Jens Bangsbo

Jens Bangsbo is a Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen, where he leads the August Krogh Section for Human Physiology and the August Krogh Section for Molecular Physiology. With over 466 research outputs and an h-index of 65, he is a leading figure in exercise physiology research, particularly focusing on muscle physiology, fatigue development, and team sports applications for health.

His educational background includes a Dr. Sci. from the Faculty of Natural Science, University of Copenhagen (1994) and a Master degree in Mathematics and Physical Education, University of Copenhagen (1988).

Bangsbo's research primarily focuses on muscle ion transport and metabolism, fatigue mechanisms during exercise, performance optimization through training, and the health benefits of team sports. His work has significantly contributed to understanding how exercise training adaptations relate to work capacity and health outcomes across different populations. He is particularly known for developing the '10-20-30' training method that has gained international recognition in endurance training.

His extensive publication record shows a consistent trajectory from basic muscle physiology research to practical applications in sports performance and public health interventions. Recent work increasingly incorporates molecular approaches including proteomics while maintaining focus on practical team sports applications, particularly for aging populations and disease management.

Bangsbo has secured over DKK 80 million in research funding from prestigious sources including the Danish Research Council and Nordea-fonden. His work has been widely recognized through numerous citations and invitations to international conferences.

As an academic mentor, he has supervised more than 25 PhD students and 7 Post Docs, and has organized and taught at over 20 international PhD courses. His leadership extends to serving as Head of Research at his department for over 10 years and as Vice Head of Department (2007-2017).

He leads several research teams including the Copenhagen Center for Team Sport and Health and the Copenhagen Women Studies group. His research bridges basic exercise physiology with practical applications in sports performance and public health, with collaborations spanning more than ten international research groups.