Organization and management

The Department of Chemistry is a broad-based and highly interdisciplinary research environment, comprising six research sections, more than 40 specialised research groups, and a close integration of research, innovation, and education.

Organization

Department of Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen is home to a broad and dynamic research environment, bringing together expertise across the full spectrum of modern chemistry.

Our research ranges from fundamental studies of molecules, materials and chemical processes to the development of new medicines, sustainable technologies and advanced quantum materials. 

Through the close integration of research, education and innovation, the department fosters a collaborative and interdisciplinary culture where chemistry intersects with fields such as biology, physics, computer science, materials science and health sciences to address some of today’s most important scientific and societal challenges.

Management

The department’s leadership holds overall responsibility for research, education, innovation, and operations. The leadership is supported by section heads and research group leaders, who coordinate activities within their respective fields of expertise.

  • Pernille Harris
    Head of Department
    • Job responsibility
      Responsible for daily leadership of the Department, including planning and distribution of work within guidelines set by the principal and the board.
  • Mogens Brøndsted Nielsen
    Deputy Head of Department for Research
    • Job responsibility
      Chairman of the Researh Counsil. Institute Representative in The Faculty of Science's Research Counsil.
  • Anders Døssing
    VDeputy Head of Department for Instruction
    • Job responsibility
      Advises the Head of Department on teaching quality and development, and coordinates dialogue on courses and evaluations.
  • Solvejg Jørgensen
    Department Administrator
    • Job responsibility
      Leader of the Administration of Department of Chemistry.
  • Stephan P. A. Sauer
    Head of Studies for Chemistry
    • Job responsibility
      Head of Studies for the BSc and MSc Chemistry programme.
  • Lars Bo Stegeager Hemmingsen
    Head of Studies for Nanoscience
    • Job responsibility
      Head of Studies for the BSc and MSc Nanoscience programme.
  • Christian Marcus Pedersen
    Head of Studies for Medicinal Chemistry
    • Job responsibility
      Head of Studies for the BSc Medicinal Chemistry programme.

The Department of Chemistry's leadership team

Chair

Head of Department, Pernille Harris

Members

Deputy Head of Department for Research: Professor Mogens Brøndsted Nielsen
Deputy Head of Department for Instruction: Lecturer Anders Døssing
Professor Jesper Bendix
Professor Knud J. Jensen
Professor Morten Bjerrum
Associate Professor Michael Pittelkow
Professor Kurt Valentin Mikkelsen
Professor Bo W. Laursen
Professor Jan Rossmeisl
Head of Administration: Solvejg Jørgensen

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