Short CV
Simon Vilms Pedersen
Simon is a recognized multidisciplinary researcher spanning several scientific fields, including biophotonics, machine learning, ammonia volatilization, heat- and mass transfer, programming, and microfabrication. As a result, he often takes an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving. In addition to his scientific work, he is also engaging in professional bodies and councils. He has been particularly involved in University Politics around PhD students, and more recently, in the Danish-UK Association facilitating dialogue and discussions across organizations. Privately he’s an enthusiastic pianist, having played the piano since the age of six.
Academic Employments
Appointments to boards and councils
2021 - NowYP Council member of the Danish-UK Association
2018 - 2019Member of the PhD-K Coordination Council at the University of Southern Denmark
2017 - 2019Board member of the PhD Association of the University of Southern Denmark (Co-chair from 2018)
2017 - 2019Member of the PhD Committee at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Southern Denmark (Vice-chair from 2018)
Education
2020PhD in biophotonics and machine learning from University of Southern Denmark
2017MSc in Chemical Engineering from University of Southern Denmark
2014BSc in Chemical Engineering from University of Southern Denmark
Prizes, awards and fellowships
2021International Postdoctoral Grant of the Independent Research Fund Denmark (IRFD)
2020Winner of the Nordic Energy Challenge from Nordic Energy Research (NER)
2019'Space For Sustainability' Award from the European Space Agency
2018EliteForsk Travel Award from The Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science
2017Travel award from IDELLA Foundation
2017Travel award from the Danish Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Miscellaneous
- Track record and active mentoring numerous M.Sc. and PhD students
- Numerous talks given to audiences ranging from peers at scientific conferences to parliamentarians
- Developer of course materials in matters ranging from Mathematics to Biorefinery Technology
- Experience in writing of competitive grants and proposals
- Trained by TEDx license-holder and speaker coach Adam Montandon
- Seen in TV and newspapers
Simon is also an exceptional speaker and facilitator with international experience
Simon is an experienced speaker, having addressed audiences ranging from parliamentarians at the European Interparliamentary Space Conference to high school students in Akademiet for Talentfulde Unge. He also has experience bridging between researchers, developers and industry, ranging from SME or large multinational corporation.
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