Dr. Francois Bastardie

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Biography

Francois Bastardie is a Senior Researcher at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in sustainable fisheries and marine spatial planning. His expertise lies in bioeconomic modeling, fisheries management, and energy efficiency, particularly related to marine spatial assessment. He is involved in several collaborative projects aimed at advancing carbon-neutral fisheries and sustainable marine ecosystem conservation. His recent work includes participation in the MarineGuardian project and leading initiatives focused on transitioning to low-impact fisheries by 2050. Bastardie has been active in the academic community, presenting his research at various conferences and contributing to important dialogues on decarbonizing the fisheries sector in Europe. His contributions are recognized through multiple memberships in professional committees and expert panels. Over the past five years, he has developed unique research topics related to sustainable fisheries practices and has collaborated on projects concerning fleet dynamics and uncertainty scenarios in fisheries management. Bastardie holds an ORCID ID and has a profile on Scopus, evidencing his contributions to the field of marine science and fisheries management.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Researcher

2015-01-01 — Present

Technical University of Denmark • Lyngby, Denmark

Conduct research on sustainable fisheries practices and marine ecosystem conservation, focusing on bioeconomic modeling and marine spatial planning.

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.