جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ofosuhene Okofrobour Apentengمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Mathematical Epidemiology
• Infectious Disease Modeling
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ofosuhene Okofrobour Apenteng serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Animal Welfare and Disease Control within the Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Animal Health Economics (TIPTON) research group. His work bridges mathematical modeling, veterinary science, and economic analysis to address critical challenges in infectious disease dynamics and antimicrobial resistance. Dr. Apenteng's research centers on advanced mathematical epidemiology, developing parameter estimation techniques for multiscale disease modeling spanning within-host mechanisms to population-level transmission. He investigates how human and animal movement influences pathogen spread—including tourism impacts on HIV, migrant effects on disease networks, and livestock trade on antimicrobial resistance—while creating surveillance systems for AMR detection in Danish agriculture. His methodological expertise encompasses numerical simulation analysis, control strategy assessment, and comorbidity-adjusted economic modeling. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a cohesive research trajectory applying quantitative approaches to One Health challenges: modeling ESBL-producing E. coli transmission in livestock, quantifying foot-and-mouth disease economic losses in Ethiopia, analyzing Salmonella spread through cattle networks, and identifying African swine fever risk factors using public datasets. These works demonstrate expertise in compartmental modeling, social network analysis, and data linkage techniques across veterinary, public health, and economic domains. Dr. Apenteng actively supervises doctoral research and secures major international funding, currently leading work packages in two HORIZON Europe projects: BIOSECURE (enhancing livestock biosecurity) and WiLiMan-ID (studying wildlife-livestock-human disease interfaces). Previously, he contributed to EU initiatives like Promoting One Health in Europe through joint actions on foodborne zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance, collaborating with authorities including EFSA and national veterinary services. Based at Grønnegårdsvej 8 in Frederiksberg, he operates within the TIPTON group's interdisciplinary framework, combining metagenomics surveillance, economic impact assessment, and mathematical modeling to develop practical disease control strategies for livestock production systems globally.

• Educational Psychology
• Virtual Reality
• Extended Reality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Guido Makransky is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen. He serves as the leader of the Virtual Learning Lab (VLL) and heads the SCOPE (Social, Cultural, Organisational, Personality and Educational Psychology) section within the department. His academic journey includes positions as Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen (2018-2022) and at the University of Southern Denmark (2014-2017), and Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Denmark (2012-2014). Makransky earned his PhD in Psychology/Psychometrics from the University of Twente in 2012, an MSc in I/O Psychology from San Diego State University in 2004, and a BA in Psychology from the University of Georgia in 2000. His research focuses on how emerging technologies influence learning and behavioral change, with particular emphasis on virtual and extended reality, immersive simulations, and generative AI. His research interests span educational psychology, educational technology, virtual reality applications in learning, behavioral change interventions, and environmental psychology. Makransky's work combines controlled laboratory studies with real-world experiments in classrooms and organizations, integrating theories from educational psychology with contemporary measurement methods. His research aims to generate evidence-based insights that can guide educators, instructional designers, and policymakers in developing better learning experiences. Analysis of Makransky's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the theoretical foundations of immersive learning, particularly examining how embodiment, interactivity, and collaboration in virtual environments affect learning outcomes. His work spans multiple disciplines including educational psychology, health communication, environmental psychology, and human-computer interaction, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of his research on emerging technologies. Makransky has secured significant research funding from various prestigious sources including the Tryg Foundation, EIT Health, Data+, Innovation Fund Denmark, and Eurostars. His grants focus on diverse applications of virtual reality in education, health communication, and behavioral change interventions. As leader of the Virtual Learning Lab, Makransky directs a research team investigating the mechanisms of collaboration, learning, and behavioral change when using emerging technologies. His lab combines theoretical development with empirical testing to create evidence-based guidelines for educational technology implementation.

• Epidemiology
• Childhood adversity
• Public health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Leonie K. Elsenburg serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health, Section of Epidemiology at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, and concurrently as Assistant Professor in the Department of Public and Occupational Health at Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam. Dr. Elsenburg's research program investigates the association between childhood adversity and health outcomes across the lifespan. Her work examines how exposure to poverty, family illness or death, and parental divorce relate to obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental health conditions, educational attainment, and labor market outcomes. She employs sophisticated epidemiological methods to model longitudinal trajectories of adversity exposure and health outcomes, with particular emphasis on understanding exposure to multiple adversities simultaneously. Primary Research Frameworks: Life course epidemiology of childhood adversity Mechanisms linking early adversity to health outcomes Register-based cohort methodology Longitudinal mediation analysis Subgroup identification through trajectory modeling Her current work centers on the DANLIFE project, a Danish nationwide register-based cohort study that combines annual childhood adversity exposure data with comprehensive health and social outcome information extending into young adulthood. Through this project, she identifies subgroups with differential adversity exposure patterns and examines associations between childhood adversity and subsequent health and social outcomes. Dr. Elsenburg's educational background includes a PhD in Epidemiology from University Medical Center Groningen and Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute, a Research Master in Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology from University of Groningen, and a Bachelor's degree in Natural and Social Sciences from University of Amsterdam. Her publication record demonstrates significant research productivity with multiple 2025 publications across high-impact journals including The Lancet Public Health and Social Science & Medicine. Her work has implications for developing targeted interventions addressing the long-term consequences of childhood adversity.

Lars Jørn Jensenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Vascular Physiology
• Arteriolar Tone Regulation
• Ion Channel Function in Blood Vessels
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lars Jørn Jensen serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. His research centers on arteriolar tone regulation mechanisms in vascular physiology, with emphasis on ion channel dynamics in blood pressure and flow responses. Dr. Jensen's educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Physiology, University of Copenhagen (1999) M.Sc. in Biology, University of Copenhagen (1995) His primary research investigates how small arterioles detect changes in blood pressure, flow, and oxygen levels through $$\\text{K}^{+}$$ channel modulation and $$\\text{Ca}^{2+}$$ signaling in vascular walls. Current work examines myogenic responses , flow-mediated vasodilatation , and mechano-reception using porcine artery models to simulate human vascular diseases like hypertension and obesity-related dysfunction. Recent publications (2024-2025) focus on vascular aging mechanisms and obesity-induced dysfunction using pressure myography techniques. His two-decade publication history reveals consistent investigation of ion channels (particularly T-type $$\\text{Ca}^{2+}$$ and TRP channels) in vascular tone regulation, evolving toward pathological applications in metabolic disorders. Dr. Jensen has supervised Ph.D., Master's, and Bachelor students while securing DKK 5.3 million in research funding from the Danish Medical Research Council and private foundations. His laboratory employs pressure myography, calcium imaging, and organoid culture of small arteries under physiological flow conditions. Professional affiliations include the American Physiological Society, North American Vascular Biology Organization, and Danish Cardiovascular Research Academy.

• Image Analysis
• Computational Modelling
• Geometry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Michael Alscher is a PhD fellow and Guest Researcher at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, specializing in the Image Analysis, Computational Modelling and Geometry research group. His research focuses on: Physics-integrated deformable image registration Collision constraint handling in medical imaging Computational geometry for discontinuity management Diffeomorphism-based transformation models Realistic simulation of anatomical structures Alscher's work bridges computational mathematics and medical imaging, developing frameworks that enforce physical plausibility during image alignment. His approaches prevent anatomical intersections in deformable registration by incorporating collision constraints and discontinuity management, significantly advancing medical image analysis where structural integrity is critical. This research enables more accurate surgical planning and diagnostic applications through physics-aware computational models. His 2023-2025 publications demonstrate consistent innovation in physics-constrained registration, with his 2025 PhD thesis establishing foundational methodologies later refined in journal publications. The work shows strong interdisciplinary connections between computer vision, biomechanics, and clinical imaging. Alscher collaborates extensively with researchers including Petersen, Lauze, Erleben, and Darkner within Copenhagen's computational imaging ecosystem, contributing to the department's leadership in geometric image analysis.

• Hydrogeology
• Groundwater Modeling
• Environmental Hydrology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Torben Obel Sonnenborg serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management (Geology section) at the University of Copenhagen, with concurrent affiliation at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS). Contact details include phone +4591333635 and emails tso@ign.ku.dk , tso@geus.dk , located at Øster Voldgade 10, 1350 København K. His research expertise spans: Hydrogeology Groundwater Modeling Environmental Hydrology Water Resources Management Geological Modeling Urban Hydrology Specializing in numerical modeling and uncertainty analysis, his work integrates machine learning with hydrostratigraphic data to address urban groundwater challenges and agricultural contamination risks. Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals a methodological emphasis on quantifying interpretation uncertainties in 3D geological models, developing data-driven approaches for urban groundwater prediction, and assessing climate impacts on coastal aquifers. His collaborative work frequently appears in leading hydrology journals including Hydrology and Earth System Sciences and Water Resources Research , demonstrating cross-disciplinary integration of field measurements with simulation frameworks. No scientific awards or student mentoring activities are documented in available sources. Research funding details remain unspecified despite active project involvement evidenced by recent field-based studies. He contributes to integrated research teams at the University of Copenhagen and GEUS, focusing on Denmark's groundwater sustainability challenges including saltwater intrusion mapping, urban hydrogeology, and land-atmosphere interaction modeling through initiatives like cosmic-ray neutron soil moisture monitoring.

• Astrophysics
• Theoretical Astrophysics
• High-Energy Astrophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Clément Alexandre Bonnerot serves as a Guest researcher at the Niels Bohr Institute's Niels Bohr International Academy, University of Copenhagen, specializing in theoretical and observational astrophysics with emphasis on extreme gravitational phenomena. His research centers on tidal disruption events (TDEs), where stellar bodies are torn apart by supermassive black holes. Key investigations include relativistic hydrodynamics of debris streams, accretion disc formation mechanisms, and multi-wavelength emission signatures. Bonnerot employs advanced numerical simulations to model general relativistic effects, black hole spin dynamics, and collision-induced outflows, bridging theoretical frameworks with observational data from X-ray and radio telescopes. Analysis of his 8 recent publications (2022-2024) reveals dominant focus on TDE physics, with growing integration of AGN disc modeling techniques. The Nature-published study on quasi-periodic X-ray eruptions demonstrates impactful observational contributions, while his pAGN computational framework advances theoretical modeling capabilities. Collaborative patterns show extensive international partnerships across 44+ co-authors per major study. As part of the Niels Bohr International Academy's theoretical physics ecosystem, Bonnerot contributes to Copenhagen's leadership in gravitational astrophysics research through active participation in interdisciplinary seminars and computational working groups.

• Electrocatalysis
• Surface Science
• CO2 Reduction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amanda Schramm Petersen is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on atomic-scale electrocatalysis with emphasis on CO 2 reduction, hydrogen evolution, and oxygen reduction reactions. She maintains an active research profile with publications spanning experimental and computational electrochemistry. Her research interests center on electrochemical interface phenomena at atomic resolution. Key areas include cation/anion effects in non-aqueous electrolytes, surface strain engineering in nanocatalysts, and computational modeling of reaction mechanisms. Her work bridges fundamental surface science with applied energy conversion technologies , particularly for sustainable fuel production and carbon utilization. Analysis of her eight publications (2020-2025) reveals strong focus on electrocatalyst design for energy applications. Her research demonstrates expertise in both ab initio simulations and experimental electrocatalysis , with recurring themes of interfacial engineering, reaction mechanism elucidation, and catalyst stability optimization. The 2025 Nature Catalysis paper on cation-mediated CO 2 reduction represents her most impactful recent work. Dr. Petersen's academic foundation includes a 2023 PhD thesis titled The Electrochemical Interface at the Atomic-Scale from the University of Copenhagen. Her collaborative network spans multiple international institutions, with frequent co-authorship with Professor Jens K. Nørskov and Professor Jan Rossmeisl's research groups.

• Forensic radiology
• CT-scanning in forensic pathology
• Cranial and CNS lesions from blunt trauma
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christina Jacobsen is an Associate Professor and State-appointed Chief Forensic Pathologist at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Department of Forensic Medicine. She holds both an M.D. and Ph.D. and has established herself as a leading expert in forensic pathology with a focus on advanced imaging techniques. University: University of Copenhagen School: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Department: Department of Forensic Medicine Position: Associate Professor and State-appointed Chief Forensic Pathologist Dr. Jacobsen's primary research interests focus on the application of advanced imaging technologies in forensic pathology. Her work specifically addresses: Forensic radiology, particularly CT-scanning applications in forensic pathology Cranial and CNS lesions resulting from blunt trauma Cardiac MRI applications in cases of sudden death Her research integrates medical imaging with traditional forensic pathology to improve diagnostic accuracy and provide more comprehensive medico-legal assessments. She has developed expertise in post-mortem imaging interpretation and has contributed significantly to establishing standards in forensic radiology. Dr. Jacobsen's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the technical aspects of forensic imaging, with particular attention to CT scanning accuracy, 3D reconstructions, and the application of biomechanical modeling to understand injury mechanisms. Her work bridges the gap between engineering approaches and traditional pathology, creating innovative methods for forensic investigation. Scientific Awards Legat (December 2005) TODE-legat (March 2005) Legat (September 2005) Dr. Jacobsen actively supervises students at all levels, providing guidance for bachelor's and master's projects as well as PhD research. She serves as a peer reviewer for prominent journals including Forensic Science International and Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology. Her professional activities include organizing conferences such as the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging events and participating in specialized workshops on cardiovascular pathology and forensic radiology techniques. As State-appointed Chief Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Jacobsen plays a critical role in Denmark's forensic medical system, providing expert consultation and helping to establish protocols for forensic investigations across the country.

Daniela Fiedlerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biology Education
• Evolution Education
• Science Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniela Fiedler is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Science Education at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. Her work focuses on empirical research in biology education with particular emphasis on evolutionary biology teaching and learning across school and university contexts. She maintains an active research profile with 27 total research outputs including journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. Her research centers on quantitative empirical studies examining the development and influence of learners' biological knowledge, particularly regarding threshold concepts like randomness and probability in evolutionary biology. Additional research interests include attitudes toward evolution, the impact of religious identity on evolution acceptance, and how digital learning environments can support biology education. Her work bridges educational theory with practical classroom applications in science teaching. An analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on conceptual understanding in evolution education, with particular attention to children's misconceptions, assessment tools for measuring evolutionary understanding, and the integration of cognitive science principles into biology teaching. Her research employs both quantitative and mixed-methods approaches, often with international collaborations, and demonstrates growing impact in science education research as evidenced by citations in key journals. Fiedler is actively engaged in academic service, recently participating as a member of the organizing committee for the Unfinished Business 2025 conference. While specific grant information isn't provided in the available text, her publication record suggests involvement in research projects examining evolution education across multiple educational contexts and populations.

Frederik van der Bomمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Agronomy
• Soil Science
• Plant Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Frederik van der Bom is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Section for Crop Sciences, at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. His research addresses what he describes as 'arguably the biggest challenge facing humanity'—sustainably using agricultural land to enhance global food security in the face of climate change. Dr. van der Bom's research centers on Genotype × Environment × Management interactions as the fundamental basis of crop productivity. His work integrates laboratory, greenhouse, and field experimentation to advance understanding of crop productivity and nutrient cycling in soils. Key research areas include: Interactions between plant roots, soil nutrients, and abiotic factors (water, temperature) affecting crop resource use, yields, and yield stability The role of plant residues, rhizodeposition, and mineral/organic inputs in carbon and nutrient cycling Development of advanced methodologies for investigating plant-soil interactions in realistic field environments His recent publications reveal a strong focus on root architecture, phosphorus dynamics, and nutrient acquisition in cereal crops, employing cutting-edge techniques like synchrotron-based 3D X-ray computed tomography. His research demonstrates how root system characteristics interact with environmental conditions to influence crop performance under resource constraints. Dr. van der Bom has secured significant research funding including a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (RootOutP, 2022-2025), projects on carbon sequestration in crop mixtures (2022-2024), and a tenure-track start package from the Novo Nordisk Foundation (2023-2026). He maintains external academic connections as an Honorary Fellow/Lecturer at the University of Queensland (2022-present), following previous positions there as a Research Fellow (2021-2022) and Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2018-2021). His work has received media attention through coverage in 'New research a key to nutrient management' (2022) and 'Northern research goes to the root of the matter' (2021), highlighting practical applications for farmers and agricultural systems.

• Obstetric Anaesthesia
• Epidural Analgesia Management
• Simulation-Based Medical Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kim Ekelund serves as Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Anaesthesiology within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. Based at Blegdamsvej 3 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Dr. Ekelund maintains active clinical and research roles in obstetric anaesthesia with email contact kim.ekelund@sund.ku.dk and phone +4527285042. Research focuses on obstetric anaesthesia complications , particularly epidural failure management and maternal mental health biomarkers. Key projects include ESAIC clinical guidelines development, ultrasound-guided procedure phantoms, and simulation-based training evaluation. Recent work integrates predictive modeling for labour dystocia and educational interventions for anaesthesia trainees. Current publications demonstrate strong emphasis on translational clinical research bridging anaesthesiology, obstetrics, and medical education. The 2025 ESAIC guidelines represent international consensus work, while biomarker studies explore novel physiological connections between pregnancy and mental health. Dr. Ekelund actively collaborates across European institutions, evidenced by multi-center publications and international guideline development. Current research networks include anaesthesiology departments across Scandinavia and ESAIC working groups.

• Intrinsically Disordered Proteins
• Transcriptional Regulation
• Plant Stress Responses
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karen Skriver is a Professor in the Department of Biology within the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in biomolecular sciences. Her research group operates from Ole Maaløes Vej 5 in Copenhagen N, with an active ORCID profile (0000-0003-2225-4012) and dedicated research website. Her primary research interests focus on intrinsically disordered proteins, transcriptional regulation mechanisms, and plant stress response systems. Recent work explores conformational entropy in molecular recognition, stereochemistry in protein disorder-order transitions, and evolutionary fine-tuning of residual helical structures. She employs advanced biophysical techniques including NMR spectroscopy and molecular dynamics simulations to investigate protein dynamics. Analysis of her 82 research outputs (62 journal articles, 9 reviews, 6 book chapters) reveals strong emphasis on protein conformational dynamics, with significant publications in Nature , Nature Communications , and Nucleic Acids Research . Her 2024-2025 publications demonstrate cutting-edge work on transcription factor regulation through proline-isomerization and allovalent scavenging mechanisms. Conformational entropy in molecular recognition (2023, Current Opinion in Structural Biology ) Evolutionary fine-tuning of residual helix structure (2023, Communications Biology ) Intrinsically disordered proteins in research-integrating teaching (2023, The Biophysicist ) Skriver actively contributes to science education through multilingual writing initiatives in biochemistry bachelor programs and research-integrated teaching frameworks. Her work shows substantial scholarly engagement with 103 Bluesky references, 68 X posts, and significant Mendeley readership across multiple publications.

• Biophysics
• Soft Matter Physics
• Computational Modeling
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Yavor Kirilov Novev serves as a Guest Researcher at the Biocomplexity group within the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, focusing on quantitative modeling of biological and soft matter systems. His research spans Biophysics , Soft Matter Physics , and Computational Modeling , with specialized expertise in cellular mechanotransduction pathways (particularly Rho/YAP signaling) and polymer aggregate dynamics. He employs mathematical frameworks to analyze spatiotemporal phenomena in cellular mechanics and enzymatic degradation processes, bridging theoretical physics with biological applications. Recent publications demonstrate consistent contributions to interdisciplinary modeling, with 2021 work on cellular signaling dynamics and 2020 research on polymer digestion mechanisms. These studies reflect his focus on multi-scale approaches to complex biophysical systems, emphasizing predictive computational techniques. He operates within the Biocomplexity research environment at the Niels Bohr Institute, which specializes in theoretical and quantitative analysis of emergent phenomena in biological contexts.

• Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Social Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Signe Kær Bennetsen is a Guest Researcher in the Section of Epidemiology, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, and a PhD fellow at the Copenhagen Health Complexity Center. Her research addresses critical public health challenges through epidemiological analysis of childhood adversity and its lifelong societal consequences. Her work spans epidemiology , public health , and social determinants of health with emphasis on life course perspectives. Bennetsen investigates how childhood experiences like adversity and poverty shape health trajectories and social outcomes into adulthood using longitudinal cohort studies and simulation modeling. Key methodologies include mediation analysis and population-level data synthesis to identify intervention points for reducing health inequalities. Her 2025 publications demonstrate a cohesive research program examining early-life conditions through Danish nationwide data. Studies analyze childhood adversity's impact on educational disruption, social benefit dependency, and health disparities using advanced statistical approaches. This body of work bridges epidemiological rigor with policy-relevant insights for mitigating social vulnerability across generations. Bennetsen operates within the Copenhagen Health Complexity Center , applying complexity science to public health challenges, and collaborates through the Section of Epidemiology to advance interdisciplinary research on health inequities.