Nickolaj J. Petersen

Nickolaj J. Petersen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. He leads research in the Microscale Analytical Systems Group, having transitioned from the Drug Metabolism and Analytical Techniques Group in 2017. His work focuses on developing advanced analytical techniques for pharmaceutical applications.

Dr. Petersen's educational background includes:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering (2002) from the Department of Micro and Nanotechnology (MIC), Technical University of Denmark
• Master of Science in Pharmacy (1999) from the Danish University of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Copenhagen

His primary research interests span several cutting-edge areas in analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences. Dr. Petersen specializes in Electro Membrane Extraction (EME), Capillary Electrophoresis - Electrospray Ionization - Mass Spectrometry (CE-ESI-MS), and the study of ionic transport during electrokinetically driven separations. He is particularly known for his work with miniaturized systems (µ-TAS), micro- and nanofluidics, developing novel concentration techniques, and advancing capillary electrochromatography (CEC). His research bridges fundamental analytical chemistry with practical pharmaceutical applications, focusing on improving drug analysis and delivery systems.

Analysis of Dr. Petersen's recent publications reveals a strong focus on microfluidic and miniaturized analytical systems, particularly in electromembrane extraction technologies. His work consistently integrates advanced separation techniques with mass spectrometry for pharmaceutical analysis. The research demonstrates progression from fundamental studies of ionic transport to practical applications in drug metabolism and analysis. Key thematic areas include microchip-based analytical devices, novel interface designs for analytical instrumentation, and continuous flow systems for sample preparation.

Dr. Petersen actively contributes to academic training through various teaching roles:

• Teaches compulsory courses including Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry and Physical Pharmacy
• Offers elective courses on Principles and Practice of Bioanalysis
• Leads PhD courses on Sample Preparation and Separation Techniques, and Mass Spectrometry Coupled to Separation Techniques
• Supervises Master's theses on topics including CE-ESI-MS, electromembrane extraction devices for drug metabolism studies, and insect-based drug discovery

He maintains an active research laboratory focused on microscale analytical systems, with ongoing projects developing novel microfluidic devices for pharmaceutical analysis and drug delivery monitoring. His research group collaborates internationally, with recent work showing significant engagement with researchers across multiple countries.