Marianne Ellegaard

Marianne Ellegaard serves as an External Lecturer at the Department of Science Education, University of Copenhagen. Her work bridges marine biology research with science education, focusing on phytoplankton ecology and algae applications. She maintains an active research profile with numerous publications and participates in several significant research projects.

Dr. Ellegaard's research interests center on the diversity, ecology, and applications of algae, particularly phytoplankton including diatoms and dinoflagellates. Her work spans fundamental biological research, biophotonics applications, and environmental monitoring. She investigates how these microscopic organisms interact with light, respond to environmental changes, and can be utilized in technological applications. Her research also extends to science education methodology, examining effective feedback mechanisms in higher education settings.

Analysis of her publication record reveals strong interdisciplinary connections between marine biology, optics, and environmental science. Her work demonstrates expertise in both fundamental phytoplankton research and practical applications, with significant contributions to understanding diatom photonics, sediment DNA archives, and phytoplankton responses to environmental change. The research output shows consistent productivity with collaborations across multiple institutions and disciplines.

Dr. Ellegaard actively participates in several major research initiatives including the ALgae PHotonics Applications (ALPHA) project, the NordForsk network Prodiversa, an FNU project studying glacier dynamics in Greenland, and the Carlsberg-funded ArcGen project examining phytoplankton evolution in Arctic fjords. Her teaching portfolio includes Applied Marine Biology, Algae Biotechnology, and science education methodology courses.

Her educational contributions focus on developing teaching methods and curricula within the Department of Science Education. While specific advising relationships aren't detailed in the available information, her research collaborations suggest engagement with graduate students and postdoctoral researchers across her various projects.