Dr. Virginia Settepani

Associate Professor

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Biography

Virginia Settepani is a Centre Coordinator at the Department of Biology, Aarhus University, specializing in evolutionary ecology, behavioral biology, and genetics. Her expertise includes the study of social spiders, task specialization, cooperation, kin selection, and molecular evolution. Over the years, she has significantly contributed to the understanding of cryptic speciation and genetic variation within various species. With a robust background in the ecological dynamics of social structures among spiders, she has managed multiple research projects focusing on the intersections of genomics and sociality. Virginia actively engages in research output, which has been documented annually from 2013 to 2025, showcasing her ongoing contributions to the field. She is also involved in various collaborations and has a notable presence in scientific discussions, evidenced by her participation in peer review sites and engagement with the broader academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Centre Coordinator

2019-01-01 — Present

Department of Biology, Aarhus University • Aarhus C, Denmark

Coordinating research activities and administrative tasks within the Department of Biology.

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.