Dr. Peter Skov

Professor

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Biography

Peter Vilhelm Skov is a Professor at the Technical University of Denmark with a focus on bioenergetics in fish aquaculture. His research explores nutritional physiology, food requirements, energy intake, and the impact of environmental water quality on growth and energy partitioning. He studies alternative ingredients in formulated diets for fish, emphasizing the use of side-stream waste from agricultural processing and alternative protein sources. Additionally, Skov investigates the effects of environmental change on metabolic rates and behavior in cultured fish, advocating for practices aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. He earned his PhD from the University of Queensland and holds a Master’s degree from the University of Copenhagen. Skov has also served as an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Copenhagen.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Technical University of Denmark • Hirtshals, Denmark

Leading research projects in fish aquaculture and bioenergetics.

Assistant Research Professor

2004-01-01 — 2008-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Contributed to research in nutritional physiology and aquaculture.

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.