Lasse X Jensen

Lasse X Jensen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health, Global Health Section at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He also holds an Honorary Fellowship at Deakin University's Centre for Research on Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) since December 2023. His academic profile centers on educational research with a strong emphasis on digital learning environments and emerging technologies in education.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Feedback in Online Higher Education from the University of Copenhagen (awarded December 10, 2022)
• Master's degree in Disaster Management from the University of Copenhagen (awarded August 13, 2014)
• MA in Cognitive Semiotics from Aarhus University (awarded January 26, 2007)

Jensen's research focuses on the intersection of educational technology, feedback processes, and student learning in higher education contexts. His work examines how students engage with feedback in digital environments, the implications of generative AI on educational practices, and the development of effective digital teaching methods for health professionals. He is particularly interested in health professions education research and research capacity development through the NNF programme Partnership for Education of Health Professionals (PEP).

His recent publications reveal a clear research trajectory toward understanding emerging educational technologies, with particular emphasis on AI applications in higher education. His work spans theoretical frameworks for feedback encounters, practical applications of AI in doctoral supervision, and critical examinations of authentic assessment approaches. His research frequently addresses global health education contexts, with specific attention to digital education solutions for non-communicable diseases in regions like India.

As an educator, Jensen teaches Research Methods and Ethics (Master of Disaster Management), AI in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (MSc in Global Health), Digital Methods in Qualitative Research, and Feedback and Student Learning in Higher Education. He actively seeks to supervise MSc and MDMa thesis students interested in artificial intelligence and educational research, with a documented supervision approach available to prospective students.

His professional activities include numerous conference presentations, workshops, and symposia focused on feedback in higher education and AI applications. Recent engagements include a conference workshop on 'GenAI og danske tidsskrifter' (May 2025), organizing a symposium on 'Feedback in higher and professional education' (May 2025), and multiple international presentations at institutions including CMC Vellore and PHFI.

His media presence includes contributions on student experiences during the 2020 lockdown, virtual reality in education, and MOOCs at the University of Copenhagen, with coverage across multiple news outlets and social media platforms, demonstrating significant public engagement with his research.