Dr. Emil Thomassen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Emil Sloth Thomassen is a Postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Biology specializing in ecological genetics and biodiversity. His research primarily focuses on biodiversity ecology and explores interactions between species, individuals, and their environments. He employs DNA-based detection methods to tackle significant environmental questions, notably investigating the effects of large herbivores on temperate ecosystems through diet analysis and environmental DNA from dung samples. His work evaluates how these interactions influence plant communities and dung-associated biodiversity. Additionally, he has explored the use of environmental DNA in understanding plant-bird interactions, contributing to advancements in molecular ecology. His educational foundation includes a Master of Science in Biology, and his expertise spans molecular ecology, biodiversity, environmental DNA metabarcoding, and rewilding.

Research Interests

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
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  • 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.