Find Academic Supervisors

Guido Cantelmo is an Assistant Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) within the Department of Technology, Management and Economics, specifically in the Division of Transport's Section for Transport Systems Modelling. His research leverages big data analytics and machine learning to address complex transportation challenges, with expertise spanning traffic flow modeling, demand estimation, shared mobility systems, and urban network optimization. He maintains active collaboration with international cities including Copenhagen, Munich, and Tel Aviv-Yafo for empirical validation of his models. His research integrates computational techniques such as Graph Neural Networks, meta-learning, and physics-informed AI with transportation theory. Primary domains include: Dynamic traffic assignment using real-time data sources Machine learning for imbalanced mobility datasets Emission impact modeling of urban fleets Behavioral analysis of shared mobility adoption Large-scale simulation calibration frameworks Publication analysis (2022-2025) reveals dominant themes: data-driven demand estimation (37% of recent works), machine learning metamodeling (27%), shared mobility optimization (20%), and urban policy impact studies (16%). Methodological innovations include transfer learning for sparse data and multi-city validation approaches. No scientific awards or student mentoring relationships are documented in available sources. Similarly, no information exists regarding research grants, laboratory affiliations, or educational background.

• Transportation Systems Modelling
• Machine Learning Applications
• Urban Mobility
• +2 more

Laurent Cazor is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics within DTU Management, Technical University of Denmark. His research focuses on transportation systems modeling with emphasis on behavioral realism in route choice and travel demand analysis. His primary research interests include: Transportation Engineering Route Choice Modeling Travel Demand Modeling Behavioral Modeling Transport Systems Analysis of his publication trends reveals significant advancements in bounded rationality frameworks, addressing heteroscedasticity, overlap effects, and bias reduction in imbalanced datasets. His work bridges theoretical choice modeling with practical applications in sustainable transport infrastructure, particularly bicycle path planning using open data sources. Cazor operates within the Transport Systems Modelling section of the Division of Transport, contributing to large-scale network analysis and behavioral model development for transportation planning.

• Transportation Engineering
• Route Choice Modeling
• Travel Demand Modeling
• +2 more

Aleksandra Ardaseva is a Postdoctoral Fellow and Guest Researcher at the Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) and Niels Bohr Institute (NBI), University of Copenhagen. She works in the fields of Theoretical Physics and Biophysics, focusing on active matter systems. PhD from Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford Current affiliation: Department of Biocomplexity and Biophysics, NBI Her research bridges Theoretical Physics and Biophysics, particularly in modeling physico-chemical coupling in active biological matter. Key areas include nematic systems, topological defects, and cancer cell adaptation strategies using analytical and numerical techniques. Recent publications focus on topological defect dynamics in active-passive nematic mixtures, stress localization in biological matter, and nematohydrodynamics of cell monolayers. Articles appear in journals like Physical Review Letters , Communications Physics , and Nature Reviews Physics .

• Theoretical Physics
• Biophysics
• Active Matter
• +4 more

Dina Petranovic Nielsen is a Researcher at the Technical University of Denmark , affiliated with the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability and the DTU Microbes Initiative. She can be contacted via email at dpet@biosustain.dtu.dk . Her work bridges biochemistry, molecular biology, and industrial biotechnology with a focus on yeast-based systems. Research Themes: Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Tyrosine phosphorylation, Biofuels, Metabolic engineering, Protein secretion, and Sustainable Development Goals. Recent Publications analyze: Yeast thermotolerance mechanisms for biofuel efficiency (2014, Science) Plant-based meat/dairy alternatives (2022, Trends in Biotechnology) Hemoglobin production in yeast under oxidative stress (2025, Journal of Biotechnology) Projects include the Imaginative Philosophy for Science Outreach (active since 2022), promoting microbial education and public dialogue. Her citations and collaborations span global institutions, reflecting impact in biotechnology and microbiology.

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• +7 more

Kim Brøsen is Professor of Clinical Pharmacology in the Department of Health Services Research at the University of Southern Denmark. Since 1995 he has led research into pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics, focusing on genetic determinants of drug metabolism and transport. Education: 1988 – Dr.med. in Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Odense University 1981 – Cand.med., University of Copenhagen Research Interests: Professor Brøsen’s core research area is pharmacokinetics , with particular emphasis on genetic polymorphisms affecting hepatic drug metabolism (e.g., CYP2D6 and CYP2C19) and, more recently, on genetic control of drug transport across cellular membranes . These investigations bridge basic pharmacology and clinical applications, underpinning personalized medicine strategies. Across more than 380 peer-reviewed publications, his recent work has concentrated on population pharmacokinetic modelling of tacrolimus in kidney transplant patients, the influence of antibiotics on P-glycoprotein-mediated drug transport, and metformin pharmacogenomics. These studies collectively advance understanding of variability in drug response and inform evidence-based dosing algorithms. Scientific Awards: BCPT Nordic Prize in Pharmacology and Toxicology (2022) EACPT Lifetime Achievement Award (2022) PhD Supervision & Mentoring: Professor Brøsen has formally supervised at least four PhD students to completion and continues to mentor junior researchers within his department’s clinical pharmacology group. Collaborative Networks & Labs: His research is embedded in an extensive international collaboration network spanning Europe and North America, reflected in multi-centre pharmacokinetic and pharmacogenetic trials. The department hosts state-of-the-art analytical and modelling facilities supporting translational pharmacology research.

• Pharmacokinetics
• Pharmacogenetics
• Drug Metabolism
• +3 more

Ditte Bork Iversen is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute for Health Services Research within the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Southern Denmark. Her work focuses on clinical pharmacology, drug metabolism, and interactions, particularly involving antibiotics and anticoagulants. Education: PhD in Clinical Pharmacology (University of Southern Denmark, 2023). Her research explores: Drug-induced metabolic changes (e.g., P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 induction) Safety profiles of penicillinase-resistant penicillins Biomarker development for neurotoxicity in cancer therapies Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic interactions in anticoagulant users Recent publications highlight her work on antibiotic-drug interactions and neuropharmacology. Collaborations span Denmark and international institutions, with a focus on clinical and translational research. She has no listed scientific awards to date.

• Clinical Pharmacology
• Drug Metabolism
• Pharmacokinetics
• +5 more

Carsten Meiner serves as Professor of French Literature and Culture at the Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen, a position held since 2011. His international academic profile includes visiting scholar appointments at Oxford University, Columbia University, and Stanford University. His educational background comprises: MA in Comparative Literature, University of Copenhagen (1997) PhD, University of Paris VIII (2002), supervised by Jacques Rancière Meiner's research investigates French literary history from the late seventeenth century through Proust, focusing on literature's critical engagement with cultural phenomena including gastronomy, fashion, intellectualism, revolution, and gallantry. His theoretical framework centers on literary topos theory, developed through publications on clarity, catastrophes, horse-carriages, and the beach. Current work explores 'gastro-skepticism' to deconstruct France's self-congratulatory gastronomic discourse. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent methodological innovation in topological poetics, with increasing intersection of gastronomy, gender theory, and cultural critique. His scholarship systematically deconstructs national cultural myths while examining marginal aspects of celebrated French traditions through historical literary analysis. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Meiner secured significant research funding as principal investigator for the Independent Research Fund Denmark project 'French Literary history: cultures of topology' (2014-2019). While specific PhD students aren't named, he teaches undergraduate/graduate courses and participates in departmental PhD supervision within French literary studies.

• French Literature
• Literary History
• Cultural Studies
• +6 more

Nicholas Taylor is an Associate Professor and Group Leader at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research (CPR), Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Copenhagen. His research centers on structural biology of molecular machines involved in membrane transport systems critical for bacterial virulence and biomedical applications. The Taylor Group specializes in cryo-electron microscopy to resolve near-atomic structures of complex molecular machines. Key research areas include bacterial flagellar motors , multidrug transporters , and bacteriophage injection mechanisms , with implications for antibiotic development and understanding toxin delivery systems. Publications reveal consistent expertise in membrane protein dynamics, particularly elucidating torque generation in flagellar motors (2020), conformational states of multidrug transporters (2016-2018), and bacteriophage structural transformations. Work spans bacterial secretion systems relevant to human health pathogens. Scientific recognition includes: Jahre Award for Young Researchers (2024) Taylor advises PhD students including Nicole Rutbeek and leads a research team funded by Novo Nordisk Foundation grants, notably a DKK 60 million award in 2023 for innovative health science projects. Collaborations extend to human membrane protein studies relevant to disease. The group operates within CPR's state-of-the-art facilities, comprising Assistant Professor Haidai Hu, multiple Research Assistants, and PhD Fellows. Current work focuses on bacterial secretion systems' role in movement, attachment, and toxin injection into eukaryotic cells.

• Structural Biology
• Cryo-Electron Microscopy
• Molecular Machines
• +5 more

Manja Hoppe Andreasen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on urban expansion dynamics in rapidly urbanizing low- and middle-income countries, with extensive fieldwork conducted in Tanzania and Ghana. Dr. Andreasen holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Copenhagen (2016) and an MSc in International Development Studies and Public Administration from Roskilde University (2011). Her academic journey progressed from PhD student (2012-2016) to Postdoc (2016), Tenure-track Assistant Professor (2018-2024), and currently Associate Professor (2024-present). She also served as a Visiting Researcher at Utrecht University (2018-2019). Her research examines the motivations and logics of diverse actors in land transactions and property development in urban fringe areas, analyzing how governance arrangements shape unregulated urban expansion. Dr. Andreasen's work offers practical insights for urban policymakers seeking to foster inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities, engaging with land formalization, settlement upgrading, infrastructure expansion, and climate change resilience. While primarily qualitative, her methodological approach integrates insights from multiple research traditions. Dr. Andreasen's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on urban expansion dynamics in African cities, particularly examining flood risk intertwinement with urban expansion, land encroachment in ecologically sensitive areas, property as security for the growing middle class, and informal land markets. Her research spans multiple cities including Accra (Ghana), Dar es Salaam, and Mwanza (Tanzania), revealing patterns of urban transformation across the continent. Sapere Aude: DFF Starting Grant (2023) The Carlsberg Foundation's Internationalisation Fellowship (2016) Dr. Andreasen currently leads the 'Urban encroachment' project (2024-2028) examining land-use transitions in ecologically sensitive areas in Accra and Dar es Salaam. Previously, she led the 'Climate Change Resilience in Urban Mobility' project (2018-2023) and participated in other major initiatives including 'The urban land nexus' project (2017-2020) and 'The rise of the African middle class' (2018-2019), demonstrating sustained engagement with critical urban issues in the Global South. Through her work, Dr. Andreasen maintains strong collaborative networks with institutions across Africa and Europe, including the Department of Geography and Resource Development at University of Ghana, Institute for Scientific and Technological Information in Accra, and the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex.

• Urban development
• Urban expansion
• Urbanization
• +9 more

Lise Arleth serves as Professor in Experimental Biophysics and Associate Dean for Research at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, where she leads the X-ray and Neutron Science Group at the Niels Bohr Institute. Her academic career spans over two decades with progressive appointments from Assistant Professor to full Professor, including significant leadership roles such as Head of the PhD School at KU-Life and Head of Studies for Physics at the Niels Bohr Institute. Her educational background includes an M.Sc. in Physics and Mathematics from Roskilde University (1995) with international research stays in Paris, followed by a Ph.D. in Biophysics from Risø National Laboratory and the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University (2002). Her postdoctoral training included positions at Los Alamos National Laboratory and multiple international research institutions. Arleth's research specializes in solution small-angle scattering techniques (SAXS and SANS) for investigating self-assembling and colloidal systems with biological, biotechnological, and pharmaceutical relevance. Her work focuses on lipid-protein co-structures including nanodiscs and high-density lipoproteins for membrane protein studies. She maintains strong engagement with major international facilities including the European Spallation Source (ESS) and Max-IV synchrotron, where she serves on multiple scientific advisory committees and the Max-IV Board. Her publication record includes 81 peer-reviewed papers with approximately 2,500 citations and an H-index of 27. Her research group maintains extensive national and international collaborations across academia and industry, particularly with Novo Nordisk, Novozymes, and Biomodics. She has secured substantial research funding totaling approximately 650,000 EUR annually, including major grants from the Danish Research Foundation, Innovation Fund Denmark, Novo Nordisk Foundation, and Lundbeck Foundation. As an educator, Arleth has supervised 14 PhD students (11 graduated) and 18 postdoctoral researchers, while teaching at all academic levels. Her administrative leadership includes serving on the NBI Research Council and Research Funding Committee since 2019, and previously leading large academic units serving over 700 PhD and 750 physics students.

• Small-angle Scattering
• Biophysics
• Membrane Protein Research
• +6 more

Kaare Teilum is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Biomolecular Sciences. He has held academic positions at the university since 1998, progressing from Research Assistant to his current Professorship since 2022. He serves as Deputy Head of Department for teaching and previously headed the Section for Biomolecular Sciences from 2016-2022. Teilum earned his PhD in protein science from the University of Copenhagen in 2002 with a thesis on protein folding, following an MSc in biochemistry in 1997. His academic journey includes postdoctoral positions at the University of Copenhagen and the Fox Chase Cancer Center in the USA. His research focuses on protein conformational dynamics and its importance for enzyme function, protein-protein interactions, and protein aggregation. He investigates how proteins change shape to perform their biological functions, with particular interest in metal-ion dynamics, ligand binding mechanisms, and protein stability optimization. His work combines structural biology, biophysics, and NMR spectroscopy to understand protein behavior at a molecular level. Teilum's recent publications reveal a strong focus on protein folding constraints, conformational switches in disease-related proteins, viral capsid assembly, and disordered protein systems. His research spans multiple disciplines including structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology, with applications in neurodegenerative diseases, cancer biology, and virology. His scientific awards include the EMBO Long Term Fellowship, Villum Kann Rasmussen postdoctoral fellowship, and a Steno-grant from the Danish Natural Science Research Council. Teilum has advised 9 PhD students to completion with 3 currently active, and 24 master's students with 2 currently active. He has secured substantial research funding with 22 grants totaling approximately 38 million DKK, 16 of which he served as Principal Investigator. His major funders include the Danish Council for Independent Research, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Lundbeck Foundation, and Villum Foundation. He leads his own research group and has been instrumental in establishing NMR infrastructure at the university, including serving as co-PI on a 23.4 M DKK NMR Infrastructure grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation. He also organized the EUROMAR 2016 conference in Århus, Denmark.

• Protein conformational dynamics
• Enzyme function
• Protein-protein interactions
• +8 more

Hanne Mørck Nielsen is a Professor and Section Head of the Section for Biologics at the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. As Project Leader and Principal Investigator of the Novo Nordisk Foundation-funded Center for Biopharmaceuticals and Biobarriers in Drug Delivery (2017-present), she directs interdisciplinary research focused on overcoming biological barriers for efficient drug delivery of biopharmaceuticals to seriously ill patients. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in Pharmacy (1995-2000) from the Royal Danish School of Pharmacy and Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research MSc in Pharmacy (1989-1995) from the Royal Danish School of Pharmacy Professor Nielsen's research centers on designing drug delivery systems (DDS) for therapeutic peptides/proteins, antibiotics, and oligonucleotides using carrier peptides, lipids, and biopolymers. She integrates pharmaceutical formulation design with biological matrix interaction studies, emphasizing mucus, epithelia, and biofilm barriers. Her work leverages in vitro and in vivo models to translate findings to human applications, with particular expertise in cell-penetrating peptides and antimicrobial delivery systems. Analysis of her 116 publications (3237 citations, H-index 34) reveals dominant trends in nanoparticle-based delivery across mucosal barriers, pH-responsive conjugates, and advanced characterization of drug-excipient-biological matrix interactions. Recent work focuses on electrospun wound dressings, siRNA hybrid nanoparticles, and mucoadhesion rheology, demonstrating consistent translational emphasis from fundamental mechanisms to therapeutic applications. Her scientific recognition includes: Danish Medicines Agency memberships (2016-2017) AcademiaNet membership (2015) Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Editorial Board (2014) Alfred Benzon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2001-2002) Extensive PhD examination duties (2003-2012) She has supervised seven PhD students on antibiotic formulations, peptide delivery, and lipidated therapeutic peptides, securing major grants from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Danish Council for Independent Research, and Innovation Fund Denmark. Current projects address saliva-repellent nanofiber systems and quantitative 19F NMR for cellular uptake studies. As leader of the Center for Biopharmaceuticals and Biobarriers in Drug Delivery, she coordinates interdisciplinary teams developing next-generation biopharmaceutical delivery platforms, with recent work highlighted in international conferences including Tartu, Lund, and Lisbon.

• Drug Delivery Systems
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Peptide and Protein Formulation
• +5 more

Ole Hansen is a Professor of Private Law at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law, where he has been employed since 2010. He co-founded the Centre for Private Governance (CEPRI) in 2020 and previously co-founded the Centre for Enterprise Liability in 2008. His academic leadership includes serving as President of the European Society for Construction Law (2022-2023) and chairing the PhD Committee at the Faculty of Law since 2020. He also holds board positions as chair of the Danish Society for Construction Law and member of the Danish Climate and Energy Law Society. Education: Dr.jur. (2008), University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law (Dissertation: "Det entrepriseretlige hjemmelsproblem") Master of Laws (1994), University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law Hansen's research centers on private law with specialized focus on contract law, construction law, energy law, and digital construction law (BIM). His work examines how private actors undertake public tasks, with recent emphasis on decarbonization in transport infrastructure and sustainability requirements in commercial contracts. He has led major research initiatives including "Digital Construction Law" and "BIM International," funded by Realdania, the Danish Transport Authority, and industry partners, addressing legal frameworks for emerging technologies in construction. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward sustainable construction practices and digital transformation. Over 60% of his 2022-2024 outputs address decarbonization challenges in infrastructure contracts and BIM implementation, reflecting industry shifts toward environmental compliance and digital workflows. His scholarship consistently bridges theoretical legal concepts with practical construction industry applications, particularly in long-term contractual relationships and public procurement thresholds. Professor Hansen chairs the Faculty of Law's PhD Committee and has secured substantial research funding including projects on digital construction law (2018-2022) and new contractual forms in construction (2009-2013), supported by Realdania and government authorities. His editorial leadership includes editing special issues of the Journal of Housing and Construction Law on BIM legal aspects. He co-founded and actively directs the Centre for Private Governance (CEPRI), which investigates governance models where private entities perform public functions. His research teams collaborate internationally on construction law modernization, with recent work engaging the European Commission on transport infrastructure decarbonization standards.

• Private Law
• Contract Law
• Construction Law
• +3 more

Thorbjørn Joest Andersen is a Professor at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management (IGN) within the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen. He is also affiliated with the Center for Permafrost (CENPERM) and has maintained his position since 2015. His research is internationally recognized with over 150 co-authors across numerous institutions. Andersen earned his MSc in Physical Geography (1998) and PhD (2001), both from the University of Copenhagen's Institute of Geography. His academic progression includes positions as Associate Professor (2008-2015), Associate Research Professor, Post-doctoral researcher with support from the Carlsberg Foundation, and Ammanuensis. His research focuses on erosion, transport and deposition of fine-grained cohesive sediment including microplastics in estuarine and marine environments, with special attention to chronology and climate history of Holocene deposits. His work examines interactions between biology and sedimentology, aggregation processes, and the influence of sea level rise, storms, and storm surges on sedimentation. Current fieldwork occurs in Greenland, Rødsand Lagoon, the Wadden Sea, the Baltic Sea, Sweden, and Vietnam. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on microplastics in Arctic sediments, coastal carbon sequestration, marine hypoxia, and plastic pollution hotspots. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches connecting sedimentology with climate science, pollution studies, and marine ecology. Andersen has held leadership roles including Head of Study Board for Geosciences and Management (2013-present) and Head of Studies of Geography and Geoinformatics (2008-2013). He manages the Gamma Dating Centre Copenhagen, specializing in Pb-210 and Cs-137 dating since 2003. He has supervised 11 master's theses and four PhD students, currently serving as main supervisor for one PhD candidate. His international collaborations span Europe, China, and Vietnam with extensive fieldwork across multiple continents.

• sediment transport
• geochronology
• microplastics
• +4 more

Mikkel Fruergaard is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. He leads research in coastal geomorphology and plastic pollution dynamics within the Geomorphology, Processes and Landscapes research group. PhD in Geosciences (2013, University of Copenhagen) MSc in Geography and Geoinformatics (2009, University of Copenhagen) BSc in Geography and Geoinformatics (2006, University of Copenhagen) His research focuses on coastal evolution mechanisms including sea-level rise impacts, storm surge effects, and plastic pollution dynamics. Current projects examine Wadden Sea barrier islands, tidal flats, salt marshes, and microplastic transport processes in estuaries. His methodological expertise includes OSL dating, sedimentology, and stratigraphy. Recent publications highlight trends in marine plastic pollution research (2022-2025), particularly flocculation mechanisms affecting microplastic sedimentation, and coastal geomorphology studies analyzing sand spit evolution and sea-level rise impacts in Denmark and Southeast Asia. His work bridges field observations with laboratory analysis across multiple international collaborations. Member: Royal Danish Geographical Society Member: Danish Geological Society Member: International Association of Sedimentologists He supervises graduate students and teaches Marine Geoscience, Coastal Geoscience, and Global Geosystems courses while conducting fieldwork across Denmark, Germany, France, Greenland, and the USA.

• Coastal geomorphology
• Sea-level rise impacts
• Storm surge effects
• +5 more