Birte Martin-Bertelsen

Birte Martin-Bertelsen serves as a Postdoc and Guest Researcher within the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, focusing on lipid-based nanoparticles for foliar fertilization applications. Her biophysics expertise centers on structural characterization and structure-activity relationships of biological macromolecules, bridging plant science and nanotechnology.

Her academic background includes:

• PhD (2017) from the Former Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• M.Sc. in Biophysics

Dr. Martin-Bertelsen's research integrates biophysical methodologies with agricultural innovation, specializing in SAXS analysis of liquid crystalline phases and nanostructural properties of lipid systems. Her work demonstrates dual expertise: developing plant nutrient delivery systems through lipid nanoparticles while maintaining active contributions to vaccine adjuvant research using synthetic mycobacterial components. This interdisciplinary approach connects structural biology with practical applications in both agriculture and immunology.

Publication analysis from 2014-2020 reveals consistent focus on biophysical characterization of lipid assemblies, with significant contributions to understanding nano-self-assembly mechanisms, adjuvant efficacy, and siRNA delivery dynamics. Her work frequently examines structure-property relationships in glycolipids and trehalose esters, employing advanced scattering techniques to correlate molecular architecture with biological function.

No scientific awards were documented in available sources.

Current information does not specify advisees or grant funding details. Her research appears conducted within collaborative frameworks, particularly with pharmaceutical and immunology research groups at the university.

She operates within the Section for Plant and Soil Sciences, where her nanotechnology research contributes to sustainable agricultural solutions through advanced nutrient delivery systems and plant-environment interaction studies.