Dr. Junjun Tan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Junjun Tan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in systems chemistry and supramolecular chemistry. He began his career in polysaccharide chemistry and earned his PhD in Chemistry from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in 2010. His unexpected transition into systems chemistry has fueled his curiosity about the emergence of life from ensembles of interacting molecules. His research focuses on the fundamental chemical principles that govern molecular organization and the metabolic processes of living systems. Tan's approach combines organic chemistry with supramolecular chemistry to develop tools that can help address basic questions about the origin of life and the regulation of chemical reactions. After a career break, he returned to academia in 2020 and has since held various research positions, including a significant role as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions fellow at Aalborg University. His work aims to create intelligent materials through an innovative understanding of the mechanisms that underpin life.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Research focus on biological chemistry.

Researcher, MSCA Fellow

— Present

Aalborg University • Denmark

Conducted research in the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience.

Research Scientist

— Present

University Grenoble Alps • Grenoble, France

Worked in the Chemistry Biology Metals Laboratory.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Institut Charles Sadron-CNRS • University of Strasbourg, France

Conducted postdoctoral research.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Department of Chemistry, Emory University • Atlanta, USA

Engaged in research in chemistry.

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.