Niels Kjærsgaard

Niels Kjærsgaard is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering Technology and Didactics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His expertise spans Operations Research, Sustainable Development, and Education Technology. He holds a PhD in Operations Analysis from DTU and has extensive industry experience including roles at ABN AMRO Bank and Danish Meat Research Institute.

• Education:
• PhD in Operations Analysis (DTU, 2008)
• M.Sc. in Management Engineering (DTU, 2004)
• B.Sc. in Finance & Accounting (Copenhagen Business School, 1993)

Research focuses on bioeconomy systems, circular economies, and educational methodologies. Key projects include the Power Bio initiative for sustainable resource utilization and BB2: Bæredygtig Bundlinje 2.0 for agricultural sustainability. He has collaborated internationally on topics like nitrogen sensors for soil sustainability and biological pest control in Poland.

Teaching contributions include innovative pedagogical approaches involving student-led quiz development to enhance learning outcomes. Active in industry partnerships, he has advised on operational efficiency in slaughterhouses and financial analysis systems.