Niels Lorenzen

Niels Lorenzen is a Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the National Institute of Aquatic Resources and leading the Section for Fish and Shellfish Diseases. His work focuses on sustainable aquaculture, particularly combating fish diseases through vaccine development and reducing antibiotic dependence.

• Research Highlights: Fish immunology, DNA vaccines, environmental stressors, and antibiotic resistance mitigation.
• Projects: Supervises PhD students in mucosal vaccine delivery strategies, bioencapsulation for fish vaccines, and environmentally sustainable aquaculture initiatives.

Recent Publications emphasize Flavobacterium psychrophilum infections, red mark syndrome in rainbow trout, and bioreactor-based antibiotic removal. His studies integrate immunology, microbial ecology, and environmental engineering to address aquaculture challenges.

Leadership Roles: Project Coordinator for "Healthy Fish Farm" and Principal Investigator in multi-institutional research on antibiotic-free aquaculture. Active in disseminating findings through international conferences like ICES.