Dr. Emilie Stepien

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Emilie Nicoline Stepien is a PhD student at Aarhus University's Department of Ecoscience, specializing in marine mammal research. Her educational background includes a Master's degree in Animal Behaviour - Bioacoustics from the University of Southern Denmark, awarded in June 2018, and a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Copenhagen, completed in August 2016. Stepien's research interests encompass various aspects of marine biology and conservation, particularly focusing on the behavioral responses of marine mammals, such as the effects of tourism on Indigenous dolphin populations and the physiological responses of harbour porpoises to environmental changes. She has been involved in several research projects, including a significant study on the body condition of harbour porpoises and the effects of underwater frequencies on otters and seals. Emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, Stepien has also served in roles such as a drone pilot and visual observer for the British Antarctic Survey. Recognized for her work, she received the European Cetacean Society Student Award in 2018. Stepien is actively involved in presenting her research findings at conferences and is a member of the Danish Marine Mammal Society.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

2018-09-01 — Present

Aarhus University • Roskilde, Denmark

Engaged in marine mammal research, focusing on behavioral studies and conservation efforts.

Dronepilot & Visual Observer

2018-01-01 — 2018-03-01

British Antarctic Survey • Antarctica

Participated in field studies as a drone pilot, observing and documenting wildlife.

Awards

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European Cetacean Society Student Award

2018-04-01

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.