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Kristian Sommer Thygesen is a Professor and Section Leader in the Department of Physics at the Technical University of Denmark. His research focuses on computational atomic-scale materials design, employing first-principles methods to study the properties of materials for sustainable energy applications including photo-catalysis and photovoltaics. He is also engaged in the innovation of 2D materials and their applications in nanoelectronics. Holding a PhD from the Technical University of Denmark, Thygesen has held multiple academic positions within the university, transitioning from Assistant Professor to Professor since 2013. His work has contributed significantly to the fields of computational materials discovery and big-data driven approaches, utilizing machine learning and materials databases. He has published extensively on topics including many-body methods, charge transport, and the electronic properties of van der Waals heterostructures. Additionally, Thygesen actively collaborates on multidisciplinary projects aimed at exploring low-energy model Hamiltonians and quantum technology applications. With a clear commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, his research aims to address global challenges in materials science and energy efficiency.
Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Leading research group in computational materials design.
Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Focused on research in energy materials and computational approaches.
Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Engaged in the development of first-principles modeling techniques.
Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany
Conducted research on many-body methods in solid-state physics.
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.