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Faculty of Science

We conduct research on water and the environment, the origins and physics of the Universe, first life on earth, operator algebra, efficient algorithms, synthetic biology, future pharmaceuticals, and of course proteomics, where SDU is second to none.

The Faculty of Science is a leading hub for research and innovation, proudly home to a wide range of prestigious ERC projects.

The faculty is honoured to attract and support some of the most talented researchers who, through groundbreaking projects, contribute to new knowledge and solutions to global challenges. With a strong focus on scientific excellence, the faculty creates an inspiring environment for both established and emerging researchers passionate about making a difference in the field of science.

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DARA

01.05.2025

Managing Director of the Danish Advanced Research Academy found

Philip Hallenborg was part of the team behind the grant application. Now he will head the national PhD academy funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation to bring universities together to develop Danish research talent.

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Interview

01.05.2025

Symmetry in the Quantum World – Where Mathematics and Physics Meet

How do quantum particles organize themselves – and how can advanced mathematics help us understand nature’s deepest patterns? Apoorv Tiwari explores the invisible and the complex structures of nature itself.

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Basic Research

29.04.2025

A Passion for Chaotic Proteins

Many serious diseases occur because the body’s proteins malfunction. Neurological disorders, for example, can develop when proteins begin to clump together. Cagla Sahin is fascinated by the steps leading to the formation of these protein clumps — because if we can understand that, we might be able to prevent the diseases altogether.

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Interview

29.04.2025

The Silent Engine Behind Modern Medicine: Computational Science

Behind every medical breakthrough lies an unsung hero: algorithms. Join SDUs expert in bioinformatics, Veit Schwämmle, on this visit to the world of computational science, where big data and bioinformatics are quietly shaping the future of healthcare.

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Scientist Q&A

24.04.2025

Decoding Tomorrow: The Push to Simplify Quantum Computing

Not so long ago, computer programming was reserved for a small group of specialists—but today, anyone can learn it relatively quickly. Robin Kaarsgaard wants the same to be true for quantum computer programming.

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22.04.2025

Creating the Brains of Tomorrow’s Robots

Big robots, small robots, household robots, surgical robots. Size and function don’t really matter—what matters to Melih Kandemir is developing algorithms that can make robots more precise and safer than they are today.

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Scientist Q&A

09.04.2025

Molecular Machines: The Technology of the Future?

Jan Oskar Jeppesen builds machines out of molecules. His vision is that one day they could be used in technologies we can currently only dream of—like tiny computers with immense storage capacity or small nanomotors.

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Scientist Q&A

03.04.2025

The amazing feeling of finally solving a problem

Being an intern at some of the big tech companies in Silicon Valley was fascinating. But Lars Rohwedder decided to come back to Europe for his master’s and has since built an academic career here. He hopes that his research can help improve the algorithms we all live with.

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Biogeochemistry

24.03.2025

Scientists Uncover Hidden Process Behind Nitrous Oxide Formation

A newly discovered chemical reaction sheds light on an unexpected source of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, in both marine and freshwater environments.

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Brain Research

19.03.2025

Lab-Grown Nerve Tissue: A Key to Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease, and researchers are still far from fully understanding the factors that trigger it. Helle Bogetofte Barnkob is determined to shed light on the disease by cultivating and studying nerve tissue in the lab.

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Faculty of Science University of Southern Denmark

  • Campusvej 55
  • Odense M - DK-5230
  • Phone: +45 6550 1232

Last Updated 28.11.2024