Dr. Stefan Stürup

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stefan Stürup is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Copenhagen. His main research interests focus on the application of advanced analytical chemistry for the characterization of drug products, specifically the identification of falsified and substandard products. His work involves the use of isotope ratios, trace element patterns, and impurity markers to evaluate drug formulations and their geographical origins. He applies ICP-MS and ICP-OES instrumentation to determine trace elemental impurities in drug products, ensuring compliance with current pharmacopeia standards. In addition, he investigates the biotransformation and cytotoxicity of metal-based drugs, including platinum drugs and metal-containing nanoparticles. Stürup has supervised seven PhD students and 34 master students, engaging them in diverse projects that enhance the understanding of drug delivery vehicles and analytical methodologies. He has a strong teaching background, offering courses in Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry and Chemical Principles. He earned his Ph.D. and M.Sc. from the Technical University of Denmark, specializing in isotope ratio measurements and selenium analysis in various samples.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Engaged in teaching and research in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry.

Research Assistant Professor

— Present

Dartmouth College • Hanover, New Hampshire, USA

Led the Trace Element Analysis Core Facility.

Senior Scientist

— Present

Risø National Laboratory • Roskilde, Denmark

Conducted research related to plant biology and biogeochemistry.

Research Associate

— Present

Danish Veterinary Food Administration • Søborg, Denmark

Involved in food chemistry and nutrition.

Research Associate

— Present

Technical University of Denmark • Lyngby, Denmark

Focused on various analytical chemistry projects.

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.