Dr. Karen Thodberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Karen Thodberg is a Senior Researcher at Aarhus University within the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Her research focuses on animal behavior, human-animal relationships, and the therapeutic use of animals. With a Master's degree in Biology specializing in Ethology and a Ph.D. in Ethology from the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University in Copenhagen, Thodberg has established expertise in the field of animal welfare, particularly in relation to animal transport and ethological issues. Her projects have included optimizing the transport of sows for improved animal welfare and carcass value, as well as developing indicators for risk situations in handling cattle. Thodberg is involved in multiple projects aimed at enhancing the understanding and management of human-animal interactions, including therapeutic applications in human settings. Her contributions to the field are supported by her involvement in peer-reviewed manuscripts and conferences.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Researcher

2001-01-01 — Present

Aarhus University • Tjele, Denmark

Conducting research on animal behavior and welfare.

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.