Dr. Katrin Löschner

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katrin Löschner is an Associate Professor at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, specializing in analytical food chemistry. She has a Ph.D. in Laser Induced Structure Modifications of Plasma Polymer Films Embedded with Metal Nanoparticles from the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany. Her research interests encompass analytical chemistry, food chemistry, and material science, focusing on the detection and characterization of nanosized particles in food and contact materials. Katrin has extensive experience in analyzing toxic trace elements in food matrices and is proficient in various analytical techniques such as ICP-MS and electron microscopy. She has been responsible for teaching the Food Chemistry course for Master's students since 2019 and has supervised multiple larger projects at DTU. Katrin actively contributes to several EU-funded projects and is a member of various international scientific networks related to nanotechnology and food safety. Her expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the need to ensure food safety and quality in the context of global challenges. Additionally, Katrin has presented her work at multiple conferences and is involved in external examinations and the organization of workshops.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-11-01 — Present

National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark • Lyngby, Denmark

Works in the Research Group for Analytical Food Chemistry.

Senior Researcher

2013-01-01 — 2020-10-31

National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark • Lyngby, Denmark

Worked in the Research Group for Nano-Bio Science.

Postdoc

2008-12-01 — 2012-12-31

National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark • Lyngby, Denmark

Contributed to the group focusing on Metals, Minerals & Nano.

Researcher

2007-10-01 — 2008-11-30

Fraunhofer Institute Mechanics Materials • Halle/Saale, Germany

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.