Dr. Torben Birch Thomsen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Torben Birch-Thomsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in the environmental socioeconomic effects of land use change and intensification. His research focuses particularly on the relationship between livelihood strategies of rural communities and land use changes, as well as rural-urban linkages in East, West, and Southern Africa. He has conducted extensive fieldwork across these regions, engaging in interdisciplinary research projects that address climate adaptation and natural resource management. Throughout his academic career, he has actively participated in numerous international conferences and has served on editorial boards and PhD assessment committees. Birch-Thomsen has supervised numerous MSc and PhD candidates and has collaborated with various institutions, contributing significantly to the understanding of agricultural practices, climate resilience, and development in the Global South. His teaching and research endeavors reflect over three decades of experience, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing the educational framework for university-level geography studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

1997-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducting research and teaching in the field of geography, with a focus on environmental socioeconomic effects of land use.

Assistant Professor

1993-01-01 — 1995-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Assisted in teaching and research duties at the Centre for Africa Studies.

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.