Dr. Niels Kjærsgaard

Associate Professor

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Biography

Niels Kjærsgaard is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) specializing in Business Development. He holds an Industrial Ph.D. in Operations Research from DTU and has 10 years of experience in academia and consultancy. His professional expertise includes areas such as Accounting, Finance, Operations Management, Lean Production, and Total Quality Management. Niels has been involved in various projects related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on agricultural sustainability and technological applications in operations. His extensive educational background includes degrees from DTU and Copenhagen Business School, where he developed a strong foundation in Management Engineering and Operations Analysis. In addition to his academic roles, Niels has held senior consultancy positions at the Danish Meat Research Institute and the Danish Technological Institute. His work has contributed to enhancing productivity and sustainability in agricultural practices through innovative project coordination and research activities.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Consultant

2008-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Danish Meat Research Institute / Danish Technological Institute • Denmark

Provided consultancy services focusing on operational efficiency and sustainability.

Industrial PhD Fellow

2004-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Danish Meat Research Institute / Technical University of Denmark • Denmark

Conducted research on operations management and its applications in the meat industry.

Account Manager

1996-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Sparekassen Vestsjælland • Denmark

Managed customer accounts and provided financial consultation.

International Desk Manager

1991-01-01 — 1996-01-01

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. • Denmark

Oversaw international account management and banking services.

Account Manager

1985-01-01 — 1991-01-01

Ringsted Sparekasse • Denmark

Managed client accounts and banking operations.

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.