Dr. Jesper Westergaard

Professor

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Biography

Jesper Cairo Westergaard is currently an Officer at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, where he has worked since 2012. His professional career has been marked by significant contributions to research and development within plant sciences. He has been involved in several high-profile projects, including MATRIX, focusing on the interactions between plants, microbes, and ground sensors for winter wheat UAV flights, and the 6P/NPPN project that utilizes flying and imaging drones for data extraction. His expertise extends to data management and infrastructure coordination for the Phenolab, where he has played a pivotal role in various research efforts from 2014 to the present. Additionally, he has served as a Research Coordinator for Crop Sciences and has gained extensive experience in IT support, web management, and teaching throughout his tenure at the University. He has authored significant work packages for collaborative projects, highlighting his expertise in ICT infrastructure and data management protocols. Jesper is actively involved in the Nordic Plant Phenotyping Network, where he organizes workshops and courses to enhance plant phenotyping research.

Research Interests

Experience

Officer

2021-01-01 — Present

Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences • Taastrup Campus

Responsible for managing plant facilities workshops and contributing to research projects.

Research Coordinator

2014-01-01 — 2021-12-31

Section Crop Sciences • Taastrup Campus

Oversaw research initiatives, focusing on complex data infrastructure and collaborative projects.

Webmaster

2005-01-01 — 2012-12-31

Department of Basic Sciences and Environment • Frederiksberg Campus

Managed departmental websites and provided IT support to faculty and students.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.