Dr. Kirstine Berg Sørensen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kirstine Berg-Sørensen is an Associate Professor specializing in biological physics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her research, which initially focused on quantum mechanical semi-classical models of laser-cooled atoms, shifted towards biological physics in 1999 through a significant grant from the Danish Research Agencies. Berg-Sørensen is especially interested in data analysis models from single-molecule experiments and has conducted extensive work in optical trapping and microfluidic systems, focusing on osmotic flows in plants and flow near structured surfaces. Additionally, she is involved in coupling biophysics with optical trapping and quantum sensing using color centers in diamonds. Alongside her research, she has served as the Head of Studies for MSc education in Physics Nanotechnology and leads the Magnetic Resonance Optics group. Before joining DTU, Berg-Sørensen held several prestigious positions, including Research Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Nordic Institute of Theoretical Physics. Her expertise intersects with sustainable development goals, contributing towards education and innovation in science.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Leads research activities in biological physics, particularly focusing on optical tweezers and quantum sensing.

Research Associate Professor

2001-01-01 — 2005-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducted research in biological physics and quantum mechanics.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1999-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Nordic Institute of Theoretical Physics • Copenhagen, Denmark

Engaged in postdoctoral research focusing on laser-cooled atoms.

Assistant Professor

1996-01-01 — 1999-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Drove research initiatives in physics.

Ph.D. Student

1991-01-01 — 1993-01-01

Aarhus University • Aarhus, Denmark

Conducted research towards obtaining a Ph.D. in Physics.

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.