Dr. Jing Xu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jing Xu is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in forest genetics and tree breeding. His research focus includes improving economic resistance traits in forest trees and utilizing innovative approaches to traditional breeding methods. Xu's work aims to develop faster solutions to address increasing threats from biotic and abiotic stressors, particularly due to climate change. He employs breeding techniques such as pedigree reconstruction and genetic markers to enhance breeding strategies for minor tree species. His interests also encompass understanding the genetics of tree-pathogen-insect-environment interactions to improve resistance traits. Furthermore, he explores advanced phenotyping methods for assessing drought stress in forest trees using near-surface remote sensing. Xu has been involved in teaching various courses related to genetics at the university level, mentoring Bachelor and Master students in forest tree genetics and breeding as well.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducting research and teaching in forest genetics and tree breeding.

Postdoc

2018-01-01 — 2020-12-31

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Research in forest genetics and related fields.

PhD

2014-10-15 — 2018-09-09

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

PhD focused on genetic susceptibility in Christmas tree traits.

Awards

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NordGen Forest-SNS scholarship

2023-01-01

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.