Sadegh Talebi is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the Machine Learning Section at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen . His research focuses on theoretical aspects of reinforcement learning, Markov decision processes, online learning, stochastic multi-armed bandit problems, and resource allocation in networks. Education BSc in Electrical Engineering (minor: Electronics) from Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) (2004) MSc in Electrical Engineering (minor: Communication Systems) from Sharif University of Technology (2006) PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Department of Automatic Control at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (supervised by Alexandre Proutiere and Mikael Johansson) Research Specializes in theoretical foundations of reinforcement learning and online learning Key contributions in stochastic optimization, MDPs, and bandit algorithms Collaborates on applications in resource allocation and quantum computing Publications include high-impact work on offline RL, differentially private exploration, and scalable MDP solutions in journals like Neural Processing Letters and conferences such as NeurIPS and UAI.
Tove Hels is an Associate Professor in the Department of the Built Environment at the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University, Denmark. She is a key member of the Traffic Research Group, focusing on transportation safety, road user behavior, and traffic policy. Her work bridges engineering, public health, and social science to improve road safety outcomes. Research Interests: Her research spans traffic safety, cyclist-motorist interactions, speed enforcement, accident risk modeling, and the impact of vehicle technologies. She investigates both infrastructure design and behavioral factors influencing road safety, with a strong emphasis on data-driven analysis and policy evaluation. The recent publications reveal a consistent focus on improving cyclist safety through infrastructure (e.g., advanced stop boxes, roundabout design), addressing under-reporting of traffic injuries, and evaluating behavioral interventions for speeding. Her work integrates epidemiological methods, statistical modeling, and real-world policy applications. Scientific Contributions: Principal Investigator in the Danmarks Trafikulykker cohort study (2025–2029) Project participant in EASE: Intervention against speed offenders (2019–2025) Author of over 29 research outputs including journal articles, reports, and policy briefs Frequent contributor to national media and advisory bodies like Dansk Vejforening Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, her leadership in major funded research projects indicates a supervisory role in training junior researchers. She has secured and contributed to significant research grants related to traffic safety monitoring and intervention evaluation. Labs and Teams: She is part of the Traffic Research Group at Aalborg University, collaborating closely with researchers such as H. Lahrmann, T.K.O. Madsen, and A.V. Olesen. The group conducts field studies, data linkage projects, and policy evaluations with national impact.
Fariba Karimi is a Professor of Social Data Science at Graz University of Technology and leads the Algorithmic Fairness research group at the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) in Vienna. Her work sits at the intersection of computational social science, network science, and AI ethics, with a strong focus on fairness, inequality, and bias in algorithmic systems. She holds a PhD in Physics and Computational Science from Umeå University, Sweden (2015), and was a Postdoctoral Researcher at GESIS – Leibniz Institute for Social Sciences, Germany. Her research combines large-scale data analysis, agent-based modeling, and network science to study how social structures and algorithms interact to shape disparities, particularly for underrepresented groups. Computational Social Science Algorithmic Fairness and Bias Network Science and Homophily Digital Humanism Urban Inequality and Implicit Bias Gender and Age Equity in Academia Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on understanding and mitigating algorithmic and structural inequities. Themes include the visibility of minorities in networks, the impact of segregation on health and cognition, gender citation gaps in physics, and the development of fair ranking and recommendation systems. She employs interdisciplinary methods to analyze both digital and real-world social systems. Fariba Karimi has received several prestigious recognitions, including: Young Scientist Award from the German Physical Society (2023) ERC Starting Grant (2024) Nomination for the Hedy Lamarr Award (2021) She leads the 'Humanized Algorithms' project at CSH, funded by the ERC, and co-leads an EU Horizon project (MAMMOth) on multi-criteria fairness in AI. She advises PhD researchers such as Lisette Espín-Noboa and collaborates with institutions like the University of Mannheim and the Centre for Social Sciences. Her work contributes to both academic knowledge and practical solutions for fairer AI systems and more equitable societies.
Michael Obersteiner is Professor and Director of the Environmental Change Institute (ECI) at the University of Oxford, where he leads interdisciplinary research on climate change, ecosystems, and sustainability. He previously served as Director of the Ecosystems Services and Management (ESM) Program at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), a position he held since 2011. His research focuses on biophysical and economic modeling of terrestrial ecosystems, forestry, agriculture, and integrated assessment, with strong applications in environmental policy. His work supports science-based decision-making for institutions including the European Commission, WWF, and OECD. He has published over 250 scientific papers and is recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate. The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on climate change mitigation, sustainable land use, carbon sequestration, and policy modeling. Key trends include the integration of economic and ecological models, scenario analysis for global change, and the role of land-based solutions in achieving climate targets. His work frequently bridges science and policy, emphasizing actionable insights. Highly Cited Researcher (Top 1% by citations, Clarivate) Professor Obersteiner has advised numerous national and international organizations, translating complex modeling outputs into policy recommendations. While specific grant details are not listed, his leadership of large-scale programs at IIASA and Oxford indicates substantial funding from public and international bodies. He has mentored researchers and led multidisciplinary teams, though formal student advisees are not named in the text. He has led major research units including the ESM Program at IIASA and now directs the Environmental Change Institute at Oxford, fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary teams focused on global environmental challenges.
Anders Rønn-Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Finance and Center Coordinator at the Center for Statistics at Copenhagen Business School (CBS). He holds a M.Sc. in Statistics from University of Copenhagen and a PhD in Statistics and Probability Theory from Aarhus University. His research focuses on applied probability theory, particularly Lévy-based spatial models, and statistical efficiency analysis. His academic credentials include: M.Sc. in Statistics, University of Copenhagen PhD in Statistics and Probability Theory, Aarhus University Research interests span: Lévy processes and spatial stochastic modeling Extreme value theory applications in finance and natural sciences Nonparametric production frontier analysis Efficiency measurement methodologies His publications (18+ articles) emphasize theoretical probability and statistical applications in efficiency analysis. He has served as external examiner at Aarhus University and Copenhagen University for master’s and PhD examinations (2017–2019). His teaching responsibilities include advanced probability theory courses and statistical methods training for economics students.
Anders Nykjær is a Professor at the Department of Biomedicine , Aarhus University , and Director of the DANDRITE - Nykjær Group . His research focuses on the role of VPS10p-domain receptors, particularly sortilin and SorCS2 , in neuronal viability, neurotrophic signaling, and neurodegenerative diseases. University: Aarhus University Department: Department of Biomedicine Lab: DANDRITE - Nykjær Group Nykjær's work spans neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's, Huntington's), neurotrophic factors (BDNF, NGF), and receptor biology . His studies investigate how receptors like sortilin modulate amyloid-beta catabolism, dopaminergic neuron development, and neurovascular coupling. Recent articles highlight SorCS2 in motor neuron development and progranulin interactions. Article trends include neurovascular signaling (SorCS2 in astrocytic function), neurotrophic receptor dynamics (TrkB/GluN2B/SorCS2 complexes), and cardiovascular-neurological cross-talk (sortilin in atherosclerosis and diabetic retinal degeneration). His methods involve in vivo models, proteomics, and receptor-ligand interaction studies. Scientific contributions emphasize receptor biology in Neurodegenerative disease mechanisms Lipoprotein and neurotrophin receptor trafficking Neurovascular and synaptic signaling pathways
Anders Haug serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Business and Sustainability (DBS) within the University of Southern Denmark's Kolding campus. Having joined the university in 2008 as Assistant Professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Relationship Management before transitioning to his current role in 2010, his academic career spans over 15 years of research and teaching in operations, supply chain, and digital transformation contexts. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical industry applications, particularly in engineer-to-order manufacturing and logistics sectors. Education: PhD in communication, representation and automation of design knowledge (2005-2007) Haug's research centers on information and knowledge management systems, with deep expertise in data quality frameworks, knowledge-based configuration, and digitalization of business processes. His fingerprint reveals distinctive contributions to product configuration systems, digital twin applications, and supply chain resilience—particularly examining how configurators transform warehouse services, manufacturing processes, and product-service ecosystems. Recent work increasingly addresses sustainability through green dynamic capabilities frameworks and life cycle assessment tools, maintaining strong empirical grounding via case studies in Danish manufacturing. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications shows converging trends: digital technologies (configurators, digital twins) are examined through operational performance lenses while addressing sustainability imperatives. These works span operations management, information systems, and strategic management disciplines but consistently prioritize practical implementation frameworks for manufacturing SMEs. The research demonstrates methodological diversity—from conceptual modeling to empirical case studies—with strong industry relevance in logistics, engineering-to-order contexts, and manufacturing digitization. Scientific Awards: Top read paper in Business 2017/18 (Wiley) (2019) Haug has supervised 34 teaching courses between 2018-2024 covering business information systems, digitalization projects, and supply chain management. His academic service includes extensive peer reviewing for conferences like NOFOMA and DRS, plus organizational roles in Nordic business research networks. While specific grant details aren't provided, his 175+ research outputs and industry collaborations (evidenced by consultant work since 2006) indicate substantial research funding engagement. Media contributions on 3D printing and business process efficiency demonstrate effective knowledge transfer to practitioners. Though no dedicated research lab is specified, Haug's extensive co-authorship network—including collaborations on projects like digital twin implementation and configurator development—reveals embeddedness in multiple research collectives. His industry-facing approach manifests through case studies with logistics providers, manufacturer partnerships, and practical frameworks for warehouse service design and supply chain resilience.
Wusheng Yu is a full-time Professor in the Department of Food and Resource Economics at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, holding this position since March 2018 after serving as Associate Professor from 2005-2018. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University (2000) and an MSc in Economics from Renmin University of China (1995). Educational background: PhD in Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA (2000) MSc in Economics, Renmin University of China, Beijing, China (1995) Professor Yu's research centers on international trade, agricultural policy, computable general equilibrium modeling, and climate-food security intersections. He employs advanced quantitative methods to analyze global trade dynamics and environmental policy impacts, with recent work emphasizing geopolitical dimensions of food systems under climate stress. His methodological approach combines empirical analysis with scenario-based modeling to address real-world policy challenges. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Geostrategic assessments of food security amid global tensions, (2) Climate-agriculture policy integration through emission modeling, and (3) Trade mechanism innovations like carbon border adjustments. His work bridges theoretical economics with actionable policy insights, particularly for EU and developing economies. Professor Yu coordinates graduate courses in Advanced International Trade and Applied Trade and Climate Policy Models. His research is funded by the European Union, Danish governmental bodies, and international organizations, operating under an advisory committee with private sector representatives as specified by departmental Terms of Reference. He maintains strict institutional alignment as a full-time permanent employee without external remuneration. His collaborative network spans seven countries with significant engagement in Danish animal food sectors and public authorities. The Section for Production, Markets and Policy at IFRO serves as his primary research hub, facilitating cross-border studies on trade-displacement effects and food demand elasticity modeling under socioeconomic pathways.
Mads Røge Eldrup is an Assistant Professor at the Department of the Built Environment, Aalborg University, within the Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on coastal engineering, wave dynamics, and structural resilience of marine infrastructure. He leads the Ocean and Coastal Engineering Research Group and contributes to the BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research initiative. Research interests include breakwater stability, nonlinear wave modeling, physical model testing, and numerical simulation techniques. Key projects involve the RESCUER initiative (2024-2028) addressing resilient coastal solutions. He has authored/co-authored 46 publications since 2014, with recent work on NL-SORS wave decomposition, submerged bar dynamics, and rock armour stability. He actively participates in international conferences and workshops, including sessions on Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics and nonlinear wavemaker theory. Collaborations span institutions globally, focusing on coastal resilience and hydraulic engineering challenges.
Mads Stenbo Nielsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at Copenhagen Business School, affiliated with the Center for Statistics. He holds a M.Sc. in Statistics from the University of Copenhagen and a Ph.D. in Finance from CBS. His research focuses on credit risk dynamics, corporate capital structure, and default correlation modeling, with publications in journals like Journal of Financial Intermediation and Journal of Financial Econometrics . His primary research areas include credit risk analysis, corporate bond markets, and the interplay between economic cycles and financial risk. Notable contributions explore systemic risk in synthetic credit markets and the value of bond underwriter relationships. He also serves as a Portfolio Manager at BankInvest since August 2019, bridging academic and practical finance roles. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Statistics, Introductory Finance, and Term Structure Theory. His work has been presented at conferences such as the Financial Management Association International and the Paris December Finance Meeting. He contributes to the Centre for Financial Frictions and maintains external roles in financial advisory and portfolio management.
Prof. Dr. Markus List is a Professor of Data Science of Systems Biology at the TUM School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich (since 2023). He previously served as Group Leader at the Chair of Experimental Bioinformatics (2018–2023) and held a PostDoc position in Computational Biology at the Max-Planck Institute for Informatics (2015–2018). His educational background includes a PhD in Molecular Oncology, an MSc in Bioinformatics from the University of Southern Denmark, and BSc and further studies in Bioinformatics at Eberhard-Karls Universität Tübingen. Current Role: Professor of Data Science and Systems Biology Previous Roles: Group Leader, PostDoc, and Academic Researcher His research focuses on interdisciplinary applications of data science to systems biology, bioinformatics, and molecular oncology. He also explores organizational theory, innovation processes, and the dynamics of routines in management contexts. His work bridges computational methods and organizational challenges, addressing topics like digital twins, distributed innovation, and strategic adaptation. Key contributions include studies on organizational imprinting, digital transformation in firms, and the role of routines in institutional dynamics. His research has been published in top-tier journals and presented at international conferences.
Klaus Mosthaf is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he conducts research on contaminant transport and numerical modeling in porous and fractured media. His work focuses on protecting groundwater resources through advanced modeling of contamination from substances like PFAS, chlorinated solvents, and pesticides. He is actively involved in teaching and academic leadership, coordinating the Nordic Masters program Enviro5Tech and the Sino-Danish Center module on Pollutants and Pollution Control. Research Interests: Transport processes in porous media Groundwater contamination and remediation Numerical modeling of reactive transport Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) Fractured and variably saturated geologies Coupled porous-medium and free-flow systems His recent publications reveal a strong focus on PFAS fate, bioremediation in ATES systems, and tracer-based characterization of glacial tills. He employs tools like COMSOL Multiphysics, Python, and FEFlow to develop predictive models grounded in laboratory and field data. Scientific Contributions: Active contributor to over 60 publications in hydrogeology and environmental engineering Key developer of models for coupled processes in subsurface systems Organizer and speaker at international conferences on multiphase flow and contaminant transport Advising and Grants: Klaus Mosthaf supervises multiple PhD students and has coordinated significant research projects, including those on PFAS transport and bioremediation. He is the main supervisor of two active PhD projects and has previously co-supervised two others. His leadership extends to board membership in the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences on Soil and Groundwater (ATV Jord og Grundvand), where he fosters collaboration among academia, consultants, and public authorities. Laboratories and Research Groups: His work is conducted within DTU Sustain, a leading research environment in environmental engineering, where he collaborates with experts in hydrogeology, bioremediation, and sustainable technologies. He is deeply integrated into a network of national and international collaborators focused on groundwater protection and sustainable subsurface utilization.
Leif Christensen serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), bringing extensive professional experience as a state-authorized auditor and former PwC partner with 15 years in that role. His academic career spans over a decade of teaching focused on risk management and audit, complemented by active research since 2013 on internal control optimization through case studies examining auditor influence on business decisions regarding control scope and implementation. Research Focus: Christensen's scholarly work centers on management control systems, internal audit practices, and financial accounting, with particular emphasis on crisis-driven control adaptations in banking sectors and public-sector accounting innovations. His methodology combines qualitative case studies with practical industry applications, addressing critical gaps in how audit quality impacts organizational decision-making and risk mitigation strategies. Publication Trends: Analysis of his 11 publications (2016-2022) reveals sustained investigation into management control systems during economic crises, especially within banking institutions post-2008, and expanding into higher education cost accounting. His collaborative work with Pall Rikhardsson and Carsten Rohde consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world banking and public-sector challenges, producing peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and policy reports that influence both academic discourse and industry practices. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or fellowships are documented in the source material. Academic Guidance and External Engagement: Christensen supervises master's theses in accounting, auditing, and risk management while maintaining significant external commitments including accounting advisory for NepCon (2018-present), board training for Finansforbundet and CBS Executive (2018-present), and expert consultancy for Jørn Quiste (2019-present). His research on internal control optimization since 2013 demonstrates sustained funding for practical investigations into audit effectiveness and control system design.
Morten Holm is an Associate Professor at the Department of Accounting, Copenhagen Business School. He conducts interdisciplinary research combining management accounting with behavioral and psychological factors affecting financial decision-making. His work focuses on the impact of individual characteristics of managers and auditors on accounting practices, digital transformation in finance functions, and customer profitability management. Primary Research Areas: Management accounting in modern enterprises, psychological underpinnings of economic decisions, individuals' influence on finance decisions, empirical behavioral accounting Current Research Focus: CEO life history strategies, stress effects on audit judgments, management reporting in Danish SMEs Holm's recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate his focus on customer accounting sophistication, audit services during crises, and financial reporting quality in SMEs. His work frequently appears in top journals like Management Accounting Research and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science . Teaching includes graduate-level courses in: Strategic Cost Management & Corporate Value Creation Management Accounting (at various levels) Financial Management and Strategic Development
Katrien Steenmans is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at CEPRI – Centre for Private Governance , Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen , where she investigates the legal dimensions of circular economy transitions. She also serves as External Examiner at Nottingham Trent University. Education PhD in Environmental Law, University of Surrey (2018) – thesis on enabling industrial symbiosis through regulation, policy and property rights. Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching, University of Surrey (2016). LLM in Environmental Law, Queen Mary University of London (2013). Graduate LLB (Hons), Nottingham Trent University (2012). Legal Practice Course, Nottingham Trent University (2012). Graduate Diploma in Law, Nottingham Trent University (2011). BSc (Hons) Mathematics, University of Warwick (2010). Research Interests Dr Steenmans’ work sits at the intersection of EU environmental law, waste law, circular economy governance, climate finance and emerging technologies . A central strand of her current research on the Circular Supply Chains (CirCus) project examines how extended producer responsibility (EPR) and liability instruments in private law can accelerate circular economy adoption. She also explores how blockchain technologies can underpin traceable, trust-based waste management systems, and scrutinises the role of property rights in waste and by-products in promoting reuse, recycling and recovery. Publication Trends Across 48 scholarly outputs, Dr Steenmans demonstrates a marked focus on legal risk assessment for EPR schemes, blockchain-enabled governance of plastic waste, and the evolving scope of waste law in the EU and internationally . Her recent articles and book chapters (2021-2025) reveal intensified engagement with transboundary waste regulation, interdisciplinary governance models, and policy gap analyses , often combining doctrinal legal methods with empirical policy evaluation. Scientific Awards & Distinctions Queen Mary University of London Prize for Excellence in Academic Performance (2013). University of Surrey Researcher of the Year (2020). Course Team of the Year (2021). Raising the School Profile (2021). Grants, Projects & Advising Dr Steenmans is a core investigator on the Circular Supply Chains (CirCus) project, which brings together legal, economic and technological expertise to map and mitigate legal risks in circular supply chains. While specific grant values are not disclosed, the project involves collaboration with industry partners and international policy bodies. She has organised high-profile workshops such as the ECR Waste Law Workshop: Preventing the “Wasting” of Waste (2023) and regularly delivers invited lectures on private law pathways to circularity. Labs & Teams She is affiliated with the Centre for Private Governance (CEPRI) at the University of Copenhagen, a multidisciplinary hub advancing research on private law, regulation and governance. Through CEPRI she collaborates with scholars across Europe on comparative waste law and policy initiatives.
