Dr. Dorte Baggesen

Professor

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Biography

Dorte Lau Baggesen is a senior executive officer and head of governmental advice at the National Food Institute, part of the Technical University of Denmark. She has a prominent role in managing and administering the division's research, innovation, counseling, and teaching activities, with substantial experience in veterinary food microbiology. Her research primarily focuses on diagnostics, epidemiology, and monitoring of food-borne pathogens, along with a particular emphasis on antimicrobial resistance and molecular epidemiological characterization. Dorte has provided advisory support to governmental EU institutions and is an active member of several steering committees related to organic food systems and zoonosis. Over the years, she has led and participated in various projects aiming to analyze and mitigate risks associated with food production, including significant work on the interaction of pathogens within agricultural settings and the development of strategies for sustainable food production.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Executive Officer, Head of Governmental Advice

2004-01-01 — Present

National Food Institute • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Responsible for overall management and administration of the division's research, innovation, counseling, and teaching activities.

Senior Research Scientist

2003-01-01 — 2004-01-01

National Food Institute • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Conducted research on veterinary food microbiology and provided expert advice on food safety.

Research Assistant

1988-01-01 — 2003-01-01

National Veterinary Laboratory • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Conducted research related to food borne pathogens and supported laboratory-based foodborne disease surveillance.

Requirements for Technical University of Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent Strong background in Mathematics and Physics
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally across Technical University of Denmark (DTU) MSc programs including Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Engineering disciplines. Specific prerequisites vary by department/curriculum.