Dr. Peter Sørensen

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Biography

Peter Norman Sørensen is a Professor at the Department of Economics at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Finance and Economic Theory. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completed in 1996, and a Master's in Mathematical Economics from the University of Copenhagen. His research interests include Asymmetric Information, Herding Behavior, and Microstructure Financial Markets. He has led multiple research projects funded by the Danish Social Science Research Council and the European Research Council. Additionally, Sørensen has served as the Deputy Head of the Department and the Director of the Economics PhD program. He has received several awards for his research contributions, including the Elite Forsk Researcher Prize in 2012 from the Danish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education, as well as various editorial positions in prominent economic journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Leading academic in Finance with a focus on economic theory and policies.

Director

2006-01-01 — Present

Finance Research Unit, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Directed essential research initiatives and economic studies.

Deputy Head

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Assisted in department management and faculty development.

Associate Professor

1999-01-01 — 2006-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Taught and conducted research in economics.

Assistant Professor

1998-01-01 — 1999-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Engaged in teaching and early career research.

Research Fellow

1995-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Nuffield College, University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Conducted research in social sciences and economics.

Awards

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Elite Forsk Researcher Prize

2012-02-09
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Finance Researcher Prize

2011-01-01
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Excellence Refereeing Award

2009-01-01

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.