Jesper Pihl-Thingvad

Jesper Pihl-Thingvad serves as Clinical Associate Professor and Head of Research at the Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark. He leads the Research unit of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (Odense) and contributes to The National Center of Psychotraumatology, focusing on occupational mental health in high-risk professions.

His research centers on occupational health psychology with critical emphases on:

• Work-related PTSD and trauma exposure in emergency services
• Mental health consequences of workplace violence and critical incidents
• Emotional demands and burnout prevention strategies
• Resilience development and social support systems
• Danish-specific occupational stress contexts

Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals consistent methodological rigor across trauma-exposed professions. Police officer studies demonstrate causal pathways from critical incidents to PTSD development, while prosecutor research identifies secondary traumatization mechanisms. Ambulance staff resilience projects and leadership support studies highlight organizational interventions. His work predominantly employs longitudinal cohort designs combined with qualitative insights, emphasizing practical workplace applications.

No scientific awards are documented in available sources.

Dr. Pihl-Thingvad actively manages significant research initiatives:

• ADAPT cohort study tracking Danish prosecutors' mental health
• P.OEM projects on fire service critical incidents and workplace violence consequences
• Cyber harassment prevention research

As principal supervisor and project manager, he directs PhD candidates and secures competitive funding for trauma-focused occupational health research.

He directs the Odense-based Occupational and Environmental Medicine research unit, collaborating with The National Center of Psychotraumatology on cross-institutional teams. These groups integrate clinical psychology, epidemiology, and organizational behavior to develop evidence-based workplace mental health interventions for emergency services and legal professionals.