Niels-Ulrik Frigaard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science, specializing in Marine Biology. His research laboratory focuses on the ecophysiology and bioengineering of photosynthetic microorganisms including cyanobacteria, microalgae, and anoxygenic phototrophic bacteria. His research interests center on photosynthetic mechanisms, CO 2 metabolism, and metabolic strategies of photosynthetic microbes. Frigaard investigates how these organisms can be utilized for practical applications in CO 2 capture and biosynthesis of metabolites including pigments, sugars, and other compounds. His methodologies integrate genetic and physiological techniques with biochemical and molecular analyses applied to both laboratory cultures and natural/engineered microbial communities. His publication portfolio demonstrates significant contributions to photobiotechnology, with research spanning from fundamental photosynthetic mechanisms to applied biotechnology. Recent work shows increasing focus on carbon capture applications and metabolic engineering of cyanobacteria for bioproduct synthesis. Dr. Frigaard maintains an active research program with substantial scholarly output, as evidenced by numerous high-impact publications and citations across diverse platforms including Scopus, Mendeley, and Wikipedia. His work has been featured in major news outlets and referenced in patents, indicating significant real-world impact. He leads the Frigaard Lab at the University of Copenhagen, which investigates photosynthetic microorganisms through integrated approaches combining genetic manipulation with physiological and biochemical analyses. The lab maintains strong collaborative networks across multiple countries and research domains.