Carsten Daugaard is a Part-Time Lecturer at the Department of Clinical Research , University of Southern Denmark. He is also affiliated with the Research Unit of Oto Rhino Laryngology at Odense University Hospital (OUH) and Karolinska Institute (KI). His work focuses on auditory research, speech processing, and hearing science. His research explores informational masking in speech intelligibility tests development of technical speech assessment methods auditory perception and hearing loss metrics through collaborations in medical and acoustic research. Key trends in his publications include applications of acoustic analysis to clinical hearing assessment and auditory modeling. He contributes to research at the Odense University Hospital within the Oto Rhino Laryngology Research Unit.
Chris Bang Sørensen is a Visiting Researcher at the Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, with clinical affiliations at Copenhagen University Hospital (KI) and Odense University Hospital (OUH) in the Research unit of Oto Rhino Laryngology (Odense). His research expertise spans: Advanced audiometric testing methodologies User-operated hearing assessment systems Validation of automated audiometry against gold standards Sensory aid effectiveness evaluation Speech-in-noise testing protocols Dr. Sørensen's publication trajectory (2021-2025) reveals a focused research program dedicated to making hearing assessments more accessible through technology. His work systematically compares user-operated audiometry systems with traditional audiologist-administered tests, demonstrating comparable accuracy while increasing practical implementation potential in clinical settings. The research shows particularly strong validation for slider-based audiometry methods and their application in hearing aid fitting protocols. His collaborative network includes prominent researchers at Danish university hospitals, with frequent co-authorship with Pedersen, Schmidt, and Nielsen. While specific grant details and student supervision aren't documented in the available text, his active publication record in top audiology journals suggests ongoing funded research projects focused on translational hearing healthcare solutions.
Stefania Serafin is a Professor at the Department of Architecture and Media Technology, Aalborg University, where she leads the Multisensory Experience Laboratory. Her work focuses on creating inclusive virtual reality systems that enhance communication, well-being, and accessibility for diverse populations including children, youth, and individuals with hearing impairments. University: Aalborg University School: Technical Faculty of IT and Design Department: Architecture and Media Technology Email: sts@create.aau.dk Research Interests: Serafin specializes in virtual reality systems that integrate auditory and haptic feedback, with particular emphasis on applications for hearing-impaired individuals, educational escape rooms, and elder mobility solutions. Her work bridges sensory technology with human-centered design, contributing to fields like music computing, social presence in VR, and multisensory experience engineering. Recent Research Trends: Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications shows increasing focus on hygiene protocols for VR equipment, AI-generated speech realism, and tactile feedback systems for auditory prosthetics. She explores VR applications across education, healthcare, and gaming, with a strong commitment to accessibility and well-being metrics. Scientific Awards: Best Use of Sound - Academic (2023) Best Papers Award (DAFx20in21) (2021) Danish Sound Prize (2021) 3D User Interfaces Contest Winner (2015) Advising & Grants: Serafin supervises multiple PhD students and has secured major funding from the Independent Research Foundation of Denmark and Velux Stiftung for projects like Audio-Only VR for Blind Gamers and the Telecyclette initiative. She actively participates in peer review, conference organization, and sensory technology standardization. Laboratory: She directs Aalborg University's Multisensory Experience Laboratory, which develops VR systems that combine audio, haptics, and olfactory feedback to improve quality of life metrics.
Birgit Anette Rasmussen serves as Professor of Indo-European Studies at the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen. Her research examines language-culture interfaces with emphasis on Indo-European social structures through lexical analysis. 1999: DPhil, University of Copenhagen 1977: MA in Indo-European Linguistics, University of Copenhagen 1974: BA in Indo-European Comparative Linguistics, University of Copenhagen Her core research spans Indo-European morphology (especially nominal word formation), morphophonemics (laryngeal theory and consonantal alternations), lexicon/palaeolinguistics (kinship terms and social institutions), and Classical Armenian linguistics. She reconstructs cultural elements through linguistic evidence, focusing on prehistoric European kinship systems and mythological motifs reflected in vocabulary. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal converging trends in Indo-European social anthropology and phonological development, particularly Armenian sound changes. Key themes include kinship terminology, cattle-breeding societies in mythology, and the interplay between sound laws and analogical processes in language evolution. Alexander-von-Humboldt-scholarship (1991-1992) Danish Research Council for the Humanities Research Scholarship (1987-1990) She has supervised doctoral candidates including Jan Heegaard (Kalasha), Adam Hyllested (Indo-Uralic), and Bjarne S. Hansen (Germanic/Nordic), plus six Marie Curie postdocs. Current funding includes the Velux Foundation project 'Individual, kin and family in prehistoric Europe' and Danish Research Council grants for Indo-European linguistic research. As leader of the 'Roots of Europe' centre of excellence since 2010 and coordinator of Copenhagen's Indo-European Studies program, she directs international collaborations with archaeologists (Kristian Kristiansen, James Mallory) and linguists (Joshua Katz, Michael Janda) on interdisciplinary projects bridging linguistics, archaeology, and mythology.
Martin Muderspach Thellefsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communication within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen. His research critically examines the philosophical foundations of knowledge organization systems through the integration of pragmatic semiotics (Peircean tradition) and domain-analytic frameworks. Thellefsen investigates how assumptions about reality shape information systems, advocating for epistemologically sound and ethically responsible design principles. Education: 2010: PhD, Royal School of Library and Information Science, Aalborg 1998: Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) 1994: Supplementary Education in Rhetoric, Communication and Mediation 1990: Graduated Librarian Research Focus: Thellefsen's work centers on the tension between technological classification approaches and socially constructed knowledge. Core areas include epistemology of information, knowledge organization systems, pragmatic semiotics, sociotechnical systems, and critical analysis of information technologies. His research emphasizes context-aware frameworks that accommodate the dynamic nature of human meaning-making. Publications: Thellefsen's recent articles demonstrate a consistent focus on semiotic analyses of information concepts, knowledge representation, and interdisciplinary boundaries in information science. His works frequently revisit foundational theories (e.g., Belkin's information concept) through pragmatic semeiotic lenses, exploring ontological commitments and epistemological implications across evolving knowledge organization paradigms.
Birger Langkjær is an Associate Professor in Film Studies at the Department of Communication (formerly Department of Media, Cognition and Communication) at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Humanities. He has held this position since 2009, following previous appointments as Associate Professor in Media Studies at the Department of Scandinavian Studies and Linguistics (2002-2009) and Assistant Professor in Media Studies (1999-2001). His primary research interests span cognitive film and media theory, including ecological perception, affordances, emotion, metaphors, and narration. He has a special focus on Danish cinema with emphasis on realism and genre films, film sound and music, and art film theory. His current research projects include studies on action film and affordances, Susanne Bier's melodramas, music in Lars von Trier's films, audience engagement in TV-series, experimental approaches to match-on-action editing, and foley sounds. Langkjær's extensive publication record includes 73 research outputs across various formats, with recent work focusing on Nordic art film comedy, cognitive approaches to film editing, and contemporary Danish cinema. His research often combines theoretical frameworks with experimental methods, particularly in studying audience engagement through physiological measurements. He has held significant editorial roles including Editor-in-Chief at MedieKultur (2007-2011) and board member of SoundEffects (2011-2012). Langkjær co-organized the research group Cognition and Audiovisual Media (CAM) and headed the research network on Film, experimental designs and quantitative analysis (2013-2016). As an educator, Langkjær teaches Fiction Theory and Analysis at the BA level and supervises MA theses. His teaching experience spans Culture and Communication theory, Film and Audiovisual Aesthetics, and specialized seminars at both undergraduate and graduate levels since 1994. Since 2011, he has provided pedagogical supervision for assistant professors. Langkjær has been actively involved in research administration, serving on study boards, coordinating film and media studies programs, and participating in accreditation processes for film and media degree programs. He has also served as an external examiner at multiple Danish universities and as a peer reviewer for numerous academic publishers and journals.
Dea Jespersen serves as a PhD fellow at the Centre for Internationalisation and Parallel Language Use (CIP) within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen, with an external affiliation at University College Copenhagen since January 2019. Her research centers on language acquisition, foreign language pedagogy, language assessment, and digital writing processes in L2 English and French, utilizing keystroke logging methodologies to analyze cognitive writing processes. Her primary research investigates students' perceptions of grammar instruction in language classrooms, classroom assessment design, and the impact of digital tools on language learning. Recent work examines how Internet access affects L2 writing complexity, the role of subtitles in developing listening comprehension, and practical assessment activities for language educators. She employs mixed-methods approaches combining qualitative classroom observations with quantitative keystroke logging data. Analysis of her publications reveals strong emphasis on practical applications in language teaching, with frequent collaboration with researchers like S. Dimova and L. S. Brok. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and classroom practice, particularly in Danish-language educational contexts while maintaining international relevance through English-language publications in journals such as Apples – Journal of Applied Language Studies and Acta Didactica Norden . As a core member of CIP, she contributes to research on multilingualism and parallel language use (Danish/English) in higher education, focusing on how language policies impact teaching practices and student learning outcomes in Scandinavian academic settings.
Maise Johansen serves as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen, operating from Nørre Allé 51, Copenhagen. Her academic work centers on movement-based interventions for vulnerable populations, particularly children and families within asylum centers, through the research group Sport, Individual & Society. Her research interests span refugee studies, child psychology, and movement therapy, with emphasis on ethical qualitative methodologies and trauma-informed approaches. She investigates how holistic playful movement activities foster emotional well-being, social integration, and attachment security among asylum-seeking children, prioritizing cultural sensitivity and participatory frameworks in therapeutic contexts. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on movement-singing games and holistic activities as vehicles for joy, presence, and supportive interaction in asylum settings. Recurring themes include the critical role of attachment processes in family movement therapy, emotional immersion in children's groups, and methodological innovations for ethically sound research with vulnerable minors. Scientific awards: No awards were documented in the source material. Advising and grants: The provided text contains no information regarding student supervision, grant funding, or research budgets. Labs and teams: Johansen collaborates extensively with the Danish Red Cross Asylum (Røde Kors Asyl) and interdisciplinary teams including psychologists Helle Winther and Lea G. Baumgarten. Her work manifests through community-based movement practices documented across Denmark's asylum infrastructure.
Elodie Floriane Mandel-Briefer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, Ecology and Evolution at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. She joined the university in 2019, taking over the Behavioural Ecology group from Prof. Torben Dabelsteen after moving from ETH Zurich. Her research focuses on cognition and vocal communication in mammals and birds, with particular interest in how animals use vocal signals to encode information about identity, quality, and emotional states. Her research interests include: Animal Cognition and Vocal Communication Emotional Expression in Animal Vocalizations Bioacoustics and Nonlinear Phenomena in Vocal Signals Machine Learning Applications in Bioacoustics Animal Welfare and Conservation Applications Dr. Mandel-Briefer's recent work demonstrates a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining behavioral ecology, bioacoustics, and machine learning. Her publications span diverse taxa including mammals (meerkats, ungulates), birds, and marine mammals (whales), revealing common principles in vocal communication across species. She has made significant contributions to understanding how emotional states are encoded in animal vocalizations and how these signals influence social interactions. Her editorial service includes: Editor for Animal Behaviour Journal (2019-2022) Editor for Frontiers in Veterinary Science Journal (2017-present) Editor for Scientific Reports Journal (2016-2019) Dr. Mandel-Briefer leads the Behavioural Ecology group at the University of Copenhagen, which focuses on vertebrate behavior with projects combining acoustic communication, emotions, cognition, and social interactions. Her research has practical applications for animal welfare and conservation efforts, as evidenced by her work on carnivore conservation in Kruger National Park using citizen science approaches.
Asgerd Gudiksen serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Humanities. Her research focuses on Danish dialectology, word formation, language change, and lexicography, with continuous contributions since her 1998 Ph.D. on -et derivations in Danish dialects and subsequent appointments at the Institute for Danish Dialect Research. Dr. Gudiksen earned her Ph.D. in 1998 after which she was appointed lecturer ( adjunkt ) at the Institute for Danish Dialect Research (now Department of Dialect Research), later promoted to senior lecturer ( lektor ) in 2001. Her academic trajectory remains centered at the University of Copenhagen within Nordic linguistic studies. Her research explores Danish dialect variation—particularly insular dialects—through rigorous analysis of word formation processes and historical language change. She specializes in cultural lexicography, documenting vocabulary related to food traditions (e.g., julekage ), beverages, and daily routines across dialect regions. Her methodological approach combines traditional dialectology with digital corpus linguistics, as evidenced by her work on the Ømålsordbogen dictionary project and CorDiale corpus. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal concentrated efforts in preserving endangered dialect vocabulary through bibliographic projects, dictionary reviews, and cultural semantic studies. Her editorial leadership of Danske Talesprog and LEDA-nyt journals demonstrates commitment to advancing dialectological scholarship while analyzing how everyday lexicons reflect regional identity and sociolinguistic evolution. Scientific awards: No specific honors or fellowships were documented in the provided materials. Regarding academic mentorship and funding, the available records indicate extensive editorial and peer-review activities but do not specify Ph.D. students or grant-supported research projects. Her leadership in journal editorship and conference organization suggests active engagement in scholarly community development. Dr. Gudiksen contributes significantly to major linguistic infrastructure including the Ømålsordbogen (Dictionary of Danish Insular Dialects) and CorDiale corpus project, which digitizes historical dialect recordings and textual resources. These initiatives form critical research infrastructure for ongoing studies in Danish dialectology, supporting both academic research and public access to linguistic heritage through digital humanities approaches.
