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Kirsten Seestern Christoffersen is a Professor in Freshwater Biology at the University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on various aspects of aquatic ecology including structure and growth regulation of plankton populations in lakes and ponds, as well as the ecological implications of toxic cyanobacteria on aquatic biota and wildlife. She is concerned with implications of climate change on freshwater ecosystems and engages in biomanipulation and restoration efforts for lakes. In addition to her research, she teaches basic and advanced courses in aquatic ecology and supervises master's and PhD students. She is actively involved in organizing international research PhD courses and serves on several boards and committees related to biodiversity monitoring and research funding in the Arctic. She has held an external position as a Professor at the University Centre Svalbard since August 2013 and will continue until July 2025. Kirsten is recognized for her contributions to research on food webs and carbon flow in aquatic ecosystems, and she has collaborated with researchers across Europe, America, and Asia over the last five years.
Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.