Dr. Jette Jakobsen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jette Jakobsen is a Senior Researcher at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark. With over ten years of experience focusing on vitamin D, she has pioneered research efforts to combat low dietary intake in Denmark and other European countries. Her work emphasizes the biofortification of food items to enhance nutrient content, particularly vitamins. Jakobsen’s research interests lie in nutrition assessment, biological variability of food components, and the development of validated chemical methods for analyzing vitamins and active compounds. She has contributed significantly to knowledge on the importance of vitamins in food and their impact on health, especially concerning vitamin D and its effects on disease risk. Her educational background includes a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark, where she has continued her professional journey

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scientist

2004-01-01 — Present

National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark • Denmark

Conducts research in the field of nutrition and vitamin content in food.

Senior Research Chemist

1990-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Danish Veterinary Food Administration, Mørkhøj • Denmark

Worked on food safety and chemical analysis of food products.

Chemist

1985-01-01 — 1990-01-01

Danish Veterinary Food Administration, Frederiksberg • Denmark

Engaged in food safety inspections and lab analyses.

Chemist

1982-01-01 — 1985-01-01

Danish Veterinary Food Administration, Esbjerg • Denmark

Analyzed food samples for quality and safety.

School Laboratory Technician

1982-01-01 — 1982-01-01

Copenhagen • Denmark

Provided support in science education at the school level.

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.