Dr. Mai Trinh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Trinh is a seasoned scientist with fourteen years of expertise in the field of Life Science and advanced research education. Her knowledge encompasses plant breeding, molecular biology, photosynthesis, cell biology, biochemistry, and microbiology. She has a deep interest in subjects like quinoa, sustainability, agriculture, biotechnology, and biodiversity. Dr. Trinh's research has contributed to understanding the critical biological process of photosynthesis, which transforms light energy into organic compounds in photosynthetic organisms. Her Ph.D. studies at Tokyo Institute of Technology focused on photosynthesis regulation, where she published seven peer-reviewed papers. As a member of Professor Michael Palmgren’s research team at the University of Copenhagen, she works on cultivating novel crops, particularly improving the resilience of quinoa plants to adapt to extreme conditions using genetic technologies. Dr. Trinh aims to make quinoa a worldwide staple by enhancing its agricultural traits and reducing antinutritional saponins in seeds.

Research Interests

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.