Dr. Linyan Zhu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Linyan Zhu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University. His research focuses on emerging environmental contaminants, particularly the application of non-target screening methods to identify and assess organic micropollutants and endocrine disruptors. He studies the occurrence, transformation, and toxicity of these hazardous chemicals in diverse environments, including the Arctic, indoor air, and urban water systems, aiming to support improved exposure assessment and environmental health protection. With research experience spanning China, Germany, the USA, Switzerland, and Denmark, he collaborates with public authorities and partners to support science-based environmental policy. Zhu's responsibilities include developing non-target screening methods, coordinating projects, writing grants, supervising students, and teaching. He earned his PhD in Environmental Science from RWTH Aachen University, focusing on laboratory workflows for the study of the transformation and ecotoxicity of emerging pharmaceuticals and personal care products integrated with electrochemistry and mass spectrometry.

Research Interests

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.