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Julien Xavier DaubanesView profile

Associate Professor

• Climate Policy
• Energy Transition
• Environmental Economics
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Julien Xavier Daubanes is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Department of Technology, Management and Economics under DTU MANAGEMENT. He also serves as an External Researcher at MIT's Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEPR) and a CESifo Research Fellow. His research focuses on environmental economics, particularly climate policy, energy transition, and sustainable finance. Daubanes holds an M.Sc. in Economic Theory and Econometrics (2004) and a Ph.D. in Economics (2007) from the Toulouse School of Economics. He received the 2008 French Economic Association Thesis Prize for his doctoral work. His research explores energy market responses to climate policies, corporate voluntary actions like green bonds, and the interplay between finance and decarbonization. He has published in top journals such as the American Economic Journal: Economic Policy and the Journal of Public Economics. Daubanes has secured significant grants, including the Carlsberg Foundation's Accelerate Grant (DKK 4.99 million) and a joint grant from the Danish Council for Independent Research and Swiss National Science Foundation. He co-edits Resource and Energy Economics and organized the DTU-KU International Workshop in Energy and Resource Economics and Policy. Awarded the Geneva Institute for Wealth Management Research Grant for 'Optimal Climate Finance' (2024) Recipient of grants totaling over CHF 1.2 million for research on 'The Role of Internal Carbon Pricing' (2024) His work also bridges academia and policy, with recent contributions on Russian oil export price caps and the dynamics of shadow fleets. He actively engages with policymakers and financial institutions through articles, interviews, and workshops.

Bo Friis NielsenView profile

Professor

• Queueing Theory
• Matrix Analytic Methods
• Stochastic Processes
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Bo Friis Nielsen is a Professor and Head of Section in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on queueing theory, particularly matrix-analytic methods, with applications in telecommunication systems and service optimization. He currently supervises PhD students working on projects with Danske Bank (call center efficiency) and DSB S-tog (passenger counting for transport planning). His teaching includes probability theory and stochastic simulation. Education/Background: Formal academic qualifications not explicitly listed in the text. Affiliations: Head of the Mathematical Modelling Section since 2003, affiliated with DTU Compute. Research interests span theoretical advancements in queueing models and practical applications in transportation, healthcare, and industrial systems. He has collaborated with companies like Danske Bank and DSB S-tog, addressing real-world operational challenges. Recent work includes predictive maintenance strategies for multi-component systems and railway defect analysis. Publications emphasize stochastic modeling, maintenance optimization, and transportation analytics. Projects involve developing tools for public transport efficiency and reliability engineering in wind turbines and power plants.

Varvara ZaniaView profile

Associate Professor

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Soil-Structure Interaction
• Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
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Varvara Zania is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her research focuses on geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and seismic analysis, with contributions to sustainable infrastructure and soil improvement technologies. **Education**: PhD in Mechanics (2009), Technical University of Crete MSc in Underground Constructions (2004), National Technical University of Athens Civil Engineering Diploma (2003), National Technical University of Athens **Research Interests**: Dynamic soil-structure interaction Seismic stability of geotechnical systems Physical modeling and centrifuge testing Geosynthetics and soil improvement techniques Probabilistic geotechnical analysis **Recent Research Trends**: Her work emphasizes sustainable infrastructure solutions, probabilistic site characterization, and advanced numerical modeling. Key areas include deep excavations, offshore wind turbine foundations, and geotechnical responses under extreme loading. **Advising & Projects**: Supervises PhD students on topics like deep excavation behavior, rammed earth materials, and soil parameter uncertainty. Leads projects funded by DTU and industry partners, focusing on sustainable geotechnical design and infrastructure resilience. **Labs/Teams**: Engaged in multidisciplinary teams at DTU, collaborating on projects involving geotechnical testing, numerical simulations, and field applications.

Roland LöweView profile

Associate Professor

• Machine Learning for Environmental Applications
• Urban Water Management
• Flood Risk Assessment
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Roland Löwe is an Associate Professor and Head of the Water Systems Section at the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He specializes in applying machine learning and statistical methods to water resource management, flood risk assessment, and urban development modeling. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities. Education includes a PhD in Probabilistic Forecasting for Urban Drainage Systems (DTU Compute, 2014) and a Diploma in Hydrology from Dresden Technical University (2008). Prior roles include Postdoc at DTU, Project Engineer at Krüger A/S, and Hydrologist at the Institute for Technical and Scientific Hydrology (itwh). Key research areas focus on surrogate models for water systems, flood risk mitigation under climate change, and participatory urban planning. Notable projects include CLACOS (scientific machine learning for urban drainage), Jammerbugt Municipality flood prediction using remote sensing, and the Water Smart Cities initiative for resilient urban infrastructure. He supervises PhD students in topics like coastal protection under sea-level rise, real-time sewer control systems, and non-tangible benefits of nature-based solutions. His work has been featured in media discussions on Danish coastal protection policies and climate adaptation strategies.

Shahrzad M. PourView profile

Researcher

• Computer Science
• Railway Engineering
• Traffic Management Systems
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Shahrzad M. Pour is a Researcher at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Dynamical Systems at the Technical University of Denmark. Her work bridges computer science and transportation engineering, focusing on railway systems, road condition modeling, and climate change adaptation technologies. Expertise in railway engineering (100%) Specializes in traffic management systems (76%) Develops scheduling algorithms (70%) Active in road engineering (50%) Contributes to climate risk management frameworks Her research intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals through innovative solutions for sustainable infrastructure and climate action. Recent publications highlight her work in urgent computing architectures, IoT platforms for road monitoring, and adaptive decision support systems. She contributes to open science through datasets like LiRA-CD (road condition modeling) and participates in interdisciplinary collaborations across Denmark and Europe.

Peter Steen MikkelsenView profile

Professor

• Stormwater Management
• Urban Drainage
• Climate Adaptation
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Peter Steen Mikkelsen is a Professor at DTU Sustain, Technical University of Denmark, in the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering. He specializes in integrated urban water systems, focusing on stormwater management, climate adaptation, and digital transition. His research involves transdisciplinary collaborations, addressing challenges like cloudburst management, micropollutant fate, and uncertainty in modeling. He has held visiting roles at ETH/EAWAG (1993-94) and Monash University (2010-11). He has published over 400 works, including 130 peer-reviewed papers and 4 national standards. He currently serves as Head of Outreach at DTU Sustain and organized the 2022 IWA World Water Congress. His research interests span urban drainage systems, real-time monitoring, and digital twins, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals like clean water and climate action. He has supervised multiple PhD students and received awards such as the 2020 Young Researcher Webinar 2nd Prize and 2021 Best Student Poster. Key projects include optimizing urban drainage control, predictive modeling of CSO water quality, and leveraging machine learning for urban water system efficiency. He collaborates globally, focusing on flood resilience and sustainable urban infrastructure.

Per Sieverts NielsenView profile

Researcher

• Energy Engineering
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Smart Grids
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Per Sieverts Nielsen is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on energy systems, climate policy, and sustainable development, particularly in areas like district heating, energy digitalization, and renewable energy integration. He has contributed to over 140 publications and led/participated in major projects such as OPTIX (Positive-Energy Districts) and RES4CITY (Renewable Energy Systems for Cities). Key research interests include: Energy System Transition and Policy Design Smart Grids and Distribution Network Digitalization Waste Heat Recovery and Utilization Building Retrofitting and Energy Efficiency Community Energy Systems and Local Resource Management His recent work emphasizes multi-stakeholder approaches to energy challenges, with publications addressing industrial excess heat recovery frameworks, regulatory levers for grid modernization, and indicator systems for building renovation potential. He actively engages in policy discussions and has presented at international conferences on topics like low-carbon transitions and workforce upskilling. Current projects (2022-2027) include transdisciplinary assessments of climate-compatible energy strategies and optimizing positive-energy districts through digital platforms. He supervises PhD students, including Raffaele Monaco whose work examines the role of institutions in energy system transitions. Publications trends reflect a focus on: Technical innovations in district heating systems Policy recommendations for energy digitalization barriers Behavioral and infrastructural solutions for energy demand management

Jakob Kjøbsted HuusomView profile

Professor

• Process Control
• Model Predictive Control (MPC)
• Optimization
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Jakob Kjøbsted Huusom is a Professor at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research emphasizes advanced process control, model development for the process industry, and sustainable technologies. He is affiliated with the KT Consortium PROSYS and the Process and Systems Engineering Centre (PROSYS), contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable energy and climate action. His work spans hybrid modeling approaches integrating AI with first-principles methods, optimization of industrial processes, and real-time adaptive systems. Current projects include MPC tuning algorithms, enzymatic biodiesel production control, energy-efficient distillation technologies, and electrification of industrial processes using renewable energy. As a supervisor, he guides multiple PhD students in topics such as risk monitoring, model-based digitalization, and Power-to-X applications. His research tools and methodologies address challenges in process identification, state estimation, and controller design, with a focus on scalability and real-world implementation. Collaborations include international teams in Julia-based simulation tools and hybrid neural network modeling. His contributions advance both theoretical frameworks and practical solutions for sustainable industrial systems.

• Labour Market
• Industrial Relations
• European Union
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Carsten Strøby Jensen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology, University of Copenhagen. He has held leadership roles including Head of Department (2006-2014) and Head of Ph.D. Study. His research focuses on Labour Market, Industrial Relations, European Integration, Political Sociology, Social Stratification, and Medical Sociology (particularly antimicrobial resistance governance). He contributes to cross-disciplinary projects like UC-CARE, addressing antibiotic use policies. His teaching includes Political Sociology, Social Differentiation, and European Union studies. He has supervised six PhD students and actively participates in international conferences, publishing widely in peer-reviewed journals and books. Education: Dr. Scient. Soc. in Sociology (1998), MA/BA in Cultural Sociology (1987/1982). Research Projects: Ongoing work on European labor markets, Danish industrial relations models, and antibiotic governance. Completed projects include studies on social stratification and Nordic employer associations. He is affiliated with the research group Welfare, Inequality and Mobility and serves on editorial and management committees. His international collaborations span Europe, Asia, and North America. Media appearances and consultancy work further highlight his engagement with labor market and health policy issues.

Morten AndersenView profile

Associate Professor

• Fluid Dynamics
• Mathematical Modeling
• Biological Systems
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Morten Andersen is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University's Department of Science and Environment Mathematics and Physics (IMFUFA), with expertise in fluid dynamics, biological systems modeling, and blood cancer research. He holds a PhD from Technical University of Denmark (2013) and an MSc from Roskilde University (2009). His research focuses on three key areas: fluid dynamics of vortices, enzyme-substrate interactions for sustainable biofuel production, and mathematical modeling of blood cancers like leukemia and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). Collaborations include work with Roskilde Hospital on MPN treatments and Roskilde University chemists on biofuel projects. His recent work includes studies on vortex interactions in fluids, modeling stem cell dynamics under ruxolitinib treatment, and analyzing neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios in mortality prediction. He previously worked at engineering firm DHI (2013–2014) before returning to academia in 2015. Publications span fluid mechanics, mathematical oncology, and biomedical engineering. His research integrates computational models with clinical data to address challenges in hemodialysis, cancer therapy optimization, and systems biology of aging and inflammation.

M. Azhar HussainView profile

Visiting Professor

• Welfare state studies
• Public health
• Entrepreneurship
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M. Azhar Hussain is a Visiting Professor at Roskilde University's Department of Social Sciences and Business, affiliated with VELNET - The Danish National Network for Welfare State Studies. He holds a PhD and MSc in Economics. His research focuses on welfare state dynamics, public health in aging populations, and cross-cultural social structures. Key interests include life expectancy trends, biomarker applications for geriatric health, and entrepreneurship's relationship with state capacity. Education: PhD & MSc in Economics. Recent research examines the interplay between 24-hour movement behaviors and health in elderly Europeans, mortality patterns across nations, and the role of cultural context in social status perception. His work combines epidemiological methods with socio-economic analysis, often involving multinational collaborations. He has contributed to prestigious journals like The Lancet Public Health and Archives of Public Health . No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Active in peer review for journals like Journal of Happiness Studies and participates in initiatives like the Forum for Africa Research network. Engaged in academic governance through PhD examination committees and policy discussions on health equity. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with VELNET and collaborates internationally on welfare state studies and demographic research.

Milan BabicView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Economy
• International Political Economy (IPE)
• Global Political Economy
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Milan Babic is an Associate Professor of Political Economy at the Department of Political Science , University of Amsterdam, and Principal Investigator (PI) of the DECARB Project. He concurrently holds a visiting researcher position at Roskilde University's Department of Social Sciences and Business. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Amsterdam (2016–2020) and an M.A. in Political Science, Economics, and Philosophy from the University of Tübingen (2016). Research Focus: Babic’s work centers on global political economy transformations, particularly the shift from neoliberal to post-neoliberal orders. His three core research streams explore state transformations beyond neoliberalism, the crisis of the liberal international order, and decarbonization strategies. He critically examines state power dynamics, geoeconomic competition, and the role of transnational state capital in reshaping global governance frameworks. Teaching & Supervision: He teaches courses on political economy, international political economy (IPE), globalization, and environmental politics. He actively supervises BA/MA theses in International Relations, IPE, Comparative Politics, and Environmental Politics. Key Projects: He led the Tracking and Visualizing States as Fossil-Fuel Owners project (2022), focusing on state-owned fossil fuel assets and decarbonization challenges. His research has been featured in outlets like Review of International Political Economy and New Political Economy . Recognition: Babic has engaged in media discussions on platforms like Global Policy’s #ScholarSpotlight series, addressing topics such as geoeconomics and climate policy. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of contemporary global challenges.

Frans Ørsted AndersenView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational Psychology
• Positive Psychology
• Cognition
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Frans Ørsted Andersen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Educational Psychology within the Danish School of Education at Aarhus University. His research focuses on educational psychology, positive psychology, comparative educational systems, and clinical applications in education. He has conducted extensive studies on vulnerable youth, teacher shortages, Nordic educational policies, and the well-being of military veterans in educational settings. Key research areas include: Flow and intrinsic motivation in education Comparative analysis of Finnish and Danish school environments Gender equity, particularly male underperformance Educational interventions for at-risk students His publications explore practical methodologies in positive psychology, cooperative learning frameworks, and strategies to enhance student well-being. Andersen has led projects such as Drenge Akademiet (2013-2018) and Ny nordisk skole (2013-2015), addressing systemic challenges in education. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing evidence-based solutions for educational institutions. Current affiliations include the Danish School of Education, with active collaborations in Nordic educational research networks.

Marina Romero-RamosView profile

Professor

• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Parkinson's Disease
• Neuroinflammation
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Marina Romero-Ramos is a Professor at the Department of Biomedicine , Aarhus University, leading the CNS Disease Modelling Group within the NEURODIN Center . Her research focuses on understanding neurodegenerative processes in α-synucleinopathies like Parkinson's Disease, particularly the roles of immune responses and neuroinflammation. She employs rodent models, behavioral tests, histology, and flow cytometry to study disease mechanisms and develop neuroprotective strategies. Key projects include investigating peripheral immune cell involvement in disease progression, validating novel therapeutic targets, and identifying biomarkers. Ongoing initiatives like the IMMUPARKNET project aim to translate immunological findings into clinical applications. She supervises PhD and Master’s students in topics such as inflammatory responses, synuclein pathology spreading, and microglia subtypes. Her lab collaborates across disciplines, using advanced techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing and stereotaxic surgery. She has secured grants for projects such as IMPAD (immune biomarkers in Parkinson's) and NEURODIN (neurodegenerative inflammation studies). Contact: mrr@biomed.au.dk .

Thomas Franz Erich WillnowView profile

Professor

• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Metabolic Disorders
• Neurodegeneration
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Professor Thomas Willnow leads research groups at Aarhus University and the Max-Delbrück-Center (MDC) in Berlin, focusing on the metabolic basis of neurodegeneration. His work integrates human genetics, mouse models, and iPSC-derived systems to study Alzheimer’s disease and metabolic disorders. Key projects include elucidating VPS10P domain receptors’ roles in lipid metabolism and neuronal viability, with translational goals for dementia therapies. Research emphasizes SORLA, sortilin, and SORCS2 receptors linking systemic metabolism to neurodegeneration. Collaborations include the Novo Nordisk Foundation-funded project exploring AD’s metabolic origins. Willnow’s team also investigates ApoE4’s role in Alzheimer’s risk and lipid homeostasis mechanisms. Affiliations: Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University; MDC Berlin Key Projects: Alzheimer’s metabolic pathways, SORLA exosome regulation, ApoE3/neuroprotection Grants: €7M Novo Nordisk, BMBF BioRescue, Alzheimer Forschung Initiative Publications span high-impact journals like Nature Communications , EMBO Reports , and Science , with focus on receptors’ therapeutic potential and disease mechanisms. Willnow’s work bridges basic science and clinical translation, addressing global health challenges in aging populations.