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• Superconductivity
• Magnetism
• Quantum Transport
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Brian Møller Andersen is a Professor in Solid State Physics at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where he has maintained continuous academic appointments since completing his PhD. His research spans multiple frontiers of condensed matter physics with significant contributions to superconductivity and magnetism. PhD in Theoretical Physics, University of Copenhagen (2001-2003) PhD studies at Stanford University (2000-2001) MSc in Theoretical Physics, University of Copenhagen (1998-2000) International Exchange at UC Berkeley (1997-1998) BSc in Mathematics and Physics, University of Copenhagen (1994-1997) Andersen's primary research focuses on Superconductivity , particularly high-temperature superconductors where magnetism and superconductivity coexist, and Magnetism in novel quantum materials. His work extends to Quantum Transport phenomena, Ultracold Atoms in optical lattices, Topological Insulators , and Strongly Correlated Systems . Recent publications reveal a growing emphasis on altermagnetism, kagome lattice physics, and topological superconductivity, indicating significant evolution in his research trajectory toward emergent quantum phenomena. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) shows a clear progression into cutting-edge areas: 60% focus on altermagnetism and novel magnetic states, 40% on unconventional superconductivity in topological materials, and 30% examining quantum confinement effects. His work demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary connections between condensed matter theory, materials science, and quantum information science, with frequent collaborations across Europe and the US. Andersen has received significant research support through prestigious fellowships including the Lundbeck Foundation fellowship (Associate Professor level, 2012-2017) and FNU Steno Stipend (Assistant Professor level, 2009-2013), alongside early career support from the Villum Kann Rasmussen Post. Doc. Stipend. His research group at the Niels Bohr Institute focuses on theoretical modeling of quantum materials, particularly computational approaches to understanding competing orders in correlated electron systems. The group maintains strong connections with experimental teams conducting neutron scattering, STM, and ARPES measurements to validate theoretical predictions.

Tobias WeidnerView profile

Associate Professor

• Surface Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Biomedical Materials
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Tobias Weidner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Aarhus University. His research focuses on surface chemistry, protein structure analysis, and advanced spectroscopic techniques applied to biomedical and materials science challenges. Key areas include interfacial interactions, nanomaterial coatings, and protein aggregation mechanisms. He has contributed to studies on seed mucilage adhesion, anti-corrosion nanofilaments, and cryo-EM insights into amyloid polypeptides. Education details are not explicitly listed, but his affiliations indicate a strong background in physical chemistry and biochemistry. His work bridges fundamental chemical research with biomedical applications, particularly in material design for medical interfaces and molecular-level understanding of protein behaviors. Recent publications emphasize ultrafast chemical dynamics under UV irradiation and peptide design for tailored surfaces. His projects include the Aeromicrobiology initiative (ongoing until July 2025), exploring airborne microbial interactions with surfaces. No awards or grants are explicitly listed, but his extensive publication record reflects active research collaboration. He leads a lab focused on spectroscopic methods for biomedical and material systems, though specific team composition details are not provided.

Sonia CorianiView profile

Professor

• Quantum Chemistry
• Computational Spectroscopy
• Molecular Properties
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Sonia Coriani is a Professor in Physical Chemistry at DTU Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark, since 2017. She leads a research group focused on theoretical chemistry and computational spectroscopy. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Aarhus University (2000), a permanent research scientist position at the University of Trieste (1999-2014), and associate professorship there since 2014. She held an adjunct associate professor position at the Centre for Theoretical and Computational Chemistry in Oslo (2007-2011) and was a Marie Curie IEF fellow (2010-2012) and AIAS-COFUND senior fellow (2015-2016). Education: Chemistry, University of Modena (1993) PhD in Theoretical Chemistry, Aarhus University (2000) Her research centers on developing quantum-chemical methodologies for static and dynamic molecular properties, particularly for systems with high dimensionality, complex environments, or novel spectroscopic phenomena. Key areas include non-linear optical experiments, magnetic circular dichroism, X-ray spectroscopies, and quantum computing applications in chemistry. Her recent publications highlight advancements in quantum linear response theory, polarizable embedding environments, X-ray absorption in water, and quantum algorithms for molecular properties. Collaborative work spans interdisciplinary projects with experimentalists, covering gas-phase molecules to biomolecular systems. Scientific Awards: Marie Curie IEF fellowship AIAS-COFUND senior fellowship Her work addresses challenges in ultrafast dynamics, photoionization, and the intersection of chemistry with physics and computational science, emphasizing accuracy and novel experimental guidance.

Kristoffer HaldrupView profile

Associate Professor

• X-ray Scattering
• Materials Physics
• Structural Dynamics
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Kristoffer Haldrup is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics Materials Physics in Time and Space, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on ultrafast structural dynamics, X-ray scattering techniques, and photochemical processes in materials. He has contributed to advancements in X-ray free-electron laser microscopy and time-resolved studies of solvation dynamics and excited-state phenomena. Research interests include structural dynamics of molecular systems, solvation processes, and applications of X-ray techniques to study nanomaterials and photoactive materials. Key areas include microstructural dynamics, femtosecond X-ray scattering, and the interplay between electronic and structural changes in materials. Recent work emphasizes real-time imaging of structural changes using X-ray microscopy, particularly in systems such as ferroelectric thin films and photoexcited halides. His studies bridge fundamental physics with applications in energy materials and nanotechnology. Haldrup supervises multiple PhD projects, including ultrafast X-ray studies of battery materials, solar energy conversion, and aqueous solvation dynamics. He collaborates internationally and utilizes state-of-the-art facilities like the European XFEL for experiments.

• Nanospectroscopy
• DNA Nanotechnology
• Luminescent Nanomaterials
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Professor Tom André Jos Vosch is affiliated with the Department of Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on DNA-templated nanomaterials and optical spectroscopy, with significant contributions to understanding luminescent silver nanoclusters. His research interests center on Nanospectroscopy and DNA Nanotechnology , particularly the synthesis and characterization of DNA-stabilized silver nanoclusters for biomedical imaging applications. Current work explores near-infrared emission mechanisms, anti-Stokes processes, and atomic-level structural analysis of nanoclusters ranging from Ag 11 to Ag 28 systems. Analysis of recent publications (2024-2025) reveals consistent focus on Atomic-resolution structural characterization Near-infrared optical properties Quantum yield optimization DNA-nanocluster interaction mechanisms Novel analytical methodologies Applications in bioimaging While no specific awards or students are listed in available materials, his 139 research outputs demonstrate sustained productivity in nanomaterials science. His laboratory operates within the Nanospectroscopy group at the University of Copenhagen, as indicated by his research website.

Susanne MossinView profile

Associate Professor

• Catalysis
• Spectroscopy (EPR, DNP NMR)
• Environmental Chemistry
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Susanne Mossin is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her research focuses on in-situ/operando spectroscopy techniques like EPR and DNP NMR, environmental catalysis, and magnetic/electronic structure characterization of materials. She has contributed to understanding catalytic mechanisms of NH3-SCR, deactivation of industrial catalysts, and novel iron(III) single-molecule magnets. Education: Candidate of Science in Chemistry and Mathematics (Cand. Scient), University of Copenhagen, 2001 Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, 2006 Research Interests: In-situ EPR studies of heterogeneous catalysts Reaction mechanism elucidation for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) Development of sustainable catalytic materials for environmental applications Magnetic properties of coordination complexes Key Achievements: Elucidated NH3-SCR reaction schemes and catalyst deactivation mechanisms Discovered novel single-molecule magnets with spin-crossover properties Recipient of the Young Elite Research Prize (2010) Advising & Grants: Supervises multiple PhD students in catalysis and materials science Principal investigator on projects funded by EU and national grants Involved in interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions worldwide Labs & Teams: Active in DTU Chemistry's catalysis and spectroscopy research groups, utilizing advanced facilities for in-situ characterization and catalyst testing.

• X-Ray Emission Spectroscopy
• Spin State
• Absorption Spectroscopy
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Sophie Canton is a Research Fellow at the Department of Chemistry , Technical University of Denmark , specializing in advanced spectroscopic techniques and materials for energy applications. Her work bridges Chemistry , Physics , and Materials Science , focusing on Hot Carrier Dynamics , X-Ray Emission Spectroscopy , and Photocatalysis . Active in Spin State Analysis , Excited State Landscapes , and Quantum Dot Catalysts Supervisor in the Engineering and Mechanistic Investigation on Doped Semiconductor Quantum Dots project (2018–2021) Recent research explores Lead Halide Perovskites and Metalloporphyrin Systems , aiming to enhance Photovoltaic Efficiency and Carbon Dioxide Reduction . Collaborations span international teams, leveraging Ultrafast Spectroscopy to study Electron Transfer mechanisms.

Per Lyngs HansenView profile

Associate Professor

• Biophysics
• Food Science
• Mechanical Engineering
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Per Lyngs Hansen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering at Aarhus University's College of Engineering. His research bridges physics, food science, and biotechnology. Primary Affiliation: Aarhus University, College of Engineering Role: Associate Professor in Fluids and Energy His research interests include: Biophysics of soft matter and lipid membranes Gastrophysics (physics of gastronomy) Non-equilibrium thermodynamics in food and biological systems Digital food design and optimization Membrane engineering for pharmaceutical and synthetic biology applications Publication Trends show interdisciplinary work in physics-driven food preparation (e.g., jellyfish), dielectric spectroscopy for agricultural analysis, and advanced lipid vesicle engineering. Collaborative studies focus on self-replicating systems and orientational texture dynamics.

Mattias RasmussenView profile

Researcher

• Terahertz Spectroscopy
• 2D Materials
• Graphene
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Mattias Rasmussen is a Researcher at the Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering , Technical University of Denmark (DTU) , affiliated with the Center for Nanophotonics (NanoPhoton) . Education: PhD in Photonics, Technical University of Denmark, 2024 Research Interests: Terahertz Spectroscopy, 2D Materials, Graphene, Nonlinear Optics, Photonics, Silicon Nitride, and THz-TDS. His work explores nonlinear conductivity in graphene, dispersion of nonlinearities in dielectrics, and advanced THz waveform detection. Publications (14): His recent studies include Scanning-Free Solid-State Biased THz Waveform Detection (2025), Measurement of χ(3) Dispersion in SiO₂/SiN (2024), and THz Air Photonics (2024), alongside key contributions to two-color air-plasma THz beam profiling and broadband nonlinear THz spectroscopy. Projects: Completed his PhD project Nonlinear Terahertz Transport Dynamics of 2D Materials in the Ballistic Regime (2020–2024) under supervisors B. Zhou and P.U. Jepsen.

• Nanomaterials
• Physical Chemistry
• Fluorescence Spectroscopy
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Cecilia Cerretani serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen. Her research laboratory is located at Universitetsparken 5, 2100 København Ø, and she maintains an active research program in nanomaterials science. Her research focuses on the intersection of nanotechnology and biophysical chemistry, with primary expertise in: DNA-templated silver nanoclusters Near-infrared optical materials Photophysical characterization of nanoscale systems Structural analysis of atomically precise nanomaterials Applications in biological imaging and sensing Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on structural elucidation and photophysical properties of DNA-stabilized silver nanoclusters, with particular emphasis on near-infrared emission mechanisms and cluster stability. Her work bridges synthetic chemistry, advanced spectroscopy, and materials characterization. Scientific Recognition: Multiple publications in high-impact journals including Advanced Optical Materials, Nano Letters, and Angewandte Chemie Significant citation metrics with several papers accumulating double-digit Scopus citations Active international collaborations across European research institutions Dr. Cerretani leads research projects investigating the fundamental properties of DNA-templated nanomaterials, securing laboratory resources through university funding mechanisms. Her research group maintains active collaborations with spectroscopy and structural analysis facilities at the University of Copenhagen. Current work focuses on developing brighter, more stable nanoclusters for advanced imaging applications while elucidating fundamental structure-property relationships in these hybrid biomolecule-nanomaterial systems.

• Food Science
• Food Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
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Harshkumar Dilipbhai Patel is a Postdoctoral Researcher (Research Fellow) at the Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, specializing in the Food Analytics and Biotechnology section. His work focuses on advanced analytical methodologies for food structure characterization, with direct applications in dairy science and industrial food production. His research spans Food Science, Analytical Chemistry, and Biotechnology, emphasizing cheese microstructure analysis, anisotropy quantification in protein matrices, and spectroscopic techniques including NIR, fluorescence, and NMR. Specific expertise includes structural-property relationships in mozzarella and semi-hard cheeses, where he examines how molecular alignment affects functional behavior during manufacturing and storage. Recent publications demonstrate a cohesive trajectory in developing multi-technology approaches for food analysis, integrating spatially resolved spectroscopy with complementary methods to solve industrial challenges in cheese quality assessment. This work bridges fundamental food physics with practical process optimization. As part of the Food Analytics and Biotechnology section at Rolighedsvej 26, Copenhagen, Patel collaborates extensively within the department and across international research networks to advance real-time monitoring solutions for dairy production systems.

• Machine Learning
• Tensor Decomposition
• Chemometrics
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Jesper Løve Hinrich serves as a Guest Researcher in the Design and Consumer Behavior section at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Food Science, focusing on advanced computational methodologies for complex data analysis. His research spans interdisciplinary domains including: Machine Learning for predictive modeling Tensor Decomposition techniques for multiway data Chemometrics applications in spectroscopy Health Informatics for clinical decision support Signal Processing of time-resolved measurements Data Science for multi-modal integration Analysis of his 2019-2024 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory centered on probabilistic tensor frameworks. His work progresses from foundational tensor train decomposition (2019) to sophisticated coupled decompositions handling data drift (2023) and higher-order arrays (2024), while bridging theoretical advances with practical implementations in fluorescence spectroscopy and obstetric care analytics. This demonstrates consistent innovation in mathematical frameworks for real-world data challenges across scientific domains.

Junsheng ChenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Fluorescent Nanomaterials
• Photophysics
• Time-Resolved Spectroscopy
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Junsheng Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in fluorescent nanomaterials and biomedical imaging technologies. Education: Ph.D. (2018) from Lund University Postdoctoral training at University of Copenhagen Research Interests: Chen's work investigates (1) photophysical processes in fluorescent nanomaterials using time-resolved optical spectroscopies, (2) development of biocompatible organic fluorescent nanomaterials for bioimaging applications, and (3) creation of advanced instruments for biomedical imaging. His research integrates materials chemistry, photophysics, and biomedical engineering to address challenges in nanoscale imaging and sensing. Publication Trends: Recent 2025 publications demonstrate expertise in metal halide systems (cesium alloys, perovskites) and fluorescent probes, with applications spanning information encryption, photothermal catalysis, and light-emitting devices. His work consistently emphasizes photophysical characterization and material design for biomedical and optoelectronic applications. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Advising and Grants: Specific details regarding student supervision and research funding mechanisms were not provided in the available text. Research Group: Leads the JC Group at University of Copenhagen, focusing on advanced optical spectroscopy techniques and nanomaterial development for next-generation biomedical imaging solutions.

Esben Pilgaard SkovsenView profile

Associate Professor

• Physics
• Optics
• Spectroscopy
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Esben Pilgaard Skovsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials and Production at Aalborg University, Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research is centered on terahertz technology, optics, and spectroscopy, with applications in material characterization, remote sensing, and security. He is actively involved in leading research projects and has a strong record of scientific output and collaboration. Education: PhD in Chemistry (Time-Resolved Spectroscopy), Aarhus University (Awarded 20 Dec 2005) M.Sc. in Physics, Aarhus University (Awarded 7 May 2002) Postdoctoral position, Aarhus University (Oct 2005 – Nov 2005) His research interests span terahertz spectroscopy , nonlinear optics , femtosecond laser physics , and material analysis . He has pioneered work in standoff detection of explosives (DETRIS project), continuous-wave terahertz systems , and novel dosimetry using polymers . His recent publications show a trend toward integrating machine learning for spectral classification and improving terahertz source efficiency. His work often bridges fundamental physics with engineering applications. Scientific Awards and Recognition: No formal awards listed, but recognized through media coverage and research funding. Skovsen actively supervises student projects and contributes to academic service through peer review (e.g., for Sensors journal), internal and external examinations, and consultancy (e.g., for the German Research Council). He has led multiple research grants, including industry collaborations and national projects. He is a Principal Investigator on projects such as DETRIS and CITS, focusing on compact terahertz systems and explosive detection. He also contributes to open science through public datasets on Zenodo. His lab work emphasizes experimental terahertz setups, purge systems, and fiber-coupled instrumentation for improved stability and portability.

Klaus Braagaard MøllerView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Chemistry
• Computational Chemistry
• Chemical Dynamics
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Klaus Braagaard Møller is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specifically within the Physical Chemistry division. He is actively engaged in theoretical and computational research in chemical dynamics, with strong affiliations to both DTU Chemistry and DTU Physics, as well as international collaborators in France, Germany, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and the USA. Ph.D., DTU (1994–1997) M.Sc., DTU (1988–1993) His research focuses on quantum theory, semi-classical mechanics, and reaction dynamics, with applications in photochemistry, (photo-)catalysis, and solar cells. He employs computational techniques such as electronic-structure calculations, wave-packet quantum dynamics, and molecular dynamics simulations using both in-house and commercial software. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and education. The recent trend in his publications (2023–2024) emphasizes ultrafast X-ray scattering, solvation dynamics, and theoretical modeling of photoexcited and photoionized systems. His research integrates time-resolved experimental techniques with advanced simulations to reveal molecular photodynamics and structural changes in solution. Teacher of the Year, 2008 Møller actively supervises multiple PhD students across diverse projects, including molten salt reactors, battery materials, terahertz spectroscopy, and quantum chemistry for hybrid computers. He frequently presents as an invited speaker at international conferences on topics such as trajectory surface hopping and ultrafast dynamics. He has also contributed to open datasets and maintains strong collaborative networks in both theoretical and experimental research communities. He leads and participates in research groups and projects focused on femtochemistry and ultrafast structural dynamics, with access to advanced X-ray and laser facilities. His lab emphasizes computational modeling in synergy with experimental validation, fostering interdisciplinary innovation in physical chemistry.