Dr. Sebastian Rasmussen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sebastian Ørtoft Rasmussen is a PhD student in the Department of Comparative Literature at Aarhus University, currently holding a visiting researcher position at Cornell University, funded by the EliteFork travel grant from the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. His PhD project, titled 'Aesthetics of the Earth,' examines the role of geological sensibilities in literature and art, particularly from the era of Romanticism onwards. He serves as a theme editor for the latest issue of 'Passage of Things,' published in 'Studien zur Englische Romantik Slagmark.' His research interests encompass the intersection of geology, aesthetics, and the Anthropocene, with a strong focus on art, literature, Romantic literature, and philosophy. He is engaged in ecocritical studies and aims to shed light on how geological thought influences aesthetic forms in literature and art.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

— Present

Aarhus University • Aarhus C, Denmark

Engaged in research on geological sensibilities in literature and art.

Visiting Researcher

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, New York, USA

Conducting research in the field of Comparative Literature.

Awards

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EliteForsk Travel Grant

2024-02-26

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.