Dr. Søren Brandt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Søren Kristian Brandt is an Associate Professor Emeritus with extensive experience in astrophysics and space science. He earned his Ph.D. in Astronomy from the Niels Bohr Institute with a focus on the observation of Galactic X-Ray Binaries and Gamma Ray Bursts. His academic journey includes master's degrees in Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and in Physics Mathematics from the Niels Bohr Institute. Brandt has held significant external positions, including Senior Scientist at the Danish National Space Center and Research Associate at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He has participated in numerous research projects, such as the STROBE-X X-ray Timing Spectroscopy Mission and the enhanced X-ray Timing Polarimetry mission, demonstrating his active involvement in leading-edge scientific inquiries. Throughout his career, he has consistently contributed to the field through organizing workshops and participating in numerous conferences. His research interests include gravitational wave astronomy and x-ray astrophysics, showcasing his commitment to advancing our understanding of the universe.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scientist

— Present

Danish National Space Center • Denmark

Senior Scientist

— Present

Danish Space Research Institute • Denmark

Scientist

— Present

Danish Space Research Institute • Denmark

Research Associate

— Present

Los Alamos National Laboratory • USA

ESA Research Fellow

— Present

ESTEC • Holland

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.