Dr. Sebastian Simonsen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sebastian Bjerregaard Simonsen is a Senior Researcher in Cryosphere at the Technical University of Denmark, specializing in theoretical glaciology with a focus on ice-core remote-sensing data assimilation and modeling snow and ice processes. His expertise lies in utilizing data from the Cryosat-2 mission to estimate present-day changes in the cryosphere, particularly in the interior part of ice sheets. He has participated in numerous field campaigns in Greenland and Svalbard, accumulating extensive experience over several years spent in the high Arctic. His work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, contributing to research that addresses issues of sustainability and climate change. He is actively involved in various research initiatives, including projects on Antarctic ice sheet surface mass balance and remote sensing of land ice. As a journal editor, he has contributed to the peer review process in the field of geosciences and is recognized for his contributions to datasets on Greenland's ice sheet properties.

Research Interests

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.