Tue Hassenkam

Tue Hassenkam serves as a Physics Associate Professor within the Promotion Programme at the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen, specializing in Geobiology. With 110 research publications including 94 journal articles, their work bridges geological, chemical, and biological disciplines through advanced nanoscale analysis techniques.

Hassenkam's research focuses on applying Atomic Force Microscopy to investigate ancient geological formations, prebiotic chemistry, and molecular structures. Key areas include analysis of 3.7 billion-year-old Greenland sediments, RNA polymer formation through wet-dry cycling experiments, molecular crystal interfaces, and Alzheimer's disease mechanisms. Their interdisciplinary approach connects Earth's early history with fundamental biochemical processes.

Publications from 2021-2024 reveal consistent research themes across geological time scales and biological systems, with particular emphasis on nanoscale imaging of ancient biomolecules and prebiotic chemical processes. The work demonstrates methodological innovation in visualizing molecular structures relevant to both Earth's history and potential extraterrestrial life detection.

Hassenkam has presented research through lectures dating to 2009 on nanoscale hydrophobic properties, with recent work gaining attention across academic platforms and news outlets. Their collaborative research spans multiple institutions and scientific domains, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern geobiological investigation.