Per Meyer Jepsen

Per Meyer Jepsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University. His work spans aquaculture, biotechnology, and environmental dynamics, with a focus on sustainable marine systems and plastic pollution research. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects and public science communication.

• Fields of Interest: Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Environmental Biology, Marine Ecology, Sustainable Development
• Projects: BIO-REJER (biofloc shrimp farming), ORACLE-FISH (marine fish aquaculture), Apocalypso (ecotoxicology), Center for Virtuelle Læringsteknologier (VR education)

His research explores biological responses to environmental stressors, sustainable seafood production, and immersive educational technologies. Recent publications address salinity tolerance in copepods, ecological impacts of aquaculture, and VR-based lab safety training. Collaborations include media outreach on climate compensation strategies and marine sustainability challenges.

Current projects focus on sustainable shrimp production in Bornholm, with grants supporting biofloc technology and climate-resilient aquaculture practices. He participates in conferences like AQUA 2024 and contributes to public engagement through platforms like Videnskab.dk.