Dr. Mirka Thorsteinsson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mirka Thorsteinsson is an Assistant Professor at Aarhus University, specifically within the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Her research primarily focuses on ruminant nutrition, emphasizing novel feeds and anti-methanogenic feed additives. She holds a Master’s degree in Agro-biology with a specialization in Animal Science, awarded in 2019, and has also completed her Bachelor’s degree in the same field in 2017. Recently, she obtained a PhD in Ruminant Nutrition in April 2023. Throughout her academic career, she has contributed to various research outputs, including multiple projects aimed at mitigating methane emissions from cattle through innovative feeding strategies. Thorsteinsson actively collaborates on projects that explore the utilization of red algae to reduce methane emissions in livestock, demonstrating her commitment to addressing environmental impacts of animal production. She has also presented her findings at significant conferences and is recognized for her contributions to the field of animal nutrition and climate science.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Aarhus University • Tjele, Denmark

Conducting research in ruminant nutrition with a focus on innovative feeding strategies and their impact on methane emissions.

Awards

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EliteForsk Rejselegat

2022-02-23

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.