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Mikkel Meyer Andersen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Aalborg University, Denmark, within The Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on forensic genetics, statistical analysis of DNA evidence, and the application of mathematical models to evaluate genetic data. He specializes in Y-chromosome and mitochondrial DNA analysis, contributing to forensic investigations through methodologies like the discrete Laplace method for haplotype frequency estimation.
He has participated in research projects such as Y Chromosome DNA Analysis (2010–2013) and Statistical models for forensic DNA data (2010–2012). His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical forensic applications, including collaborations on DNA evidence interpretation and genetic genealogy. Andersen is also actively involved in public engagement, appearing as an expert in media, television, and podcasts to discuss forensic science and DNA analysis.
His research outputs include over 68 publications, datasets on DNA methylation and SNP genotyping, and impactful contributions like the DNAtools R package for forensic data analysis. He frequently presents at conferences and public forums, emphasizing the societal implications of forensic genetics. His recent work addresses advancements in next-generation sequencing and probabilistic genotyping methods for forensic applications.
Andersen’s contributions have assisted law enforcement agencies, notably Norwegian investigators, through mathematical models for DNA evidence evaluation. His interdisciplinary approach integrates biostatistics, genetics, and computational methods to advance forensic science and public understanding of genetic evidence.
