Professor Dr. Mathilde Coutant

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mathilde Pauline Coutant is a postdoctoral researcher at Aarhus University, specializing in animal welfare, behavior, and physiology of livestock animals. Her research aims to quantify the effects of husbandry procedures, such as castration and weaning, on the physiological and emotional responses of pigs, utilizing sensors and acoustic analyses. Mathilde is particularly focused on developing and validating new methodologies to accurately record welfare and behavior in animals. With multiple research projects currently underway, she actively collaborates on studying sound indicators of animal welfare and is involved in several initiatives aimed at improving farm animal lifespans and welfare standards. Mathilde’s expertise is recognized nationally and internationally through her participation in lectures and organization of academic events, providing significant contributions to the field of veterinary behavior. In 2023, she received an Early Career Award from the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, acknowledging her impactful work in the area.

Research Interests

Animal Welfare Behavior Physiology Bioacoustics Agricultural Practices

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2023-01-01 — Present

Aarhus University • Tjele, Denmark

Conducting research in animal welfare, focusing on behavior and emotional responses in livestock.

Awards

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Early Career Award

2023-01-01

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.