Dr. Leila Benhassen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Leila Louise Benhassen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine at Aarhus University, specializing in experimental cardiac surgery with a focus on aortic valve procedures and valve-sparing aortic root techniques. She graduated from Aarhus University and has also trained at Aarhus University Hospital and Odense University Hospital. Benhassen is certified in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and has a keen interest in the development of medical devices for cardiac surgery. Her research primarily explores surgical techniques and materials used in cardiac procedures. Additionally, she has been actively involved in various professional organizations, including serving as the chairman of the Danish Society of Thoracic Surgeons' Young Surgeons Group and as a board member of the Danish Thoracic Surgical Society. Benhassen has contributed to numerous conferences and has been recognized with awards for her outstanding contributions to the field, including the SATS Award and best abstract at the Danish Thoracic Surgical Annual Meeting.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Aarhus University • Aarhus

Teaching and conducting research in experimental cardiac surgery.

Awards

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SATS Award

2016-08-19
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Best Abstract Award

2016-04-15

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.