digital twins, and predictive maintenance. Coordinates €12m+ in research grants, including Horizon 2020’s InnoCyPES. Labs & Collaborations: Works with Ørsted, industry partners, and international universities on offshore wind validation and digitalization.

• Programming Languages
• Reversible Computing
• Software Systems
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Robert Glück is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science under the Faculty of Science , University of Copenhagen. He also served as a Visiting Professor at the National Institute of Informatics, Tokyo . His research spans programming languages , reversible computing , and metaprogramming , with a focus on energy-efficient computation. Email: glueck@di.ku.dk Phone: +45 29611655 Address: Universitetsparken 5, Building B, 2100 Copenhagen Ø Glück's research interests center on reversible computing , program generation , and metaprogramming , particularly for low-energy systems. His work includes developing reversible logic circuits, invertible interpreters, and tools for program inversion via term rewriting systems. Recent publications highlight advancements in reversible flowchart languages , partial evaluation techniques , and compiler design . Key themes include garbage-free reversibility, memory-efficient algorithms, and formal verification of reversible systems. Scientific Awards: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship Grants & Projects: Presto Basic Research Grant (JST) Danish Council for Strategic Research (DSF) project Danish Council for Independent Research (FNU) project Administrative Roles: Current member of the Study Board for Mathematics and Computer Science Former Head of Studies for the Master in Computer Science Professional Activities: IFIP Technical Committee WG 2.11 member (2004–) Steering Committee roles at LOPSTR 2024, FLOPS 2024, HCVS 2024, RC 2024 Editorial Board member for New Generation Computing (2005–)

Yajuan GuanView profile

Associate Professor

• Power Electronics
• Microgrids
• Renewable Energy Integration
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Yajuan Guan is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, specializing in Electric Power Systems and Microgrids. Her research focuses on advanced control strategies for renewable energy systems and grid-forming inverters. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering (2016), Aalborg University, thesis: "Novel Control Strategies for Parallel-Connected Inverters in AC Microgrids" Research Interests: Microgrid stability and control Grid-forming wind power plants Smart grid technologies Renewable energy integration Power quality improvement Cyber-physical energy systems Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize large-scale wind power plant dynamics, fractional-order control for grid-forming converters, resilience in microgrid systems under climate crises, and thermal optimization for energy storage. Professional Activities: Conference speaker at Mission Innovation - Green Energy Community Webinar (2021) Chair of IEEE ECCE ASIA 2020 Special Session Editorial work for "IoT and Energy Internet" special issue (2018-2019)

Thiago Rocha SilvaView profile

Associate Professor

• Software Technology
• End-User Development
• Domain-Specific Languages
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Thiago Rocha Silva is an Associate Professor in the Software Engineering group at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark (SDU). His work bridges software engineering, human-robot interaction, and end-user development, with a focus on making robotic systems accessible through intuitive programming interfaces. University: University of Southern Denmark Institute: Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute Department: Software Engineering Academic Rank: Associate Professor His research interests are centered on end-user development , domain-specific languages , and interactive systems , particularly in the context of robotics and software engineering. He investigates how users can program robots without deep technical expertise, using gesture-based interfaces, visual-textual synchronization, and low-code environments. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in human-robot collaboration , focusing on user-centric design, behavior modeling, and programming frameworks that empower non-experts. These works span robotics, software engineering, and human-computer interaction, often employing participatory and user-centered methodologies. Thiago actively leads and contributes to major research initiatives, including projects on sustainable human-robot synergy in extended reality and low-code programming for mobile robotics. He supervises students and teaches courses such as End-User Development and Software Engineering and Organization . He is involved in interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly in projects integrating AI, robotics, and Earth observation data. His work emphasizes practical applications in smart societies, logistics, and physical training.

Kristoffer NegendahlView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable Building Design
• Energy Modeling
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
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Kristoffer Negendahl is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering Digital Building Technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in sustainable building design and engineering. His research focuses on developing interoperable tools for sustainable building analysis, energy modeling, daylighting, and lifecycle assessment (LCA), with an emphasis on accessibility for non-experts. Prior to DTU, he worked at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) as lead engineering consultant and co-founded Procedural.build, a software company advancing computational design tools. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities. **Research Interests**: Consequence-Based Design, integrated dynamic models, parametric design, computational collaborative modeling, and fire safety engineering. Key contributions include advancing parametric modeling for low-emission urban design and defining energy flexibility metrics for building systems. **Projects**: Leading initiatives like OpenCirc (open-source tools for circular construction) and FireBIM (fire safety engineering via BIM). Supervised PhD students in resilient renovations and BIM automation. **Awards**: 2023 Bevica Creator Award for contributions to digital design and sustainability tools. **Activities**: Organized workshops on circular construction and presented at industry events. Media contributions include discussions on parametric design and architectural programming.

Steffan Noe Niikanoff ChristiansenView profile

Research Fellow

• Genetics
• Cardiology
• Molecular Biology
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Steffan Noe Niikanoff Christiansen serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Health Science and Technology within the Faculty of Medicine at Aalborg University, Denmark. His research program focuses on elucidating the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying sudden cardiac death in young individuals, with particular emphasis on calmodulinopathies and DNA methylation patterns in cardiac tissues. His academic credentials include: PhD in Oral Sciences, Forensic Medicine and Bioanthropology from the University of Copenhagen (2017-2022) MSc in Molecular Medicine from Aarhus University (2014-2016) BSc in Molecular Medicine from Aarhus University (2011-2014) Christiansen's research integrates molecular cardiology with forensic applications, investigating how DNA and RNA variations contribute to cardiac arrhythmias and sudden death. His work addresses critical challenges in variant interpretation by examining calmodulin gene mutations (CALM1/CALM2/CALM3) and epigenetic modifications, particularly DNA methylation alterations in cardiac development and postmortem tissues. This research has significant implications for improving genetic testing accuracy and risk stratification in clinical and forensic contexts. Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals a pronounced methodological focus on epigenetic techniques, with increasing specialization in cardiac methylation patterns since 2021. His recent work demonstrates sophisticated integration of genomic technologies across cardiac and neurological contexts, consistently bridging basic science with clinical applications through advanced bioinformatics approaches. As Principal Investigator of the Danish Cardiovascular Academy project "The Deadly, the Deleterious, and the Dangerous – Decoding the Differential Pathogenicity among CALM1, CALM2, and CALM3" (2024-2026), Christiansen leads a multi-institutional collaboration investigating calmodulin variant pathogenicity. This project involves key partners including the University of Copenhagen and international experts in cardiac genetics. He actively contributes to methodological advancement through tools like the "Snpbeadchip" R package for genomic analysis, while maintaining active collaborations across Danish research institutions as evidenced by his network map showing extensive domestic and international connections.

Jesper KraghView profile

Researcher

• Energy Consumption
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Indoor Climate
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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.

Christian Sejer PedersenView profile

Associate Professor

• Acoustics
• Signal Processing
• Low-Frequency Noise
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Christian Sejer Pedersen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems, Aalborg University, within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His research focuses on acoustics, signal processing, and low-frequency noise, particularly in environmental and engineering contexts. He has contributed to studies on wind turbine noise, wireless sound zones, and psychoacoustic phenomena. Key research areas include low-frequency sound zones, packet loss concealment in wireless audio systems, and noise measurement technologies. His work integrates theoretical models with practical applications, addressing both technical and regulatory challenges in noise control. Pedersen has been involved in 12 major projects, including ISOBEL: Interactive Sound Zones for Better Living and initiatives on noise assessment methodologies. His publications span 20+ years, with recent emphases on robust sound zone filters, AR models for latency reduction, and free-field correction techniques. Media engagements highlight his expertise in public debates about noise from infrastructure projects like wind turbines and urban developments. Advising and grants involve multidisciplinary collaborations, focusing on sustainable energy systems and acoustic engineering innovations. His lab work centers on advanced audio systems and environmental noise mitigation strategies. Pedersen's contributions bridge academic research with real-world applications in acoustics and signal processing.

Sanjay ChaudharyView profile

Associate Professor

• Wind Power Systems
• HVDC Grids
• Microgrid Clusters
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Sanjay Chaudhary is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, part of the AAU Energy research group. His work focuses on advanced power systems, including wind energy integration, HVDC grids, and microgrid stability. He leads or participates in major projects such as SUSTENANCE (EU-funded) and REMCE (Danida-funded), addressing renewable energy challenges in Denmark and Ethiopia. His research emphasizes grid-forming inverter control, EV grid interaction, and harmonic stability in multi-vendor wind farms. Research Interests: Wind Power Systems & Offshore Grids Inverter-Based Resource Stability Microgrid Clustering and Optimization Rural Electrification Solutions Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Harmonic Mitigation in Power Systems Recent work highlights include: 2025: Published 6 key papers on EV grid challenges, microgrid optimization, and HVDC stability 2024: Led Ethiopian minigrid cluster research and developed droop control algorithms for EVs Grants & Collaborations: Principal Investigator for HVDC Green (2021-2025) connecting Indonesian islands Co-PI for SUSTENANCE (2021-2024) advancing carbon-neutral communities Active in CIGRE JWG C6/B4.37 standards development Labs/Teams: Core member of AAU Energy and contributor to BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research initiatives.

Jørgen RoseView profile

Researcher

• Energy Conservation
• Energy Efficiency
• Building Retrofit
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Jørgen Rose is a Senior Researcher and Head of Research Group at the Department of the Built Environment, Aalborg University. His work focuses on energy efficiency, building retrofitting, and sustainable urban development. He leads projects such as the 'Bygningshub – data til den grønne omstilling af bygninger' and contributes to initiatives like the EU-funded FuturHist project. His research emphasizes life cycle assessment (LCA), district-level energy planning, and policy frameworks for climate-resilient buildings. Rose has co-authored over 160 publications and actively engages in media discussions on topics like energy renovation potentials and carbon footprint reduction. Key Projects: Climate Adaptation in Building Regulations, FuturHist (EU Horizon Europe), LCA-Based Limit Values for Construction Expertise: Energy Conservation, Sustainable Architecture, Historic Building Renovation Media Contributions: Debates on green building transitions and cost-effective energy policies Rose’s research bridges technical innovation with policy implementation, particularly in optimizing energy systems and reducing carbon footprints across residential and historic buildings. His work frequently addresses Denmark’s national building regulations and international sustainability standards.