Dr. Marta Axelstad Petersen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marta Zofia Axelstad Petersen is a Senior Researcher at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, with expertise in reproduction toxicology. Her work focuses on toxicological studies involving rats exposed to endocrine disruptors and their effects on reproductive and nervous systems. She has researched the impact of simultaneous low-dose exposure to multiple endocrine disruptors, both individually and in combination. Marta is responsible for the planning and execution of complex toxicology studies, as well as the subsequent data analysis. Her investigations encompass the whole life cycle of offspring, specializing in animal semen quality and behavioral studies. Marta completed her PhD in toxicology at the National Food Institute from 2006 to 2010, studying how endocrine disruptors affect the thyroid hormone system and examining widely used pesticides for their endocrine disrupting effects. She collaborates with the Danish Environmental Protection Agency on related topics and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Researcher

2010-01-01 — Present

National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Conducting research on reproductive toxicology and endocrine disruptors.

PhD Student

2006-01-01 — 2010-01-01

National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Conducted studies on endocrine disruptors and their effects.

Research Assistant

2003-01-01 — 2006-01-01

National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Supported research projects focusing on toxicology.

Requirements for Technical University of Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent Strong background in Mathematics and Physics
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
Specialization Notes

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.