Dr. Mette Broholm

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mette Martina Broholm is an Associate Professor Emerita at the Technical University of Denmark specializing in groundwater remediation technologies. With a background in Environmental Technology, she completed her PhD in the retardation and degradation of coal-tar compounds in fractured geologic media. Over her career, she has been actively involved in research focused on the fate and transport of contaminants in soil and groundwater, exploring innovative biological and chemical degradation methods particularly related to chlorinated solvents. Broholm has held various academic and advisory positions, including serving as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Tennessee and as a research associate at the University of Waterloo. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the context of environmental remediation and risk assessment in contaminated sites. With extensive expertise in conducting field studies and supervising PhD projects, she has also presented her findings at numerous conferences and contributed to various research collaborations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor Emerita

2010-01-01 — Present

Technical University of Denmark • Lyngby, Denmark

Specialized in groundwater remediation and transport of contaminants.

Expert Advisor

2003-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Orbicon •

Provided expertise in environmental consultancy.

Adjunct Assistant Professor

1991-01-01 — Present

University of Tennessee, Knoxville •

Held honorary position contributing to research and education.

Research Associate

1989-01-01 — 1993-01-01

University of Waterloo •

Engaged in research projects related to environmental issues.

Senior Consultant

1986-01-01 — 1994-01-01

Geoteknisk Institut •

Provided consultancy on geotechnical projects.

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.