Dr. Aja Tengstedt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Aja Noersgaard Buur Tengstedt is a researcher at Aarhus University specializing in the fields of population genetics and conservation genetics. Her research primarily focuses on the occurrence and importance of inbreeding in wild populations and explores possibilities for mitigating inbreeding depression. Utilizing next-generation sequencing data, her work spans a wide range of organisms, including fishes, birds, insects, large mammals such as horses and wolves. She is actively engaged in studying population demographic history, selection, and local adaptation. Tengstedt's research seeks to provide insights into the genetic health and stability of wildlife populations, contributing to the conservation of biodiversity and the management of endangered species.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Researcher

— Present

Aarhus University • Aarhus C, Denmark

Conducting research on population genetics and conservation genetics focusing on inbreeding and demographic history.

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.