Dr. Lars Vilhelmsen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lars Vilhelmsen is an Associate Professor and curator at the Zoological Museum of the University of Copenhagen. He completed his Master's degree in Zoology in 1995, focusing on the comparative anatomy of hymenopteran lineages, and later earned his Ph.D. in 1999 with a dissertation on the phylogenetic implications of basal hymenopteran anatomy. His postdoctoral research was conducted at Uppsala University in Sweden, funded by the Danish Carlsberg Foundation. Since 2002, Vilhelmsen has worked at the Zoological Museum, contributing significantly to research in evolutionary biology and systematics, particularly related to the Hymenoptera order. His research efforts include understanding the phylogeny of various hymenopteran families, with specific focus on the systematics and biogeography of Orussidae, a family of parasitic wasps. He has actively participated in programs aimed at assembling comprehensive phylogenetic trees, contributing to projects funded by organizations such as the American National Science Foundation.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2002-03-01 — Present

Zoological Museum, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Employed as a curator and associate professor with a focus on evolutionary biology and systematics.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.