Kurt Valentin Mikkelsen

Kurt Valentin Mikkelsen is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen with a Dr. Scient. from the same institution and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Chemistry from Aarhus University. His prolific career spans over 35 years since his first 1987 publication, yielding 325+ research outputs including 200+ reviewed articles, 3 books on molecular dynamics, and an H-index of 34 with 4100+ citations.

Education

• Dr. Scient, University of Copenhagen
• Ph.D., Theoretical Chemistry, Aarhus University

Professor Mikkelsen's research pioneers scientific computing methods for molecular dynamics, solvent effects, and chemical reactions across homogeneous/heterogeneous environments. Current work targets biophotonics (two-photon sensitizer design), photonics (optical component structure-property relationships), nanoscience (carbon nanotube optical properties), and advanced solvation models. His group develops computational frameworks for nanoparticle-organic molecule interactions with applications in atmospheric chemistry and solar energy storage.

His 2025 publications reveal a dominant trend in quantum chemical methodologies, particularly cluster perturbation theory for excited states, alongside applications in molecular electronics (Coulomb blockade), spectroscopy (manganese chlorides, pyruvic acid), and renewable energy (azobenzene solar storage). This work bridges fundamental theory with nanotechnology and environmental science.

Professor Mikkelsen leads an internationally collaborative research group at the University of Copenhagen, evidenced by extensive co-authorship networks across Denmark and global institutions, driving innovation in computational chemistry through high-impact publications and methodological advancements.