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Jesper Bruun JespersenView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Post-Keynesian Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Rhetoric
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Jesper Bruun Jespersen is an Adjunct Professor specializing in Macroeconomic Methodology, Theory, and Economic Policy. His research focuses on Post-Keynesian Economics, Macroeconomics, and their intersections with sustainability, policy implementation, and economic crises. Key Research Areas: Post-Keynesian Economics, Macroeconomic Stability, Economic Policy, Sustainability, Financial Crisis Analysis. Jesperen’s recent publications, including the 2024 edited volume Post-Keynesian Economics for the Future , emphasize methodological advancements and policy frameworks for sustainable macroeconomic systems. His work often explores demand-side and supply-side dynamics, lessons learned from economic recessions, and the rhetorical aspects of economic theory. His peer-reviewed book chapters and media contributions (e.g., 2016 article on IMF results) highlight his engagement with real-world economic challenges. Collaborations with scholars like Olesen and Byrialsen underscore his interdisciplinary approach.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Programming Languages
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Sandra Greiner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), where she conducts research in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and programming languages. Her work is centered on improving the reliability and adaptability of control software in cyber-physical production systems through advanced software engineering techniques. Her research interests include software variability modeling , design by contract , and the application of generative AI in automating software development tasks. She focuses on ensuring high reliability in software-intensive systems, particularly in industrial automation contexts. Her work bridges theoretical computer science with practical software engineering challenges. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in leveraging AI for software contract generation, enhancing feature tracing with reliable knowledge, and managing variability in complex production systems. Her research contributes to model-driven engineering, software product lines, and intelligent software assistance, with a consistent emphasis on empirical validation through case studies. Sandra actively collaborates with researchers across Europe, particularly in Austria and Germany, contributing to top-tier conferences such as SPLC, MODELS, and GPCE. Her work has been published in high-impact journals and conference proceedings, reflecting active engagement in the global software engineering community. She is affiliated with the IMADA research center at SDU, as evidenced by her institutional email. No formal awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided data. Sandra advises no publicly listed students, and there is no indication of lab leadership or team management in the text. However, her collaborative publications suggest participation in research teams focused on software product lines and AI-driven software engineering.

Benjamin Ly SerenaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Health Economics
• Public Economics
• Health Inequality
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Benjamin Ly Serena serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Copenhagen Business School, specializing in empirical health economics using Danish register data and advanced microeconometric methods. His work addresses critical intersections of public policy, health outcomes, and socioeconomic disparities. His research focuses on: Health Economics: Analyzing determinants of health outcomes and healthcare utilization Public Economics: Evaluating policy impacts on health and education systems Health Inequality: Investigating socioeconomic gradients in longevity and mental health Applied Microeconometrics: Developing causal inference methods using natural experiments Family and Education Economics: Studying intergenerational health and educational impacts Recent publications reveal consistent methodological rigor in decomposing complex health inequalities. His work on life expectancy inequality demonstrates how survivability metrics explain rising disparities, while iodine deficiency research quantifies cognitive impacts of nutrition policies. All studies leverage Denmark's comprehensive administrative data to isolate causal effects through quasi-experimental designs. No scientific awards were documented in available sources. Current research projects indicate active grant-funded work on mental health policy evaluation and socioeconomic inequality in longevity, though specific student advisees and grant details remain unlisted. His collaborations with University of Copenhagen and UC San Diego researchers suggest integration into major Nordic health economics networks. Affiliated exclusively with Copenhagen Business School's Department of Economics, his work operates within Denmark's unique equal-access healthcare context without mention of dedicated labs or specialized research teams.

Steen LysgaardView profile

Researcher

• Computational Materials Science
• Genetic Algorithms
• Battery Technology
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Steen Lysgaard is a Scientific Software Developer at the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage , Technical University of Denmark . His work focuses on computational materials modeling for energy applications, particularly in battery technology and nanoalloy stability . He actively employs genetic algorithms and machine learning to accelerate materials discovery. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals in clean energy and climate action . Research Trends The 15 most recent publications highlight his expertise in: Computational methods : Integration of Bayesian evolutionary multitasking , genetic algorithms , and DFT simulations for materials design. Battery technology : Studies on aluminum batteries , zinc-air batteries , and ammonia storage systems. Nanomaterials : Structural stability analysis of nanoalloys , metal halides , and charge transport mechanisms in energy storage compounds. Professional Activities He has presented at conferences on topics such as: Atomic Simulation Environment software (2017) Zinc-air battery materials (2018) Strontium ammines (2010) NH3 diffusion in Mg(NH3)6Cl2 (2010) Contact: stly@dtu.dk

Andrea VandinView profile

Associate Professor

• Formal methods
• Qualitative and quantitative system modeling and analysis
• Domain Specific Languages
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Andrea Vandin serves as an Associate Professor in the Formal Methods for Safe and Secure Systems section at DTU Compute, Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark. Her research integrates theoretical computer science with practical system analysis, focusing on formal verification methodologies for complex systems. Her primary research interests include: Formal methods for system verification Qualitative and quantitative modeling techniques Domain-specific language development Large-scale performance analysis Model reduction algorithms Chemical reaction network analysis Statistical model checking Recent publications demonstrate expertise in constrained lumping of chemical systems, network embedding through equitable partitions, and stochastic conformance checking. Her work bridges computer science, mathematics, and systems biology with applications in sustainable system design. She actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through formal verification approaches for safe and secure systems. Her research shows strong trends toward applying model reduction techniques to chemical reaction networks and agent-based systems, with increasing focus on statistical verification methods and probabilistic modeling. The integration of MultiVeStA with Mesa for Python agent-based models represents a significant contribution to verification capabilities in simulation environments.

Kurt JensenView profile

Professor

• Model-driven systems development
• Modelling and validation of distributed systems
• Coloured Petri Nets
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Kurt Jensen is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Aarhus University, Denmark. His academic career spans decades, focusing on formal modeling, concurrency, and software specification techniques. Research interests: Coloured Petri Nets, modeling and validation of distributed systems, simulation tools, and formal methods. Affiliation: Aarhus University, Department of Computer Science (School of Engineering not explicitly mentioned). His publications, including the seminal book series Coloured Petri Nets , emphasize theoretical computer science and practical applications in concurrent systems. Key contributions include the Invariant Method for Petri Net analysis and tools for system validation.

• Development Studies
• Political Economy
• African Politics
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Emmanuel Keith Kisaame is a Research Fellow at the Department of Social Sciences and Business, Roskilde University, Denmark. His work focuses on socio-economic and political dynamics in African contexts, particularly cash transfer mechanisms. Active participant in the CASH-IN project (2020-2026) analyzing privately managed cash transfers in Africa. Co-author of a 2025 study on the politicization of non-state cash transfers in Uganda and Tanzania, published in Forum for Development Studies . Research interests span political economy, development policy, and non-state welfare systems in sub-Saharan Africa. He collaborates extensively with researchers across Europe and Africa. Contact: kisaame@ruc.dk

Maja Røn-LarsenView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational Psychology
• Social Inequality
• Child Development
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Maja Røn-Larsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, focusing on technology and social practice. She is affiliated with the Center for Day Care Research and has an ORCID ID (0000-0003-1413-6059). Her research explores structural conditions, pedagogical expertise, and situated inequality in children's institutional lives. Current Projects: Ulighedens sorte boks (2025–2029): Investigates participation opportunities in daycare institutions. Deltagelse og Situeret Ulighed i børnelivets institutioner (2023–2026): Led by Røn-Larsen, analyzing inequality in educational settings. SIS: Situated Inequality in School (2020–ongoing): Examines school-level inequality dynamics. Her recent publications address topics like categorization in education, interprofessional collaboration, and everyday politics in psycho-social work. She frequently presents at conferences and engages in practice-research partnerships, including media contributions on inequality in daycare and school systems. Key Research Themes: Structural conditions in educational institutions Pedagogical expertise and equity Children's participation across leisure and school Critical analysis of categorization and policy Praxis-based research on inequality Interprofessional collaboration

Shweta AgarwalaView profile

Associate Professor

• Biodegradable Electronics
• Piezoelectric Materials
• Flexible Sensors
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Shweta Agarwala serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Aarhus University, pioneering research in sustainable electronic materials with emphasis on biodegradable piezoelectric systems for biomedical applications. Her research program centers on poly(l-lactic acid) (PLLA) optimization through thermal-strain engineering, developing eco-friendly alternatives to conventional electronics. Key focus areas include tunable piezoelectric enhancement, bioinspired hydrogel substrates, and force-sensing technologies for healthcare applications, all contributing to reduced electronic waste and improved medical monitoring solutions. Recent publications demonstrate strong convergence between material science and biomedical engineering, particularly in terahertz spectroscopy for crystallinity analysis and self-powered sensor development. This work establishes critical pathways for sustainable electronics in medical device innovation. Scientific recognition includes: Villum Young Investigator Grant Dr. Agarwala directs multiple competitive research initiatives including the Villum Young Investigator project on bio-inspired hydrogels, Carlsberg Grant for machine learning-driven green chemistry, and Lundbeckfonden-funded solutions for muscle wasting in COVID-19 patients. These projects collectively advance sustainable electronics through interdisciplinary approaches spanning material science, biomedical engineering, and environmental chemistry. Her laboratory work integrates electronics, photonics, and biodegradable materials research within Aarhus University's engineering ecosystem, with current projects extending through 2025.

Søren H. NielsenView profile

Associate Professor

• Signal Processing
• Electronics
• Acoustics

Søren H. Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aarhus University. He holds a PhD and MSc in Electrical Engineering, with core expertise in signal processing, electronics, and acoustics. His research bridges biomedical engineering and human-centered technology, focusing on practical applications like physiological monitoring. Research Focus: Nielsen investigates signal processing applications in healthcare and human-computer interaction. His work includes developing acoustic interventions using biometric data, exemplified by a 2022 study on heart rate-responsive sound systems for stress management. This interdisciplinary approach integrates electronics, data analysis, and user-centered design. Contact: Directly reachable via email (shn@ece.au.dk) or phone (+45 25 26 26 58). No laboratories, teams, grants, or advising roles are detailed in available records.

• Computational Tropical Algebraic Geometry
• Algebra
• Algorithms
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Anders Nedergaard Jensen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Aarhus University, specializing in Computational Tropical Algebraic Geometry. His research bridges polynomial equations, polyhedral geometry, and algorithmic methods, with applications to celestial mechanics and combinatorial algebra. His work focuses on tropical geometry, polynomial system solving, and algorithmic approaches to algebraic structures. He has developed computational tools for mixed volume calculations, homotopy continuation, and tropical prevariety decomposition, aiming to advance Smale's 6th problem in celestial mechanics. Recent publications highlight trends in tropical methods for celestial mechanics, binomial ideal analysis, and parallel computing applications in algebraic geometry. His teaching includes bachelor courses in algebra and master-level topics in tropical geometry and systems of polynomial equations.

• Action Research
• Agroecology
• Eco-Social Transformation
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Jonas Egmose is an Associate Professor at the Department of Humanities and Technology , Roskilde University , specializing in action research and eco-social transformation. His work bridges critical social theory, ecofeminism, and citizen engagement to address ecological crises through regenerative practices and agroecology. PhD in Social Sciences (2011), MSc in Environmental Planning (2007), BSc in Natural Sciences and Philosophy (2003) from Roskilde University Extensive teaching experience across bachelor's, master's, and PhD levels His research focuses on social learning spaces for eco-social change, examining regenerative agriculture, citizen participation in urban planning, and transformative governance frameworks. He leads international projects like Translighthouses and Agroecology Transect , emphasizing community-based solutions and reflexive research governance. Recent publications analyze reciprocity , care ethics , and commoning in human-nature relationships, with a focus on democratizing sustainability processes. He has supervised PhD projects on community gardening and urban nature , contributing to critical utopian action research methodologies. Key collaborations include Anna Umantseva (regenerative agriculture) and Henrik Hauggaard-Nielsen (agroecology) Active in Horizon projects (2023–2026) and the Danish Climate Citizen Panel initiative (2020–present)

Christian Østergaard MadsenView profile

Associate Professor

• Public IT Projects
• Digital Governance
• Multi-Channel Management
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Christian Østergaard Madsen is an Associate Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen, specializing in Software Engineering within the Research Center for Public IT. His work focuses on digital governance, multi-channel management, and technical debt in public sector IT projects. He leads initiatives funded by the Villum Fonden and Det Norske Forskningsråd. Digitalization of public services Administrative burden analysis Multi-channel citizen engagement Government IT project management Service design for welfare benefits Scandinavian public sector studies His research examines how digital self-service platforms affect citizens' administrative burdens, particularly in welfare benefit applications. He investigates configurational factors contributing to budget and schedule overruns in government IT projects, providing frameworks for better digital governance. Notable projects include the Villum Kann Rasmussen Professorship (2022-2027) on IT program management and a Det Norske Forskningsråd grant (2021-2025) exploring digital welfare services in Scandinavia. His work spans collaborations with ATP, Digitaliseringsstyrelsen, and Danish Council for Strategic Research.

• Robotics
• Evolutionary Robotics
• Morphological Development
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Andres Faina is a Lecturer at the IT University of Copenhagen , specializing in Robotics, Evolution, and Artificial Life Lab . He serves as Academic Director at The Maritime Hub and co-leads the Robotics, Evolution, and Art Lab . Research Focus: Robotics, Morphological Development, Bipedal Walking Key Collaborations: European Commission-funded projects (EVOBLISS, BIG-MAP, MOZART), Novo Nordisk Foundation His work explores growth-based morphological development for robotics, focusing on: Bipedal and quadrupedal locomotion Artificial Neural Network control systems Evolutionary algorithms for fitness landscape shaping Modular and reconfigurable robot design Scientific Awards : Best Paper Award at RIE 2017 Winner of Virtual Creatures Competition at GECCO 2017 Honorable Mention for Technical Achievement at GECCO 2017 Active in project leadership (e.g., Teaming up a quadruped robot with a drone ) and media engagement (14 mentions in press/media), including commentary on robotics entrepreneurship and industry challenges.

Ron HajrizajView profile

Researcher

• Chemical Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Biomass Valorization
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Ron Hajrizaj is a Researcher at the Department of Green Technology (IGT) within the University of Southern Denmark, specializing in renewable energy and chemical engineering. His work focuses on biomass valorization through advanced biochemical processes. Education: Master of Science in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology from the Department of Green Technology (IGT) Research interests center on sustainable conversion of industrial waste into biofuels, particularly using enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation of brewer's spent grain. His 2022-2024 publications explore supercritical extraction techniques, kinetic modeling, and hybrid saccharification-fermentation systems for bioethanol production. Collaborations span Denmark and international institutions, with emphasis on optimizing biomass processing parameters through response surface methodology. Key applications include waste reduction and renewable resource development to address climate challenges. Scientific contributions: 4 research outputs (3 journal articles, 1 conference paper) with 31 citations and 320+ downloads Active in circular economy and sustainable process design networks