Frede Blaabjerg is a Professor at Aalborg University (AAU Energy) , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Science . Since 1998, he has pioneered power electronics research in applications such as wind turbines , photovoltaic (PV) systems , reliability engineering , and Power-2-X technologies. Education : PhD in Electrical Engineering (1995, Aalborg University) Honorary Degrees : Honoris Causa at University Politehnica Timisoara (2017) and Tallinn Technical University (2018) His research focuses on power electronics control , system optimization , and reliability for renewable energy and electric mobility . Recent work includes grid-forming converters , virtual synchronous generators , and smart EV charging systems. Key publication trends span 15+ years , with over 3,733 peer-reviewed articles and 900+ journal papers in power electronics , renewables , and energy storage . Notable book series: Control of Power Electronic Converters and Systems (4 volumes, Elsevier). Scientific Awards : 46 IEEE Prize Paper Awards 2020 IEEE Edison Medal 2019 Global Energy Prize 2014 IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award Leadership Roles : Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (2006–2012) Chairman, Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy (2020–) President, IEEE Power Electronics Society (2019–2020)
Diego Garlaschelli is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the IMT School for Advanced Studies in Lucca, Italy, and at the Lorentz Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Leiden, the Netherlands. He leads the NETWORKS research unit at IMT and the Econophysics and Network Theory group at Leiden. He is also an external faculty member at the Complexity Science Hub in Vienna and an associate member of the Enrico Fermi Research Center in Rome. His affiliations reflect a strong international and interdisciplinary research profile in network science and statistical physics. He holds a master's degree in theoretical physics from the University of Rome III (2001) and a PhD in Physics from the University of Siena (2005). His postdoctoral experience includes positions at the Australian National University, the University of Siena, the University of Oxford, and the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa. Garlaschelli’s research spans network theory, statistical physics, econophysics, financial complexity, ecological networks, and social dynamics. He applies maximum entropy models, information theory, and random graph frameworks to understand complex real-world systems. His teaching includes courses in Network Theory, Econophysics, and Complex Systems at both PhD and MSc levels. The 15 most recent publications highlight a consistent focus on network reconstruction, ensemble inequivalence, renormalization, and applications to financial and socio-economic systems. Key themes include statistical inference in networks, resilience, and multi-scale modeling, with publications in top journals such as Nature Reviews Physics , Physics Reports , Science , and Physical Review Letters . His scientific awards include the Best Paper Award at the 6th International Workshop on Self-Organizing Systems (2012) and the Jan Kijne Prize (2013) as supervisor. He has secured multiple grants from NWO, the European Union, and the Royal Society, and has supervised over 40 students at PhD, master’s, and bachelor’s levels. He also mentors postdocs and visiting scientists. Garlaschelli leads and organizes major international workshops and schools in network science and complex systems. He serves on scientific committees and is an active referee for journals like Nature and Physical Review Letters , as well as funding agencies including the ERC and NWO.
Claus Thustrup Kreiner is a Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Economic Behavior and Inequality (CEBI) at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Economics. He also serves as Area Director of Public Economics in the CESifo network and was co-editor of the Journal of Public Economics from 2014 to 2020. Kreiner has held various leadership positions including Director of the Economic Policy Research Unit (EPRU) since 2005 and Director of the Center of Excellence WEST from 2011-2013. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1998 Visiting Ph.D. student, University of York, 1996 M.Sc. in Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1994 B.Sc. in Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1991 Claus Thustrup Kreiner's research primarily focuses on Public Economics , with secondary specializations in Labor Economics, Household Finance, Applied Microeconometrics, and Experimental Economics. His work examines inequality in income, wealth and health, optimal redistribution policy, and behavioral responses to public policy. Kreiner has conducted significant research using Danish administrative data to analyze tax compliance, labor supply responses, and inequality dynamics. His research often involves collaborations with institutions like Columbia University, London School of Economics, and UC Berkeley. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on inequality across multiple dimensions (income, wealth, health, life expectancy), tax policy design and compliance, labor market responses to policy changes, and the intersection of behavioral economics with public policy. Kreiner frequently employs high-frequency administrative data from Denmark to provide empirical evidence on how individuals and households respond to economic policies and shocks. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Appointed Knight of The Order of Dannebrog by Queen Margrethe II (2018) The Invisible Hand Award from the Society of Social Economics (2006, 2001) Best Teacher Award from the Study Board of Economics at University of Copenhagen (2002) Research Fellow at Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), London (2009-) Kreiner has supervised numerous students primarily in Public Economics and has received multiple research grants including from the Danish Social Science Research Council (2003, 2006, 2009), International Growth Center (2009), and Danish National Research Foundation (1998-2003). He has served on important policy bodies including as co-chair of the Danish Economic Council (2010-2014) and member of the Danish Tax Commission (2008-2009). As Director of CEBI (Center for Economic Behavior and Inequality), Kreiner leads a major research center funded by the Danish National Research Foundation. He also directs the Economic Policy Research Unit (EPRU) and has been instrumental in establishing research collaborations through networks like CESifo. His work bridges academic research and policy application, as evidenced by his practical policy experience with government commissions.
Professor Peter Feldhütter is a faculty member at the Department of Finance, Copenhagen Business School (CBS), where he has held the position since 2017. He earned his PhD from CBS and previously worked at the London Business School. His research focuses on fixed income markets, particularly examining how prices are influenced by illiquidity, credit risk, and supply-demand imbalances. Notable contributions include studies on U.S. corporate bond market liquidity and credit spread dynamics. Key research areas include empirical asset pricing, credit risk, fixed income analysis, and liquidity risk. He has authored influential papers such as The Myth of the Credit Spread Puzzle and Corporate Bond Liquidity Before and After the Subprime Crisis . Received awards: Jack Treynor Prize, Wharton’s Outstanding Paper Award, and Nykredit’s Talented Researcher Award. External advisory roles: Legal advice for NTC Parent, Shell, and FourWorld Capital Management; academic advising for Copenhagen Economics. Teaching: External faculty at London Business School and University College London. His recent work explores ESG investing’s impact on capital structure and pricing of sustainability-linked bonds. Ongoing projects include studies on financial market liquidity and corporate bond valuation frameworks.
Professor Riikka Rinnan (University of Copenhagen) is a leading expert in ecosystem-atmosphere interactions, focusing on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in Arctic environments. Her groundbreaking discovery of VOCs in permafrost has advanced climate prediction models, revealing complex interactions between climate warming, insect herbivory, microbial activity, and vegetation shifts. Current position: Professor, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen Major research themes: Permafrost VOCs, Arctic climate feedbacks, plant-insect-microbial interactions International collaborations: China, Germany, Russia Her work combines field expeditions in extreme Arctic conditions with laboratory experiments and advanced VOC analysis. Climate warming experiments show VOC emissions could increase 40-fold with combined warming and insect attacks, while Arctic soils may act as unexpected VOC sinks. Key publications appear in Nature Communications , Nature Geoscience , and Global Change Biology . Riikka Rinnan has received prestigious awards including the EliteForsk Award, European Research Council Consolidator Grant, and Sapere Aude Research Leader. She leads international research teams, advises five PhD candidates, and supervises four postdocs (including two Marie Curie fellows). Her Siberian expedition plans demonstrate commitment to real-world scientific challenges.
Mads Leth Jakobsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science , Aarhus University, specializing in Public Leadership , Leadership Development , and Bureaucracy and Debureaucratization . He serves as a member of the King Frederik Center for Public Leadership management team, focusing on leadership for public value creation and handling complex social challenges like the climate crisis. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Primary Research: Public Leadership, Distributed Leadership, Climate Governance Teaching: Public Leadership and Governance on political science programs Key Projects: Public Value Leadership (2022), Distributed Leadership (2012-2016) His research explores paradox leadership , organizational responses to climate challenges, and leadership credibility. Recent publications examine municipal climate strategies, bureaucratic dynamics, and leadership development frameworks. He emphasizes the interplay between leadership practices and employee outcomes in public sector organizations. Scientific awards and student supervision details are not listed in the available information. His articles highlight a strong focus on reconciling performance regimes with organizational learning, leadership credibility, and innovative governance models in public sector contexts.
Vito Latora is a Professor of Applied Mathematics and Chair of Complex Systems at the School of Mathematical Sciences, Queen Mary University of London, and also holds the position of Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Catania. He leads the Complex Systems and Networks Group, driving cutting-edge research at the intersection of physics, mathematics, and interdisciplinary sciences. His research focuses on complex systems, particularly the structure and dynamics of networks, including multiplex, temporal, and higher-order networks such as simplicial complexes and hypergraphs. He explores applications in social, biological, financial, and cognitive systems, with recent work on creativity, innovation, and success through network analysis. The 15 most recent publications reveal a strong trend in advancing network theory beyond pairwise interactions, with a focus on higher-order structures, memory effects, synchronization, and epidemic spreading. His work combines rigorous mathematical modeling with real-world applications, often published in high-impact journals like Nature Communications , Physical Review Letters , and Science Advances . Dual communities in spatial and biological networks Modeling epidemics with limited detection resources Synchronization via higher-order and directed interactions AI-driven financial risk management Evolutionary games on hypergraphs Interdisciplinary success and funding dynamics Vito Latora has mentored several researchers who appear as co-authors, including Iacopini, Williams, Di Bona, and Lacasa. While specific grants are not listed, his collaborative projects with neuroscientists and anthropologists, along with frequent publications, suggest active funding. He is involved in major scientific events such as NetSci 2023, indicating leadership in the network science community. He leads the Complex Systems and Networks Group at Queen Mary, fostering a collaborative environment for studying complex systems through theoretical, computational, and data-driven approaches.
Giulio Cimini is Associate Professor of Theoretical Physics in the Department of Physics at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and a Research Associate at the 'Enrico Fermi' Research Center. He is a statistical physicist with a strong interdisciplinary focus on complex networks and their applications in socio-economic systems. His research interests include: Statistical Physics of Complex Networks Reconstruction and Validation of Economic Networks Social Network Interactions and Financial Markets Systemic Risk and Financial Contagion Scientific Success, Fitness, and Complexity Adaptive Social Recommendation Codon Usage Bias and Protein Interaction Networks His recent publications reveal a strong trend in applying statistical physics to real-world networks, particularly in finance and social systems. Key themes include the modeling of systemic risk in supply chains and financial networks, the dynamics of collective action on platforms like Reddit (e.g., the GameStop short squeeze), and the development of network reconstruction methods using maximum entropy and optimal transport frameworks. His work often combines empirical analysis with theoretical modeling. Scientific awards and recognitions include: Associate Editor, Frontiers in Physics – Interdisciplinary Physics Board Member, Network Science Society Member, Council of the Complex Systems Society Steering Committee, CCS/Italy He has advised or collaborated with numerous researchers, particularly in projects related to economic networks and complex systems. His work has been supported by Italian national grants such as PRIN and PNRR. He leads or co-leads research projects including RENet and C2T. His research is conducted within interdisciplinary teams involving physicists, economists, and computer scientists, often in collaboration with institutions like ISC-CNR, IMT Lucca, and the Network Science community.
Filippo Menczer is a Professor of Informatics and Computer Science and Director of the Center for Complex Networks and Systems Research at Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing. He maintains courtesy appointments in Cognitive Science and Physics, and is affiliated with the Center for Data and Search Informatics and the Biocomplexity Institute. Additionally, he holds a Fellowship at the ISI Foundation in Torino, Italy. His research spans computational analysis of digital ecosystems with emphasis on: Web Science: structural and behavioral analysis of internet-scale systems Social Media Dynamics: information diffusion, meme competition, and attention economy modeling Complex Networks: traffic pattern analysis, popularity dynamics, and social link prediction Publications from 2009-2012 reveal consistent focus on social network analytics and information diffusion mechanisms. Key trends include modeling attention-limited meme competition, bursty popularity patterns in social media, and social link prediction through metadata analysis. His work integrates network science, computational social science, and data mining to decode online behavior. His scientific recognition includes: Fellow of ISI Foundation (2013) He leads the NaN research group within the Center for Complex Networks and Systems Research, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to complex information networks and social media analytics.
Zorana Jovanovic Andersen is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, Department of Public Health, Section of Environmental Health, specializing in Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology. Her research focuses on health impacts of air pollution , noise exposure , and lifestyle factors across large cohorts including the Danish Nurse Cohort and Diet, Health, and Cancer cohort. Primary research areas: Environmental Epidemiology, Breast Cancer Risk, Air Pollution, Noise Studies, Physical Activity Interactions Key projects: Hyperion (road traffic noise), ELAPSE (low-level air pollution), TAPAS (climate-transportation health risks) Research Themes She investigates long-term exposure to air pollution and noise in relation to breast cancer , diabetes , cardiovascular disease , and brain cancer , while exploring how factors like physical activity modify these risks. Recent work includes dementia and COVID-19 mortality analyses. Scientific Contributions Her 15 most recent publications address: 1) Air pollution disparities in Europe 2) Dementia-air pollution links 3) Stroke-noise interactions 4) Airport ultrafine particle exposure 5) Asthma-COPD overlap 6) Breast cancer-mammographic density relationships. Major Grants Danish Working Environment Research Fund (1.79M DKK, 2017) Danish Heart Association (433K DKK, 2016) Danish Council for Independent Research (1.93M DKK, 2015) Teaching & Leadership Course Leader for Data Processing in Health Care and Public Health Informatics at UCPH since 2011. Organized Danish Health Registries seminars and served on scientific committees for environmental conferences.
Thomas Ebel is Professor and Head of the Centre for Industrial Electronics at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) , Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. A leading expert in power electronics, high-voltage engineering and capacitor technology, he directs large, multi-partner research projects and teaches/supervises at both graduate and PhD levels. Education & Career Path Prof. Ebel holds the academic title Dr. rer. nat. and has been appointed full Professor at SDU. He concurrently serves as Head of Section at the Centre for Industrial Electronics, orchestrating cross-disciplinary research teams and infrastructure. Research Interests Power Electronics & Power Conversion: advanced converter topologies, WBG devices (GaN, SiC), high-frequency magnetics, grid-forming control. Dielectric Materials & Capacitors: polymer and hybrid nanocomposite dielectrics, self-healing metallized film capacitors, aluminium electrolytic capacitors, lifetime modelling and reliability. High-Voltage Engineering & Breakdown Physics: breakdown mechanisms in nanocomposites, corona and partial discharge, insulation coordination. IoT & Data-Driven Monitoring: real-time condition monitoring, digital twins, data-driven RUL estimation for power components. Publication Trends Across 133 research outputs (2018-2025) the dominant themes are (i) construction and reliability of 700 V-class aluminium polymer electrolytic capacitors, (ii) GaN-based power converter optimisation, (iii) hybrid AC/DC microgrid control and harmonic mitigation, and (iv) nanocomposite dielectrics for next-generation capacitors. The 15 most recent articles (2025) reinforce these directions while adding socio-technical energy analytics and green-vehicle powertrains. Scientific Awards Tek Innovation Prize 2023 – awarded for outstanding contributions to power electronics research and industrial innovation. Advising & Funding Prof. Ebel currently supervises ~10 PhD candidates and post-docs including L. Tavares, M. A. Khan, R. Maheshwari, S. Mateen, A. N. Pinky and others. He is Principal Investigator or Head Coordinator of six active projects (2024-2027) valued at >€8 M, spanning ultra-high-efficiency drives, hydrogen-PtX converters, self-healing capacitors and hybrid power-plant concepts. Laboratory & Teams He heads the High-Voltage Power Electronics Laboratory at SDU, equipped with 700 V/200 A capacitor test rigs, GaN/SiC converter prototyping benches, and environmental chambers for accelerated ageing studies. The centre collaborates with 20+ industrial partners and coordinates the international IEA Wind Task 50 on hybrid power plants.
Juno Chan is a Research Fellow at the Niels Bohr Institute , University of Copenhagen , specializing in Theoretical High Energy, Astroparticle and Gravitational Physics . Holding a permanent position since 2025, Chan contributes to advanced research in gravitational wave astronomy and neutron star dynamics. Role: PhD Fellow (converted to Research Fellow) Location: Blegdamsvej 17, Copenhagen Ø Contact: chun.lung.chan@nbi.ku.dk , +45 35 32 87 21 Chan's research focuses on gravitational wave detection , neutron star magnetohydrodynamics , and gravitational lensing in astrophysical contexts. Key contributions include: Developing gravitational wave detection algorithms in lensed systems Modeling magnetized rotating neutron stars with relativistic MHD simulations Curating the LensCAT catalog for known gravitational lenses Multi-messenger lensing studies through LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaborations Publications and Research Trends Chan's 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise in gravitational wave astronomy , neutron star physics , and computational astrophysics . The work involves: Waveform analysis for lensed events MHD simulations of compact objects Multi-messenger lensing frameworks Signal processing for detector networks Cosmological implications of lensing Collaborations span international institutions in gravitational wave networks, with frequent contributions to Physical Review D and Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society . No formal awards or student mentorship details are publicly available.
Katja Hose is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University's Technical Faculty of IT and Design. Her research focuses on Data, Knowledge and Web Engineering with specializations in AI for the People and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She maintains an active research profile with numerous publications and projects. Department of Computer Science Technical Faculty of IT and Design Aalborg University Research areas: Query Processing, Semantic Web, Linked Data, Knowledge Graphs Professor Hose's research interests center on knowledge representation, semantic web technologies, and AI applications. Her work spans from theoretical database systems to practical applications in healthcare, environmental assessment, and microbial data analysis. She has made significant contributions to knowledge graphs, large language models, and semantic search technologies, with particular emphasis on addressing hallucinations in AI systems and improving table search in semantic data lakes. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating knowledge graphs with large language models, developing evaluation frameworks for AI hallucinations, and applying data science to diverse domains including healthcare and environmental sustainability. Her research bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications that address real-world challenges. NLP4KGC Best Paper Award (2023) ESWC 2023 Best Demo Award (2023) 2020 AMiner AI 2000 Most Influential Scholars AIME 2020 Best Paper Nomination (2020) ESWC 2019 Best Demo Award Nomination (2019) Professor Hose leads multiple significant research projects including ARISTOTLE (AI for clinical risk assessment), DarkScience (microbial data analysis), and the Poul Due Jensen Professorate in Big Data and AI. She has supervised numerous PhD students and collaborates extensively across disciplines, particularly in healthcare applications of AI and environmental assessment technologies. Her research has attracted substantial funding from sources like Villum Fonden and Danish E-infrastructure Cooperation. She is actively involved in several interdisciplinary research teams, including collaborations with microbiologists on microbial dark matter projects and with environmental scientists on digital environmental assessment systems. Her work on the ARISTOTLE project demonstrates strong connections between AI research and clinical applications, while her DarkScience project bridges computer science with microbiology.
Professor Eigil Kaas is affiliated with the Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhagen . His work spans climate dynamics , numerical weather prediction (NWP) , and atmospheric modeling . As former Section Head of Climate and Computational Geophysics , he leads research on climate-chemistry coupling and sea ice impacts. Education : MSc (1987) and PhD (1993) in Meteorology from University of Copenhagen Research Focus : Climate dynamics and physics Numerical methods in atmospheric models Machine learning for weather prediction Arctic sea ice-climate interactions Thunderstorm electricity and radiation Coupled atmosphere-ocean modeling Article Trends : Recent work combines neural networks with radiative transfer optimization Focus on storm dynamics and gamma-ray flashes Extreme precipitation modeling under climate change Pioneering tidal flow studies in Faroe Island fjords Teaching Legacy : Instructor of Atmospheric Physics and Dynamical Meteorology courses Developed zonally averaged climate model for educational use Mentored 12 PhD/MSc students with DMI/ECMWF collaborations Professional Roles : Chairman of BFI Group 28 (Geosciences & Climate) Scientific Advisory Committee member at ECMWF Project lead in EU ENSEMBLES and PEGASOS initiatives
Per Lynggaard is a Professor of Electronics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) , leading the B.Eng. program in Electronics. Previously, he held an Associate Professor role at Aalborg University, combining academic excellence with a robust industrial career in technical-scientific research and development. Education: M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (EE and IT) Ph.D. in Electronics from Aalborg University Research Interests: Focus on Integrated Circuit Design, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), Machine Learning, IoT, and Smart City Technologies . His work emphasizes energy-efficient systems, cybersecurity in IoT, AI-driven interference mitigation, and sustainable energy harvesting solutions. He has contributed to UN Sustainable Development Goals through projects addressing smart infrastructure and environmental monitoring. Projects & Collaborations: Leads and participates in EU-funded initiatives such as InnoTech (2023–2025) for green transition solutions and TransportTech (2023–2026) for Industry 4.0 logistics. Active in cybersecurity research via projects like Jamming Against Critical Wireless Communication , aiming to protect critical infrastructure. Awards: Recognized with multiple honors and rewards during his industrial career, though specific names are not listed. His work has been cited widely, with notable impact in IoT security and energy-efficient systems. Advising & Grants: Supervises Turnip T.N. in a PhD project on 6G security protocols. Engaged in securing funding for projects like F2D2: The Community for Dynamic Data (2021–2030), focusing on dynamic data systems and cybersecurity. Labs & Teams: Collaborates in interdisciplinary teams such as the InnoTech TaskForce and F2D2 Community , advancing IoT and AI integration. His research bridges academia and industry, with outputs spanning smart cities, healthcare IoT, and sustainable energy systems.
