Thorsten HansenView profile
Associate Professor
Thorsten Hansen serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, with his office located at Universitetsparken 5, 2100 København Ø. His research profile includes 63 publications comprising 60 journal articles, 1 book chapter, 1 conference proceeding, and 1 poster, reflecting sustained scholarly activity through 2024. Hansen's research spans computational chemistry, quantum chemistry, and theoretical chemistry with specialized focus on molecular modeling of photosynthetic systems and photochemical processes. He employs advanced methodologies including density functional theory, multireference approaches, and machine learning to investigate electronic structures, energy transfer mechanisms, and reaction dynamics in complex molecular systems. His work bridges chemistry and physics with applications in renewable energy materials and molecular electronics. Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals consistent emphasis on computational modeling of photosynthetic complexes, organic semiconductors (particularly Subphthalocyanine derivatives), and surface-molecule interactions. Key thematic trends include quantum mechanical studies of energy level variations, machine learning applications for predicting electronic properties, and photochemical reaction mechanisms. His collaborative network spans international institutions with co-authorship patterns indicating strong cross-disciplinary engagement in physical chemistry and materials science.
