Dr. Amelia Elena Rotaru

Professor

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Biography

Amelia-Elena Rotaru is a Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, specializing in microbial physiology and biochemistry. She holds a PhD in Marine Microbiology from the Max Planck Institute, focusing on interspecies interactions and hydrocarbon degradation. Over the years, she has worked in various institutes, including the Max Planck Institute and the University of Massachusetts. Her research primarily revolves around the dynamics of microbial communities, syntrophy, and biochemical processes in marine systems. Rotaru has been awarded several prestigious grants, including the European Research Council Consolidator Award and has been actively contributing to scientific literature with numerous publications on microbiology and interspecies interactions. She is involved in various research projects examining microbial processes that can be harnessed for environmental sustainability, such as microbial electrosynthesis and biofuel production.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Leading research in microbial physiology biochemistry.

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Tenured position focusing on microbial physiology.

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Junior group leader in microbial research.

Postdoc Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Research on interspecies interactions.

Postdoc

2010-11-01 — 2013-10-31

University of Massachusetts, Amherst • Amherst, USA

Research on interspecies interactions.

Postdoc

2009-03-01 — 2010-10-31

Institute of Nanoscience, University of Aarhus • Aarhus, Denmark

Research in nanoscience.

Awards

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European Research Council Consolidator Award

2022-01-01
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Novo Nordisk Ascending Investigator

2021-01-01
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Sapere Aude Research Leader

2015-01-01
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Research Prize

2016-01-01
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Teaching Award

2006-01-01
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Excellence Fellowship

1998-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

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