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Birgitte Andersen is an associate professor at Aalborg University's Department of the Built Environment in Copenhagen, where she leads the research group Fungi and Problematic Substances. With a background as a civil engineer specializing in biotechnology from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), she earned her PhD in mycology at DTU. Birgitte's research focuses on the susceptibility of building materials to fungal growth in environments with high humidity and water damage. She investigates recycled wood-based materials and alternative organic biogenic building materials in close collaboration with the Building Physics research group. With over 30 years of experience, she has expertise in identifying the negative aspects of fungal growth, including toxin production in food and plants. Birgitte is also a guest lecturer at DTU and teaches on the Master's program in Building Physics at AAU. She has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles in international journals and co-authored widely used textbooks related to fungal spoilage and indoor climates.
Aalborg University • Copenhagen, Denmark
Conducts research and teaches courses related to building materials and fungal growth.
Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.