Dr. Hanne Knudsen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hanne Bruun Søndergaard Knudsen is an associate professor specializing in developmental psychology at Aalborg University. She holds a degree in psychology and a PhD, and is a licensed psychologist. Her professional experience includes directing the Child Language Clinic and supervising psychology students during their internships. Her teaching includes courses on developmental psychology, psychological assessment, and intervention strategies for children and young adults facing challenges such as Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), ADHD, and autism. Knudsen's research focuses on DLD, reading comprehension, executive functions, and writing instruction using Self-Regulated Strategy Development. She leads the Reading Cognition research group, investigating the cognitive foundations of reading through eye-tracking methodologies. She has been involved in several international research networks addressing multilingualism and DLD, and currently participates in a project aimed at developing a multilingual corpus for eye-tracking reading data. Additionally, her work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to education and inclusivity in learning environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-03-18 — Present

Aalborg University • Aalborg, Denmark

Teaching and conducting research in developmental psychology, focusing on assessment and intervention strategies for children with language and reading difficulties.

Requirements for Aalborg University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree English proficiency level B
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
  • Official English translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.