Jan Madsen is a Professor at DTU Compute, Technical University of Denmark, and Head of the Embedded Systems Engineering section. His research focuses on system-level modeling and design of embedded computing systems, particularly cyber-physical systems, microfluidic biochips, and synthetic biology applications. Develops design automation tools and methodologies for embedded systems Supervises numerous PhD students and leads major research projects Research Interests Key areas include: Embedded systems-on-a-chip Cyber-Physical Systems (Internet-of-Things) Microfluidic Lab-on-Chip devices Synthetic biology with molecular computing Design, modeling, and optimization of complex systems Scientific Awards DATE Fellow (2019) IEEE CEDA Outstanding Recognition (2019) DTU Scientific Advise Award (2013) Best Paper Awards at MECO (2013) and CASES (2009) Jorck’s Foundation Research Award (1995) Publications His 14+ journal papers and 115+ conference papers demonstrate expertise in: SystemC-based modeling frameworks Energy-aware sensor networks Self-healing eDNA architectures Microfluidic biochip synthesis RTOS modeling and MPSoC exploration
John M. Woodley is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he leads research at the PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre and contributes to the DTU Microbes Initiative. With over 30 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in biocatalysis and bioprocess engineering, with research spanning both theoretical and experimental work across multiple scales. His primary research interests focus on the interface of bioprocess engineering, process chemistry, and reaction engineering. Dr. Woodley's work encompasses multi-step biocatalysis (including systems biocatalysis and flow chemistry), downstream processing from biocatalytic reactors and fermentations (including ISPR), modeling tools for bioprocess assessment (thermodynamics, kinetics, process simulation, economic evaluation), and bio-oxidations (including oxygen supply methods). His enzymatic investigations particularly target alcohol oxidases, carbohydrate oxidases, cytochrome P450s, Baeyer-Villiger monooxygenases, and transaminases. His research portfolio demonstrates consistent innovation in sustainable chemical production, with particular emphasis on enzymatic synthesis of pharmaceuticals and chemicals from renewable resources. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on overcoming industrial implementation challenges, particularly regarding enzyme stability in various reactor environments, optimization of multi-enzyme systems, and scale-up methodologies for biocatalytic processes. Dr. Woodley actively supervises multiple PhD students and leads several significant research projects, including 'P450-based biocatalytic processes for the pharmaceutical industry' (2025-2028), 'Integrated model for up- and downstream bioprocess intensification' (2024-2027), and 'ENFACE: A tool for prediction of enzyme stability at gas-liquid interfaces' (2024-2027). His work has resulted in an impressive publication record of 781 research outputs across various formats, including journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. His research group operates within the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU, utilizing advanced facilities for biocatalysis research, including specialized reactor systems for studying gas-liquid interfaces, computational modeling resources, and laboratories for enzyme characterization and bioprocess development. Through his leadership in the PROSYS center, he contributes to DTU's strategic focus on sustainable process technologies and systems engineering.
Professor Søren Kegnæs is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at the Technical University of Denmark. He holds the rank of Professor and leads a research group focused on functional nanomaterials and heterogeneous catalysis. His work addresses industrial chemical production, including the synthesis of nanoparticles, zeolites, and high-surface-area materials with controlled porosity. Key research areas include CO₂ utilization, sustainable chemical processes, and catalytic conversion of bio-based feedstocks. Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry (Technical University of Denmark, 2009), M.Sc. in Chemistry (University of Copenhagen, 2005), and a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Copenhagen Business School, 2012). Research Interests: The Kegnæs Group explores the design and application of nanomaterials in catalytic systems. Current projects focus on CO₂ hydrogenation, methanation, and the development of zeolite-based catalysts for renewable energy applications. Their work emphasizes industrial relevance, particularly in reducing carbon footprints through sustainable chemical processes. Advising & Grants: Supervises multiple PhD students (e.g., Spyros C., Zhuo G.J.S., Iltsiou D.) and leads projects funded by grants such as the Design of Novel Heterogeneous Catalyst for Dry Reforming (2025–2028) and CO₂ Utilization Catalyst Development (2024–2027). Collaborates widely on topics like bio-based chemical valorization and catalytic oxidation. Labs/Teams: The Kegnæs Group operates within the Department of Chemistry, utilizing advanced facilities for materials synthesis and characterization. Their work is showcased on csc.kemi.dtu.dk and kegnaesgroup.dk .
Elham Ramin is a Researcher at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Center for Energy Resources Engineering (CERE) and the Process and Systems Engineering Centre (PROSYS). Her work contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, and industry innovation. Dr. Ramin completed her PhD at DTU (2010-2014) with research focused on modeling water quality in sewer-WWTP systems. Her academic journey demonstrates a strong foundation in environmental process engineering with applications to real-world water treatment challenges. Her research interests span wastewater treatment optimization, Power-to-X applications for water resource recovery, industrial symbiosis in water management, and biomanufacturing process modeling. She specializes in computational fluid dynamics, activated sludge modeling, and one-dimensional simulation models for wastewater treatment plants. Her work bridges environmental engineering with sustainable resource management, focusing on practical solutions for water-energy nexus challenges. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward integrating sustainable energy solutions with water treatment processes, particularly Power-to-X technologies. Her research portfolio shows increasing focus on digitalization of water resource recovery facilities and cross-sectoral industrial symbiosis for optimal resource utilization. The work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between environmental engineering, chemical process modeling, and sustainable development. Dr. Ramin has participated in significant research projects including ERASE (Evaluation of Resource recovery Alternatives in South African water) and GECKO (Green and Circular Innovation for Kenyan Companies), demonstrating international collaboration and application of research to diverse water management contexts. Her work has generated substantial academic interest with multiple publications receiving significant downloads and reader engagement on platforms like Mendeley. She is actively involved with research centers including CERE and PROSYS at DTU, contributing to interdisciplinary teams focused on energy resource engineering and process systems optimization. Her collaborations extend to pharmaceutical industry applications, particularly in vaccine manufacturing development and digital twin implementation for bioprocesses.
Morten Ambye-Jensen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University, specializing in biorefinery technology and sustainable protein production. His work focuses on optimizing green biorefining processes for agricultural residues to produce high-value products like biochar, proteins, and bio-based materials while minimizing environmental impact. Key research interests include: Development of integrated biorefinery systems for grasses and legumes Protein extraction from residual biomass for food and feed applications Life cycle assessment of bio-based technologies Waste-to-resource valorization strategies Climate-smart agricultural practices He leads or collaborates on major projects such as Green Valleys 2.0 (2023-2025) and ENTRANCE (2022-2025), which aim to create circular bioeconomies and reduce reliance on imported soybeans. His research also explores energy-efficient processing techniques and biochar applications in agriculture. Notable achievements include advancing fractionation technologies for alfalfa and grass-clover biomass, and demonstrating how pyrolysis integration can enhance biorefinery energy efficiency while producing valuable biochar.
Nicola Dragoni is a Professor in Cybersecurity Engineering at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). As Deputy Director and Head of Section, he leads research initiatives focused on securing emerging technologies. Key Research Areas : Internet of Things (IoT) security, machine learning for intrusion detection, cyber-deception techniques, fog computing, malware analysis, blockchain applications, and wireless sensor network security. Supervision : Actively supervising multiple PhD students in projects related to cyber-deception, moving target defense, and bio-inspired security mechanisms. Recent Publications : Contributions to IoT honeypots, drone identification via RF signals, passkey adoption challenges, and cyber range taxonomies.
Farshad Moradi is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Aarhus University, specializing in neuromorphic engineering, spintronics, and biomedical device design. His work focuses on integrating advanced materials and circuits for applications in neural interfaces, energy-efficient computing, and wireless biomedical systems. Research Interests include: Spintronic-based neuromorphic computing architectures Ultra-low power analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits Ultrasonically powered implantable medical devices Neural signal processing and seizure detection systems Wireless energy transfer and structural health monitoring Key Projects (2016-2026): SPICE: Spintronic-Photonic Integrated Circuit Platform PHOTON-NeuroCom: Photonic-assisted Neuromorphic Computing Neuro-Sense: Flexible bioinspired neuroprostheses CorroSense: Self-powered corrosion monitoring HERMES: Hybrid Enhanced Regenerative Medicine Systems Recent innovations include: Ultrasonically powered optogenetic implants Low-power neural amplifiers for deep-brain interfaces Spin-torque nano-oscillator-based neuromorphic hardware Energy harvesting systems for structural monitoring
Emmanouil Vasilomanolakis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He specializes in Cybersecurity Engineering, focusing on areas such as honeypot technology, cyber deception, IoT/OT security, and network security. His research contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation and infrastructure. His research interests include: Cyber deception techniques and honeypot design for detecting and mitigating cyber attacks Security of Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) devices, particularly their exposure to cyber threats Analysis of botnets and cybercrime activities on darkweb markets Social engineering attacks and human aspects of cybersecurity Development of tools for vulnerability analysis and network traffic monitoring His recent publications explore advanced cyber-deception strategies, the security of exposed IoT/OT devices, and the analysis of cybercrime activities. Key areas include device identification, vulnerability detection in industrial systems, and the impact of social engineering in cybersecurity. He currently supervises several PhD students including Kasper Elzer, António Cordeiro Urbano, Aigerim Safargalieva, Davide Maddaloni, and collaborates on projects like "Advanced cyber-deception techniques" and "Defending legacy and modern networks with cyber-deception". His research is supported by grants focused on collaborative security and deception-based defenses. He is part of research teams developing honeypot technologies and cyber deception frameworks, contributing to datasets like the hybrid IoT/OT honeypot collection.
Line Katrine Harder Clemmensen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the DTU Microbes Initiative. She holds a Ph.D. from DTU's IMM (2006–2009) and previously served as Principal Data Scientist at the Maersk Group (2016–2017). Her research focuses on machine learning, statistical modeling, deep learning, and sparse methods, applied to environmental, biological, industrial, and financial domains. Notable projects include hydroacoustic modeling in aquaculture systems, AI-driven sea safety, and bio-based sustainability modeling. Her recent work addresses topics like parent-child interaction patterns in OCD, Alzheimer’s treatment via spectral flicker, and genomic studies on social trust. She supervises multiple PhD students, including those exploring Raman spectroscopy applications and contamination detection in drug products. Language skills include Danish, English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
Jesper Simonsen is a Professor of Participatory Design at the Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, Denmark. He directs the Information Technology Ph.D. program and has over 30 years of experience in action research, focusing on user-centered IT design and organizational change, particularly in healthcare settings since 2004. Current research projects involve AI implementation in clinical diagnostics (CNN-based renal tumor classification), task reallocation in healthcare (e.g., medication management shifts to pharmacists), and effects-driven innovation in bio-production processes via AI. Collaborations include Region Zealand, Capital Region of Denmark, and international institutions. His research integrates participatory design, action research, and sociotechnical approaches to address challenges in healthcare IT, AI ethics, and organizational transformation. Recent work emphasizes explainable AI, post-implementation evaluation, and modular innovation frameworks. Notable projects include the Roskilde University Strategic Research Initiative ‘Designing Human Technologies’ (2012-2016) and leadership roles in the Participatory Design Conferences Advisory Board (2014-2019). Supervised PhD students include Daniel van Dijk Jacobsen, Christopher Gyldenkærne, and Christine Bech Flagstad.
Jesper Østergaard serves as Professor of Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry within the Department of Pharmacy at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. With over 20 years of continuous service at the institution, he progressed through the academic ranks from Assistant Professor (2003-2006) to Associate Professor (2006-2018) before attaining full Professorship in 2019. His academic journey began with a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Copenhagen in 2003. Professor Østergaard's research focuses on advancing fundamental understanding of drug development processes, particularly transport, dissolution, release phenomena, and chemical stability/kinetics. His work emphasizes the interplay between physical chemical properties of drug substances and excipients with transport processes and kinetics related to drug delivery. He has developed novel analytical approaches for physical chemical characterization, including techniques for measuring diffusivity, molecular interactions, and partitioning. His research has significant implications for subcutaneous and intramuscular injectable formulations, with a key focus on developing biopredictive in vitro release testing platforms that emulate in vivo conditions. Current research directions include physicochemical profiling using Taylor dispersion analysis and affinity capillary electrophoresis, design and characterization of injectable depot formulations, development of in vitro release testing methods for long-acting injectables, and application of UV-Vis imaging for drug dissolution and release testing. His publication record demonstrates consistent output across these areas, with recent work emphasizing dissolution dynamics, biorelevant testing methods, and advanced analytical techniques. As an educator, Professor Østergaard is course responsible for the compulsory bachelor courses Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry I and II, teaching approximately 200 pharmacy students annually. He also supervises master's students in pharmaceutical physical and analytical chemistry, continuing his commitment to training the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists.
Ben Boyd is an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Copenhagen, where he leads research in the Drug Delivery and Biophysics of Biopharmaceuticals group. His work focuses on developing innovative drug delivery systems with particular expertise in lipid-based formulations and nanocarrier technologies. As a Novo Nordisk Foundation Laureate Research Fellow, he has established himself as a leading researcher in pharmaceutical sciences with significant contributions to understanding drug behavior in biological environments. Dr. Boyd's research interests span multiple dimensions of modern drug delivery science. His work particularly emphasizes lipid-based drug delivery systems , nanocarrier development , and the biophysics of biopharmaceuticals . He investigates how drugs interact with biological systems, particularly in gastrointestinal conditions, and develops analytical methods to characterize complex drug formulations. His research has important implications for improving the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs through innovative delivery approaches. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on advanced analytical techniques, particularly Raman spectroscopy for pharmaceutical characterization, and novel approaches to drug delivery including metabolic glycan labeling and asymmetric nanocapsule development. His work bridges fundamental science with practical applications in drug formulation and delivery. Novo Nordisk Foundation Laureate Research Fellow Dr. Boyd maintains active research collaborations across multiple institutions, with particular strength in nanomedicine and pharmaceutical analysis. His laboratory employs cutting-edge techniques to study drug behavior in complex biological environments, with applications ranging from pediatric formulations to advanced cancer therapeutics. Current research directions include developing non-invasive analytical methods for packaged pharmaceuticals and exploring the potential of human milk components to enhance drug bioavailability.
Torben Anker Lenau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His work focuses on biomimetic design, sustainable engineering, and innovative material applications. He leads research projects addressing multi-functional problem-solving, renewable energy systems, and eco-design principles. His expertise contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sustainable cities, clean energy, and responsible consumption. Key research interests include biomimicry in product development, lifecycle assessment, and bio-inspired materials. Notable projects include kinetic energy harvesting for wildlife tracking and bio-inspired medical devices. He has published extensively on topics like prototyping strategies, material selection, and biomimetic self-healing systems. Projects: Integrated Design (1999–present), Processed Material Selection (1996–present), CAD/CAM Prototyping (1996–present) Contributions: Over 100 publications, 27 projects, and patents in medical and energy sectors His work emphasizes translating biological principles into engineering solutions for sustainability challenges. Collaborations span academia and industry, with a focus on global impact through innovative design methodologies.
Prof. Menghao Qin is a leading expert in Building Physics and Materials at ESPCI Paris, France. His research focuses on advanced building physics, innovative energy materials, and indoor environmental quality. He holds the Saint-Gobain Chair and leads projects on smart materials like metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for moisture regulation and energy efficiency. His work emphasizes hygrothermal control, green building design, and zero-energy building systems such as the P+ Demonstration Building. Prof. Qin has led international initiatives like IEA Annex 68 and 92, addressing energy-efficient IAQ management and smart materials for residential buildings. His group develops novel materials and models to enhance building performance while reducing energy consumption. Research highlights include MOF-based humidity control materials, moisture buffering theory, and predictive hygrothermal models. He collaborates globally on projects such as the Wujin Green Building Industry Cluster in China and has authored over 180 peer-reviewed papers and three books. His work bridges material science, environmental engineering, and sustainable architecture to address climate challenges in built environments.
Brooks Alexandra Kaiser is a Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Department of Business and Sustainability at IEB Esbjerg, the European Center for Risk and Resilience Studies, and the SDU Climate Cluster. Her work bridges economics and environmental science, focusing on long-term socio-ecological transformations. PhD in Economics, Northwestern University, 1998 Tenured positions at Gettysburg College (USA) and University of Southern Denmark Visiting positions at University of British Columbia and University of Hawaii Her research centers on environmental and resource economics, particularly marine invasive species, Arctic socio-ecological systems, fisheries management, and climate change impacts. She employs bio-economic modeling to analyze how trade, technology, and policy affect marine resource use and conservation. Her recent work examines the snow crab invasion in the Barents Sea, economic costs of invasive species, and sustainable Arctic tourism. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in Arctic and marine environmental economics, with a focus on invasive species, fisheries governance, climate adaptation, and nature-based solutions. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates economics, ecology, and policy. Scientific recognitions include: Fellow of the Polar Research and Policy Initiative (UK) SCC Fast Track award (November 2024) She actively supervises PhD students, including M. Kourantidou, and has contributed to major research projects on climate adaptation, risk management, and Arctic sustainability. Her editorial roles include peer reviewer for Ecological Economics and People and Nature . She leads or co-leads several ongoing projects such as ARE BEST NbS and the SCC Elite Centre, demonstrating sustained research leadership and funding success. Kaiser is involved in multiple interdisciplinary research teams, including Landscape Imaginaries and the European Marine Research Network (Euromarine), and contributes to public discourse through media engagements on marine policy and climate change.
