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
Erwin Schoof is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine , Technical University of Denmark. He leads the Cell Diversity Lab and focuses on advancing proteomics and mass spectrometry technologies. Expertise in single-cell proteomics , stem cell niches , and bioinformatics . Active in myelofibrosis and leukemia research , with applications in UN Sustainable Development Goals . Research Trends from 2025–2024 include: Machine learning-driven peptide sequencing (InstaNovo, InstaNexus). Single-cell resolution tools for mapping hematopoietic stem cells and tumor microenvironments . Biomarker discovery in chronic diseases and respiratory conditions . Supervision : Mentors multiple PhD students on single-cell proteomics , omics data analysis , and biotherapeutic production . Labs & Collaborations : Collaborates with international teams on plasma proteomics , 3D bioengineering , and advanced mass spectrometry workflows .
Kohei Nakajima is an Associate Professor at the Department of Intelligent Mechano-Informatics, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo. He holds concurrent positions at the Department of Creative Informatics and the Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Research Center (AI Center). As an Endowed Chair in Advanced Artificial Intelligence Education, he leads the Physical Intelligence Lab, which focuses on the intersection of soft robotics, nonlinear dynamics, and physical computing. His research interests center on Physical Reservoir Computing (PRC), a paradigm that exploits the natural dynamics of physical systems for computation, with applications in soft robotics, spintronics, and quantum machine learning. Nakajima's work demonstrates how physical systems can inherently process information without traditional digital computation, leveraging phenomena like chaos, bifurcations, and embodied intelligence. Nakajima's publications reveal a strong focus on understanding how physical systems can perform computational tasks. His recent work spans from biological applications (jellyfish cyborgs, ostrich-inspired robotics) to fundamental theoretical advances in reservoir computing. The research demonstrates how physical phenomena can be harnessed for information processing, with implications for energy-efficient computing and novel robotic control paradigms. As the organizer of the Reservoir Computing Seminar, Nakajima has built a vibrant research community exploring the nature of information processing across disciplines. His lab actively recruits graduate students and postdocs, indicating strong research momentum and institutional support for his work in physical intelligence.
Ling Ding is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark, and a key member of the DTU Microbes Initiative and Center for Microbial Secondary Metabolites. Their research focuses on microbial ecology, secondary metabolite biosynthesis, and antifungal compound discovery. Recent work involves genome mining in Streptomyces species, NMR spectroscopy, and studying microbial interactions such as actinobacterial and Pseudomonas fluorescens systems. Projects explore bioactive phosphorus-containing molecules, in situ detection of metabolites, and data-driven biosynthesis mechanisms. Their research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health and environmental sustainability, with publications spanning microbial chemistry, drug discovery, and synthetic biology. Supervised PhD projects include omics-driven antifungal metabolite discovery and microbial interaction studies. Key publication trends include Streptomyces-derived bioactive compounds (e.g., lydicamycins, alligamycin), azoxy/polyketide metabolites, and computational approaches for fungal interaction classification. Methodologies emphasize NMR, genome mining, and deep learning models. Advising: PhD students: M. Haahr, A. Kostoglou, D. J. Otto, A. Svetlova, A. Kaltenyte Projects: Active roles in omics-driven antifungal metabolite discovery, phosphorus-containing molecule mining, and secondary metabolite biosynthesis mechanisms.
Gloria Muñoz Fernández is a Research Fellow in the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her work focuses on synthetic biology and fermentation technology, particularly using Ashbya gossypii for bioproduction from agro-industrial wastes. She has published recent studies in New Biotechnology and Fungal Biology and Biotechnology . Research Interests: Synthetic biology, industrial fungi, waste valorization, and microbial fermentation. Collaborations: Active in bioengineering collaborations across biotechnology and biomedical disciplines. Her current projects involve metabolic engineering in Ashbya gossypii for sustainable production of metabolites like riboflavin and sabinene. She contributes to peer-reviewed research and is affiliated with DTU's yeast biotechnology group. Contact: gmufe@dtu.dk
Agnete Kirkeby is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences , University of Copenhagen, and leads the Kirkeby Lab under the reNEW research center. Her work focuses on human brain development and stem cell engineering. Research Interests : Understanding human neural cell development for regenerative therapies , drug screening , and Parkinson's disease treatment . Her lab uses stem cell differentiation and bioactive materials. Key Article Trends : Recent publications center on Stem cell-derived neuron therapies Neuroregeneration using diamond scaffolds Clinical translation of stem cell treatments External Roles : Group leader at Lund University. Conflicts of Interest : Owns Kirkeby Cell Therapy APS, consults for Novo Nordisk, and co-invents patents on neuron generation from stem cells.
Rudi P. Nielsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience at the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University, Denmark. His research lies at the intersection of chemical engineering, sustainable energy, and materials innovation, with a focus on high-pressure, high-temperature processes, biofuels, pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction, and chemical recycling—particularly of wind turbine blades and polymer waste. Department: Department of Chemistry and Bioscience School: Faculty of Engineering and Science University: Aalborg University (AAU), Esbjerg Campus Email: rudi@bio.aau.dk ORCID: 0000-0001-8820-1445 Phone: +45 9940 3565 Address: Niels Bohrs Vej 8, C2-416, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark His research interests include sustainable chemical production, carbon capture and storage (CCS), production chemicals in the oil and gas sector, and the development of green fuels. He is actively involved in national and industry-linked projects aiming to decarbonize energy systems and enable circular economy solutions. His work often integrates experimental and process analysis approaches for environmental and industrial applications. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward sustainability, energy transition, and waste valorization. Topics include carbon capture plant efficiency, repurposing wind turbine blades, hydrothermal lignin depolymerization, and enhancing cement for well abandonment. These works span disciplines such as chemical engineering, materials science, environmental technology, and renewable energy systems, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact. Scientific Awards: Esbjerg Universitetspris (2010) – Recognizing contributions to research, education, and innovation. Advising and Grants: Rudi P. Nielsen has supervised at least one PhD student and served as an external examiner for BSc and MSc projects. He is actively securing research funding, serving as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Investigator (CoI) on multiple projects funded by Innovation Fund Denmark, EUDP, Danish Offshore Technology Center, and regional development funds. Key projects include Pyrogreen (pyrolysis for green fuels), CarbonAdapt (CO2 storage infrastructure), and SCBarrier (well abandonment materials). Labs and Research Teams: He is part of the Chemical and Bioengineering research group at AAU Esbjerg, collaborating closely with researchers such as M. E. Simonsen, M. Maschietti, and S. Pedersen. The team engages in experimental and applied research with strong industry partnerships, particularly in offshore technology, energy systems, and sustainable materials.
Mikkel Hansen is an active Postdoc researcher at the National Food Institute (DTU Food), Technical University of Denmark, specializing in microbial biotechnology and biorefining for sustainable food systems. His work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals related to food security and responsible consumption, with a focus on converting green biomasses into viable protein sources for human nutrition. Education PhD in Food Science and Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 2023 (Thesis: Green Biomasses as a Source of Protein for Human Consumption) Research Interests Hansen’s expertise centers on plant protein extraction from legumes and grasses, particularly alfalfa ( Medicago sativa ). He pioneers biorefining techniques to recover protein concentrates while eliminating off-flavors (e.g., 'taste of hay') through methods like supercritical CO 2 treatment. His work extends to mycelium-based meat alternatives using Pleurotus ostreatus cultivated on pre-fermented byproducts, integrating food engineering, microbial biotechnology, and nutritional science for scalable sustainable food solutions. Publication Trends His 2022-2024 publications reveal a cohesive focus on alfalfa and grass protein valorization. Key themes include scaling screw-press protein recovery, using agricultural residues (sugar beet pulp) for fermentation media, and eliminating off-flavors in concentrates. The work bridges food engineering (pressing, CO 2 treatment), microbial biotechnology (pre-fermentation, mycelium growth), and sustainable food systems , with applications in meat alternatives and nutritional quality improvement. Advising and Grants Hansen has no formal advisees. He was a PhD student in two funded projects: the DTU PhD project "Green biomasses as a source of protein for human consumption" (2019-2023) supervised by Peter R. Jensen and Tim J. Hobley, and the "InnoGrass" project (2019-2021) led by Jensen. These projects addressed sustainable protein extraction from green biomasses, with outputs including his thesis and peer-reviewed articles. Laboratory Affiliation He operates within DTU Food’s Research Group for Microbial Biotechnology and Biorefining, leveraging expertise in pressing, fermentation, and biorefining to optimize protein recovery from agricultural residues while improving digestibility and sensory properties for food applications.
Ming Shen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems, part of The Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University. His research focuses on antennas, millimeter-wave systems, and AI-driven RF sensors with applications in 5G/6G communications, biomedical engineering, and smart systems. His research interests span antenna design (including phased arrays, metamaterials, and compact structures), AI integration in electromagnetic systems, and medical sensor technologies. Recent projects include drone-based electromagnetic signature analysis, vibration energy harvesting for pacemakers, and smart healthcare systems for posture recognition and surgical site infection monitoring. Key projects include DRONES: Drone-Obtained Electromagnetic Signatures (2024–2028), Sensor Intelligence for Healthcare and Sports (2022–2027), and DeepBone (2021–2022), which explored deep learning for surgical infection detection. His work also bridges machine learning and electromagnetic design, with breakthroughs in surrogate modeling and automated antenna optimization. Ming Shen has supervised 6 PhD students and published over 160 peer-reviewed articles. Notable contributions include AI-assisted NLOS sensing, ultra-wideband antenna innovations, and medical applications such as electrical impedance-based bone healing assessment.
Sheila Ingemann Jensen is a Senior Researcher at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in Sustainable Microbial Applications. Her work integrates synthetic biology and metabolic engineering to develop efficient microbial cell factories for sustainable bioproduction. Research Interests: Her expertise lies in synthetic biology, microbial consortia, CRISPRi-based metabolic control, and two-stage fermentation processes. She focuses on optimizing microbial systems such as Pseudomonas putida and Escherichia coli for the production of biochemicals from renewable feedstocks. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward integrating mathematical modeling with experimental validation to improve bioprocess efficiency, particularly in trans-cinnamic acid production and dynamic metabolic switching. Her work is aligned with sustainable development goals, especially in green chemistry and resource-efficient manufacturing. Scientific Awards: Jorck's Foundation Research Award (2019) Advising and Grants: She serves as main supervisor or co-supervisor for multiple PhD projects funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and other research councils. Her projects include development of broad-host-range genetic tools, lignocellulosic biomass valorization, and modeling-driven bioprocess optimization. Labs and Teams: She is actively involved in the DTU Microbes Initiative and collaborates within interdisciplinary teams focusing on systems and synthetic biology for industrial applications.
Marie Sofie Møller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where she leads research in Applied Molecular Enzyme Chemistry within the Section for Protein Chemistry and Enzyme Technology. Her work focuses on enzyme biochemistry, protein engineering, and the molecular mechanisms of carbohydrate-active enzymes, particularly in the context of starch and plastic degradation. Her research interests include: Enzyme biochemistry and catalysis Protein engineering of glycoside hydrolases and carbohydrate-binding modules Starch structure and degradation Engineering of plastic-degrading enzymes (e.g., PET hydrolases) Resistant starch and food biotechnology Her recent publications highlight a strong trend toward sustainable biocatalysis, especially in the degradation of synthetic polymers like PET, aligning with environmental and industrial biotechnology goals. She applies principles from enzymology and protein engineering to design fusion enzymes with enhanced binding and catalytic efficiency. Notable scientific contributions include: High-throughput screening of carbohydrate-binding modules for polymer specificity Application of the Sabatier principle to starch granule catalysis Engineering of enzymes for resistant starch generation Investigations into PET hydrolase-enzyme interactions She has supervised several PhD students, including A. P. Rennison, Y. Wang, and S. Andersen, on projects related to enzyme engineering, starch degradation, and plastic-degrading enzymes. Her research is supported by active projects, including the engineering of plastic-degrading enzymes with carbohydrate-binding modules (2021–2025). She is affiliated with the following research groups and facilities: Applied Molecular Enzyme Chemistry group at DTU Protein Chemistry and Enzyme Technology section Collaborative networks in biocatalysis and sustainable materials
Ioannis Chronakis is a Professor at the Research Group for Food Production Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark. His work bridges bio-macromolecular nanotechnology with food engineering, focusing on electro-spun nanostructures, molecular imprinting, and functional food systems. Education: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry & Technology of Functional Biomacromolecules (Cranfield University, 1992-1995) M.Sc. in Chemistry (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 1987-1992) BTEC National Certificate in Computer & Management (1992-1994) His research explores: Functional electro-spun nano-microstructures for food, bioengineering, and biomedical applications Molecular imprinting to create tailored recognition elements in nanomaterials Structural and rheological properties of food bio-macromolecules Transformation of macromolecules into functional fluid/gel/fiber systems Recent publications highlight advancements in electrohydrodynamic encapsulation, oxidative stability of fish oil microcapsules, and porphyrin-based nanomaterials for life sciences. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals through food innovation. Scientific Awards European Commission 2-Year TMR Post-Doctoral Fellowship Chronakis supervises multiple PhD students on projects involving omega-3 emulsions, microbial-responsive materials, and food symbiotics for autism spectrum disorder prevention.
Marco Pizzolato is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in Visual Computing with a focus on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), particularly diffusion MRI and biophysical modeling. He is also affiliated with the inter-departmental Microstructure & Plasticity (MAP) research group and has held visiting positions at the University of Verona, EPFL, and DRCMR. His educational background includes a PhD in Signal and Image Processing from INRIA Sophia Antipolis, a Master’s in Bioengineering from the University of Padua, and a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering from the same institution. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at DTU and was a postdoctoral researcher under the Marie Curie COFUND Eurotech programme. Dr. Pizzolato's research centers on image and signal denoising, inverse problems, optimization, diffusion MRI, tractography, and Monte Carlo simulations. He actively contributes to the development of microstructural models for brain imaging, with applications in neurodegenerative diseases and brain connectivity. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing education and health through imaging technology. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in advancing diffusion MRI techniques, including ACID imaging, microscopic propagator modeling, myelin integrity mapping, and multi-scale white matter organization. These works emphasize biophysical accuracy, model validation, and integration across imaging modalities and species. Magna Cum Laude , ISMRM 2020 Magna Cum Laude , ISMRM 2022 First Place , Macaque Validation Challenge at ISBI 2018 First Place (Overall and HCP) , IronTrack Challenge 2019 (MICCAI) MICCAI Student Travel Award 2015 He has supervised PhD students such as Thøgersen, T. L. and Corral Bolaños, M. in projects related to microstructure MR imaging and myelin mapping. He has also been involved in significant grants and collaborative projects, including the Multimodal Microstructure-Informed Connectivity (MMINCARAV) initiative between Inria and EPFL, and the Sinergia consortium for Brain Communication Pathways . He co-organized multiple international events, including the MICCAI CDMRI workshops and challenges (2019–2021), and the ESMRMB Leaps in Microstructure Imaging workshop (2024). Dr. Pizzolato is an active member of the scientific community, serving as an editor for MICCAI workshop proceedings, a reviewer for major journals and conferences, and an invited speaker at ISMRM 2025. He leads and participates in several ongoing research projects at DTU focused on quantitative imaging, myelin mapping, and MRI-based connectivity, demonstrating sustained research leadership and external funding success.
Rugilé Labunskaité is an Industrial PhD Student at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine at Technical University of Denmark (DTU) , focusing on Microbial and Chemical Ecology within Metabolic Signaling and Regulation. Research interests include Escherichia coli , fermentation processes , and metabolic engineering . Her work addresses overflow metabolism and sugar gradient robustness in large-scale bioproduction. Recent research trends involve optimizing microbial systems for industrial applications like human milk oligosaccharide production , with a 2024 publication in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology .
Sidharth Jayachandran is a Research Fellow at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability under Technical University of Denmark (DTU) , specializing in the DTU Microbes Initiative and Yeast Natural Products department. His academic career includes a PhD (2022–2025) focused on engineering Yarrowia lipolytica for plant triterpenoid production. His research interests span Natural Products , Advanced Biofuels , Biosynthetic Gene Clusters , Polyketide Synthases , and Terpenoids . Recent publications highlight his work in bioinformatics-driven curation of biosynthetic pathways, microbial engineering for sustainable bioproducts, and heterologous expression systems. Notable collaborations include partnerships with Pablo Cruz-Morales , Jay Keasling , and Irina Borodina . His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Responsible Consumption and Production and Climate Action , through innovations in biofuel and bioproduct sustainability.
