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Naja Blytmann TrondhjemView profile

Associate Professor

• Greenlandic Language
• Inuit Languages
• Syntax
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Naja Blytmann Trondhjem serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Humanities, concurrently leading the Language Research Center at the University of Greenland. Her research bridges linguistic theory with practical applications in Greenlandic language preservation and education through collaborations with Ilisimatusarfik, National Museum of Greenland, and Danish healthcare institutions. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in West Greenlandic Language (2008) Master in West Greenlandic Language with Linguistics (2000) Physiotherapy qualification (1984) Trondhjem's research centers on Greenlandic syntax, morphology, and morphophonology, examining syntactic constructions, suffix usage in word formation, and phonological changes during morpheme attachment. Her comparative studies span Greenlandic dialects and other Inuit languages, addressing language evolution and structural variations with emphasis on derivational/inflectional affixes and sentence construction differences. Analysis of her publications reveals sustained focus on aspectual phenomena in West Greenlandic—including verbal aspect, distributive/collective markers, and habitual constructions—alongside investigations into emotion expression, valency systems, and language education challenges. This work demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of linguistic theory with cognitive science and healthcare applications. Dr. Trondhjem leads three major collaborative initiatives: 'Last call - Greenlandic dialects as linguistic heritage' documenting dialectal diversity; 'Teaching in Greenlandic at primary schools' addressing educational barriers; and 'Grammar and agrammatism in Greenlandic' studying aphasia patterns in collaboration with Danish and Greenlandic hospitals. She actively participates in expert committees regarding Greenlandic affairs in Denmark, organizes Greenlandic grammar workshops, and contributes to media discussions on language policy, dialect preservation, and educational challenges facing Greenlandic speakers.

• Paleobotany
• Paleoecology
• Carboniferous-Permian Flora
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Arden Roy Bashforth is an Academic Researcher at the Collections Department within the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, affiliated with the Natural History Museum of Denmark (Statens Naturhistoriske Museum). His research focuses on Paleozoic plant-fossil assemblages, particularly examining ecological transitions during the Carboniferous-Permian boundary in tropical Pangea. Institution: University of Copenhagen Faculty: Faculty of Science Department: Collections Department Role: Academic Researcher Contact: bashforth@snm.ku.dk | +4524277912 His primary research interests span Paleobotany, Paleoecology, and Paleoclimatology, with emphasis on Carboniferous-Permian flora, plant-fossil assemblages in tropical Pangea, arthropod-plant interactions, and climate-driven vegetation shifts. Bashforth investigates how mixtures of wetland and drought-tolerant taxa reflect major climatic transitions, particularly the rise of xeromorphic flora during the Pennsylvanian-Permian transition. His work integrates field studies from key locations including the Illinois Basin, Bornholm, Newfoundland, and Portugal to reconstruct ancient ecosystems and sedimentary environments. Analysis of his 38 research outputs (2015-2024) reveals strong focus on Carboniferous paleoenvironments, with recurring themes of climate-aridity transitions, taphonomic biases in fossil records, and early land plant impacts on sedimentation. His publications frequently address Pennsylvanian coal-bearing strata, Permian aridification processes, and marine incursion events in Carboniferous basins. Bashforth maintains active external collaborations across North America and Europe, with significant contributions to journals including Geobios , Palaios , and the Bulletin of the Geological Society of Denmark . His 2020 paper on upper Paleozoic plant-fossil assemblages has garnered over 50 citations, indicating substantial impact in paleoclimatic reconstruction studies. Professional activities include a 2007 seminar on Carboniferous rainforest vegetation in Newfoundland, demonstrating long-term engagement with Pennsylvanian paleotropical ecosystems. His research shows consistent interdisciplinary collaboration with leading institutions including the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, Royal Ontario Museum, and University of Bristol.

Tem Frank AndersenView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Leisure
• Media Studies
• Youth Culture
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Tem Frank Andersen is a Teaching Associate Professor at Aalborg University’s Department of Communication and Psychology, within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His research focuses on digital leisure, encompassing comic books, e-sports, and superhero cultures, analyzed through media theory, fandom studies, and ideology critique. He leads projects like ‘Digital consumer culture & mental health’ and ‘ComixCraft’, emphasizing interactive media and experience design. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate awareness and cultural sustainability. Education: PhD in ICT and Learning (Youth and Computer Culture, 2006). Key research areas include digital media’s role in youth culture, sports technology, and climate discourse. He has published over 279 works, including articles on comics as climate communication tools and the psychological impacts of lightsaber fencing. Research interests span media ethnography, play theory, and the domestication of technology. His projects often bridge academia and public engagement, such as the ‘DiFUA’ initiative for digital research dissemination. He is affiliated with the InDiMedia Centre and the SSH Children and Youth Research Network. Recent activities include guest lectures on lightsaber fencing’s mental health benefits and peer reviews on animation challenges. Media contributions address societal issues like social media’s impact on youth and cultural preservation.

Claus BrabrandView profile

Professor

• Computing Education Research
• Gender Studies in STEM
• Diversity in Technology
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Claus Brabrand is a Professor of Software Engineering and Head of the Center for Computing Education Research at the IT University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on computing education, gender diversity in STEM, and software product line analysis. He has led projects like DIREC (Digital Research Centre Denmark) and ATTiKA (Adaptive Tools for Technical Knowledge Acquisition), funded by the Innovation Fund Denmark and Villum Foundation. PhD in Computer Science Over 45 publications in computing education and software engineering Active in curriculum development and educational policy Research interests include improving teaching quality through learning technologies, gender representation in IT materials, and cognitive competencies in programming education. His work bridges software engineering principles with pedagogical innovations, addressing issues like novice programmer performance and curriculum design.

• Islamic literary traditions in the Horn of Africa
• Modern and classical Arabic literature
• Islamic manuscripts
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Alessandro Gori is an Associate Professor at the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on Islamic literary traditions in the Horn of Africa, classical and modern Arabic literature, Islamic manuscripts, and African cultural heritage. Specializes in Islamic manuscript cultures across Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Yemen Principal Investigator for ERC-funded project Islam in the Horn of Africa (2013-2018) Coordinator in COST Action 18129 on Mediterranean Islamic legacies Research Interests: Gori examines textual connections between Islamic and Christian traditions in the Horn of Africa, with particular emphasis on Qur'anic transmission mechanisms and multi-text manuscript structures. His work bridges historical linguistics, paleography, and interfaith dialogue studies. Publications: Recent works analyze Ethiopian zoological lists in Arabic, spiritual genealogies connecting Yemen and Africa, and manuscript-based knowledge networks across maritime boundaries. His research involves comparative approaches to Islamic legal texts and Sufi mystical traditions. Scientific Contributions: European Research Council Advanced Grant (2013-2018) Extensive publications on Islamic manuscript cultures in Africa Editorial leadership in Africana Ambrosiana series Academic Activities: Gori maintains active engagement through international conferences, manuscript workshops, and visiting research appointments at institutions like École des hautes études en sciences sociales (2025). His network spans Islamic studies, African history, and comparative religious scholarship.

Henrik Høeg MüllerView profile

Associate Professor

• Linguistics
• Typological Linguistics
• Syntax
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Henrik Høeg Müller is an Associate Professor and Head of Department in Spanish Business Communication at the School of Communication and Culture, Aarhus University, Denmark. He is actively engaged in linguistic research focusing on typological differences between Danish and Spanish, particularly in syntax, morphology, and lexical-schematic distinctions. Institution: Aarhus University School: School of Communication and Culture Department: Spanish Business Communication Position: Associate Professor, Head of Department Email: henhm@cc.au.dk His research centers on the structural and typological contrasts between Danish and Spanish, especially in nominal expressions, predicate formation, and lexical vs. syntactic encoding. Key interests include bare nouns, count/mass distinctions, telicity, motion verbs, and schematicity. His work often employs comparative and cognitive linguistic frameworks. The most recent publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing how lexical and syntactic strategies diverge across languages, especially in expressing similarity, kind, and event structure. Topics such as the Danish 'slags', complex predicates, and ambiguous nominal structures highlight his focus on fine-grained syntactic and semantic analysis. These works contribute to broader discussions in typology and cognitive linguistics. Henrik Høeg Müller has served as an editor for Ny Forskning i Grammatik and frequently presents at academic events, including workshops and conferences. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. Editorial Role: Editor, Ny Forskning i Grammatik Presentations: Regular lecturer at seminars and conferences on Danish and Spanish linguistics He is involved in academic networks related to Scandinavian and Romance linguistics, contributing to collaborative research and scholarly discourse. No labs or formal research teams are explicitly mentioned.

Carina LombergView profile

Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Human Resources Management
• Organizational Behavior
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Carina Lomberg is a Professor at the Centre for Technology Entrepreneurship at Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her research focuses on entrepreneurship dynamics, organizational behavior, and mental health in business contexts. She explores topics such as founder relationships, equity distribution in startups, neurodiversity in teams, and the psychological underpinnings of entrepreneurial decisions. Lomberg actively supervises PhD projects addressing inclusive mindset frameworks, mental health in ventures, and neurodiversity leveraging strategies. Research Interests: Entrepreneurial Team Dynamics Founder Well-being and Mental Health Neurodiversity in Innovation Teams Equity and Governance in Early-Stage Ventures Educational Frameworks for Entrepreneurship Her recent work examines the spread of mental health issues across organizations and the role of board governance in venture success. She has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications and frequently presents at international entrepreneurship conferences.

Jonas L. JuulView profile

Assistant Professor

• Network Science
• Social Networks
• Epidemiology
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Jonas L. Juul is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at the IT University of Copenhagen . With a background in network science and complex systems, he employs statistical methods, mathematical modeling, and computer simulations to study social networks, spreading processes, and human behavior. Focus areas include: information diffusion in social networks Disease spread mitigation in human populations Interdisciplinary collaboration with medical doctors, economists, and computer scientists Recent research highlights include improving statistical models for pandemic forecasting through the InForM project funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation , and groundbreaking work on contact tracing optimization and information cascade dynamics. Notable recognitions: 2025 H.C. Ørsted Research Talent Prize 2024 Novo Nordisk Foundation Data Science Emerging Investigator Grant 2025 Young Academy membership He has contributed to mathematical modeling efforts during Denmark's COVID-19 reopening in 2020 and maintains active collaborations with institutions including Cornell University , Technical University of Denmark , and Niels Bohr Institute .

• Biophysics
• Computational Biology
• Systems Biology
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Mathias Spliid Heltberg is an Assistant Professor at the Biocomplexity section of the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics in biological systems, particularly oscillatory mechanisms in cellular processes and medical informatics applications. Current affiliation: Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen Research areas: Biocomplexity, Systems Biology, Chronobiology His recent publications span topics like p53 dynamics in DNA damage response, signal transmission in excitable media, and medical informatics applications. Collaborations include institutions in Denmark, USA, and China. The research integrates computational modeling with experimental validation in diverse biological contexts. Key contributions include theoretical frameworks for biological oscillations and practical applications in gestational diabetes intervention and surgical outcome prediction. His work on allelic buffering and potassium ion dynamics highlights cross-disciplinary approaches combining physics and biology.

• Biocomplexity
• Bacterial Physiology and Persistence
• Phage-Bacteria Interaction in Space
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Namiko Mitarai is an Associate Professor in the Biocomplexity group at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where she has been employed since 2009. She is also affiliated with CMoL (Center for Models of Life) and focuses on theoretical approaches to complex biological systems across multiple scales. University of Copenhagen, Niels Bohr Institute (2009-Present) Guest Professor, Department of Physics, Kyoto University (2022-2023) Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Kyushu University (2007-2009) Her research interests span bacterial physiology and persistence, phage-bacteria interactions in spatial contexts, species competition and diversity, and complex systems in statistical physics. She employs theoretical methods from physics including dynamical systems, stochastic processes, and individual-based models to investigate complex living systems. Her recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate strong focus on microbial dynamics, particularly examining phage-bacteria interactions, bacterial persistence mechanisms, and spatial organization in microbial communities. Her work bridges physics and biology through quantitative modeling approaches that reveal fundamental principles in complex biological systems. The Young Scientists' Prize from the Japanese Minister of Education (2015) Young Scientist Award of the Physical Society of Japan (2008) Jens Martin Knudsen Prize (2024) Mitarai actively contributes to the academic community through numerous invited talks and presentations, with scheduled appearances through 2025. She teaches courses including 'Dynamical Models in Molecular Biology' and 'Diffusive and Stochastic Processes,' which are recommended for students interested in conducting research in her lab.

Christina Møller AndreasenView profile

Associate Professor

• Bone Biology
• Osteoporosis
• Bone Remodeling
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Christina Møller Andreasen is an Associate Professor at the Research Unit of Pathology at the University of Southern Denmark. Her research focuses on bone biology, particularly in areas such as osteoporosis, bone remodeling, and translational pathology. She has published over 80 works and actively participates in academic activities including teaching, supervision, and international collaborations.

• Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• High-Energy Astrophysics
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Daniele Bjørn Malesani is a Guest Researcher at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, affiliated with The Cosmic Dawn Center. His research focuses on high-energy astrophysical transients, utilizing multiwavelength observational techniques to investigate cosmic explosions and their implications for understanding the early universe. Malesani specializes in gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), supernovae, and fast X-ray transients, with particular emphasis on high-redshift phenomena. His work examines reverse shocks, jet structures, afterglow physics, and connections to host galaxies during cosmic reionization. He employs data from missions like the Einstein Probe to analyze broadband emissions and transient behavior across electromagnetic spectra. Analysis of Malesani's 2025 publications reveals consistent focus on transient classification, physical mechanisms of explosive events, and multi-institutional collaboration patterns. Key trends include orphan afterglow identification, Lyman-continuum leakage in high-z galaxies, structured jet modeling, and reverse shock diagnostics in GRBs – all contributing to frameworks for studying stellar death in the early universe. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. No information regarding student advising or grant funding was provided in the source material. Malesani is actively associated with The Cosmic Dawn Center, which investigates the formation of the first stars and galaxies during the cosmic dawn epoch through observational and theoretical astrophysics.

Pourya ForooghiView profile

Associate Professor

• Fluid Mechanics
• Heat Transfer
• Power-to-X
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Pourya Forooghi serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering at Aarhus University's School of Engineering, Denmark. His active research profile is anchored in the university's heat and fluid flow group, with direct contact available via telephone (+45 93 52 23 03) and email (forooghi@mpe.au.dk). Current activities include conference contributions such as the 2024 ERCOFTAC Symposium lecture on electrolyzer modeling. Research Interests His work spans fundamental and applied fluid dynamics with emphasis on: Turbulent flow over complex rough surfaces (anisotropic, patchy, irregular) Thermohydraulic roughness characterization Data-driven modeling for drag and heat transfer prediction Power-to-X (PtX) energy systems Secondary flows in boundary layers Cryogenic heat transfer (frost formation, evaporators) Publication Trends Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals a dominant focus on roughness effects in turbulent flows using DNS and data-driven methods. Key patterns include hydrodynamic/thermal property characterization of realistic rough surfaces, drag reduction via spanwise forcing, and laminarization techniques in pipe flows. Applications concentrate on energy systems like CO2 heat pumps, PtX electrolyzers, and refrigeration evaporators. Scientific Awards No scientific awards, fellowships, or medals were documented in the provided materials. Advising and Grants The source text contains no explicit information regarding graduate students, postdoctoral advisees, or grant funding activities. His research group involvement suggests likely supervision responsibilities absent specific listings. Laboratories and Teams Forooghi leads computational research within Aarhus University's heat and fluid flow group, utilizing DNS/LES techniques and data-driven frameworks. His work integrates high-fidelity simulations with engineering applications, particularly in energy conversion systems requiring advanced roughness modeling.

Petra HermankovaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Digital Epigraphy
• Greek Epigraphy
• Latin Epigraphy
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Petra Hermankova serves as an Assistant Professor in Classical Archaeology at Aarhus University's School of Culture and Society, where she also contributes to the Social Resilience Lab. Her academic appointment is active with ongoing projects through 2025 and recent publications in 2025 confirm her current faculty status. Her research focuses on digital epigraphy and the application of computational methods to ancient inscriptions. She employs text mining, machine learning, and social network analysis to study inscription functions across Graeco-Roman societies, economic history patterns, and labor specialization. Her work emphasizes FAIR and Open Science principles in archaeological data management, particularly through leadership in the Epigraphy.info initiative which develops international standards for digital epigraphy. Hermankova's publication trends reveal increasing engagement with computational approaches to ancient social networks and epigraphic big data , with recent work integrating SPARQL querying, RDF modeling, and network visualization techniques. Her research bridges traditional archaeological methods with cutting-edge digital humanities tools, focusing on Mediterranean communities from Thrace to the Roman Empire. She actively participates in major collaborative projects including The Past Social Networks Project (Carlsberg Foundation, 2022-2025), PPAP: Perachora Peninsula Archaeological Project (2019-2024), and SDAM: Small data - Big Challenges (2019-2023). Hermankova regularly organizes international workshops through Epigraphy.info and teaches practical courses in digital epigraphy methodology.

Kasper Møller HansenView profile

Professor

• Democracy
• Deliberative Democracy
• Elections
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Kasper Møller Hansen is a Professor at the Department of Political Science , University of Copenhagen , with a focus on democracy, elections, and public opinion . His research bridges deliberative democracy , political campaigns , and quantitative methodology . He has held visiting positions at Stanford University , Columbia University , and European University Institute . Education : M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Political Science from University of Southern Denmark International Experience : Visiting Fellow at University of Bergen (1998), Stanford University (2001, 2021/22), Australian National University (2007), and European University Institute (2010) Research spans voter behavior , electoral systems , and political participation , with innovative work on Deliberative Polls and nationwide field experiments . He leads the Danish National Election Study and Danish Turnout Project , utilizing register data and panel surveys . Publications appear in top journals like Political Behavior , British Journal of Political Science , and Nature Human Behavior , covering topics from political socialization to genetic influences on voter turnout . His work has been funded by the Danish Social Science Research Council .