Dr. Thorsten Balsby

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thorsten Johannes Skovbjerg Balsby is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Ecoscience at Aarhus University. He specializes in wildlife ecology and has made significant contributions to the understanding of the dynamics between pollen diets, varroa infestation, and winter mortality in various landscapes across Denmark. Over the years, Thorsten has been involved in numerous research projects and outputs, particularly focusing on the ecology of bird populations and their conservation. He has actively participated in peer-reviewing manuscripts for prominent journals and has been a lecturer at various conferences. His work encompasses the estimation of breeding bird populations through systematic monitoring and modeling techniques, demonstrating his commitment to applying scientific research for ecological management. Thorsten has published a substantial number of research outputs annually and remains active in collaborations that aim to advance the understanding of wildlife ecology and management. He is also associated with bioacoustics and environmental management, contributing as an editor and lecturer in relevant fields.

Research Interests

Courses

Wildlife Ecology & Management

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.