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Karsten Wedel Jacobsen is a Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in theoretical solid state physics. His main research interests focus on the understanding and design of materials at the atomic scale utilizing quantum mechanical calculations. He has been influential in various centers and has held significant administrative roles within DTU, including Chairman of the Physics PhD Programme Committee and member of several committees aimed at enhancing educational quality in the field of physics. Jacobsen has a strong publication record with 145 published papers, which have garnered significant attention in the scientific community, evidenced by his Hirsch index of 42 as of March 2008. His teaching experience spans undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising 25 PhD candidates to date. Jacobsen has international experience, having served as an advisor in nanoscience at the Finnish Center for Science and has held visiting professorships at prestigious institutions such as EPFL in Switzerland. He is also an active member of the American Physical Society and has participated in the organization of numerous international conferences in the field of surface science and materials.
Technical University of Denmark • Lyngby, Denmark
Technical University of Denmark • Lyngby, Denmark
Technical University of Denmark • Lyngby, Denmark
Cornell University • Ithaca, USA
Finnish Center for Science • Espoo, Finland
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