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Katherine Richardson Christensen |
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Born: May 11, 1954 (USA)
Telephone: +45 3532 4285 Current position:Professor in Biological Oceanography and Vice Dean for Public Outreach, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Tagensvej 16, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark (since 1 February 2007). Adj. Professor in Biological Oceanography, University of AarhusResearch Profile:The overall focus of my research is the identification and quantification of factors influencing the flow of energy and material (especially carbon and nitrogen) in pelagic ecosystems. Most of my research has been on marine plankton (primarily phytoplankton). However, I have also studied higher trophic levels such as fish (both larvae and adults) and even harbour porpoises. Research foci include the
In 2006-2007, I led the largest project on a round-the world cruise (www.galathea3.dk) with participation of researchers from 4 Danish research institutes where our research aim was to develop a global picture of carbon flow in surface waters of the ocean as well at CO2 exchange between the ocean and the atmosphere. The project is endorsed by international project, IMBER (Integrated Marine Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Research, www.imber.info). Until the Galathea cruise, most of my research has been carried out in the North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat, North Atlantic and Greenland Seas. In 2009, I was Chairman of the Scientific Steering Committee for a large international scientific conference, CLIMATECHANGE: Global Risks, Challenges and Decisions (www.climatecongress.ku.dk). Education:
Ph.D. (1980) University of North Wales, U.K. (Carried out while on a Marshall Fellowship from the U.K.) Employment:
February 1, 2002 – 31 January 2007 Pro-rector, Aarhus University Work-related posts:
International: 2009 - Member of Scientific Advisory Board: ACCENT EU Project 2009 - Member of Steering Committee of the Sustainable Development Knowledge Partnership, established by United Nations Division of Sustainability. 2008 - Board Member, ICROFS (International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems)
2007 -2010: European Research Council (ERC); Chairperson, Evaluation Panel PE 8, 9 & 10 (Earth System Science) Starting Grants 2007 - European Research Council (ERC); Chairman Evaluation Panel PE 8 (Earth System Science) Starting Grants 2006-2007: Member Scientific Advisory Board: Bjørn Carlson Stiftelse, Stockholm, Sweden. 2005 - Member, Scientific Advisory Committee Royal Netherlands Institute of Sea Research, Texel. 2005 – Member of EUROCEANS (EU Network of Excellence) steering committee 2005-2006: Board Member: NORDFORSK
2004-2007: Member, International Institut for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Austria.
2002 – 2006: Member (vice-president), Scientific Committee, European Environmental Agency.
Denmark:
Teaching and supervision at the University level: Since 1998, teaching and graduate student supervision have been a part of my official job responsibilities the University of Aarhus and I have, in that time, supervised or co-supervised
I have had responsibility for the development and execution of undergraduate courses (and examinations) on the following topics:
In addition, I have been a contributing lecturer/examiner in courses on:
I have received no formal pedagogical training. However, student evaluation of my teaching has been uniformly positive. Copies of these evaluations are on file at the Dept. of Biology, University of Aarhus. Public outreach:Lectures: I am frequently invited to give lectures on my research for scientific and non-scientific gatherings (> 50 per year in recent years). My non-scientific audiences range from school children to political fora and formal gatherings. Highlights in 2009 include speaking at a high level briefing at the UN, a Globe International Meeting in the Senate in Rome and at a briefing of Members of the EU Parliament. Press and Electronic media: I frequently give interviews to the press on my research and, especially, climate change related issues. Popular Science - books and articles: Since 2005, I have authored or co-authored the following scientific publications aimed at a general audience: Richardson, K. 2009. Climate Change and Life on Earth. In: 100 places to remember before they disappear. Co + Life A/S. Rahmstorf, S. & K. Richardson. 2008. Our Threatened Oceans. Haus Publishing, London. Richardson, K. 2008. Broer og naturen i danske farvande. In: Landet, vandet og broen. Sund & Bælt Holding, A/S. Copenhagen pp.38-51. Rahmstorf, S. & K. Richardson 2007. Wie bedroht sind die ozeane? Biologische und physikalische Aspekte. Forum für Verantwortung. Fischer Taschenbuch Verlag 280 pp. Richardson, K. 2005. Oceaner af vand . In: Viden om Vand. Kaufmann, I. & Keiding, S. R. (eds.). Aarhus Universitetsforlag. 176 pp. (a textbook for gymnasium students) Richardson, K., Mouritsen, L.T. 2006, "På vej mod et surt hav - udledning af CO2 ændrer verdenshavene", Aktuel Naturvidenskab, vol. 5, s. 4-7. Lund-Hansen, L.C., M.H. Nielsen, A. Bruhn & K. Richardson. 2005 "Havets græsmark vokser ujævnt - om strøm og algevækst i Lillebælt" Aktuel Naturvidenskab vol 3, 15-18.
Richardson, K., Mouritsen, L.T. & Sørensen, L.L. 2006. The marine carbon cycle from North to South along the Galathea route -an on going project investigating the global carbon cycle. IMBER Update December 2006. Editorial and Evaluation Activities:I am a review editor for Marine Ecology Progress Series and review scientific articles on an ad hoc basis for a number of scientific journals including, Marine Ecology Progress Series, Limnology and Oceanography, Deep Sea Research, and Journal of Plankton Research. In addition, I am frequently asked to sit on evaluation panels for academic positions, especially for Scandinavian Universities, where there is a requirement of having both genders represented in evaluation panels. External Funding:I have consistently since the mid-1990s, maintained external funding (primarily from Danish Research Councils and EU). In total, this funding exceeds 15 million DKK. For most of these grants, I was the responsible grant holder. The largest of these externally funded projects was the Galathea project in 2006-7, with a total of over 6 million DKK from external sources including the Danish Research Council, Villum Kann Rasmussen Foundation, Nordea Foundation and Knud Højgard Foundation. Most recently, I am part of a consortium in a project funded (2007) by the Strategic Research Council of Denmark: Influence of ecological dynamics and climate change on the marine environment in Danish waters. This grant supplies me with funding for a PhD student. Cruise Participation:I have participated in >60 research cruises starting in 1975 (RV KNORR - WHOI). From 1979 - 1981, I sailed often aboard the RV Prince Madog (University of Wales) and was chief scientist on a number of occasions. Since 1983, I have participated (often as chief scientist) cruises aboard the Danish Fisheries Research Vessel, Dana. I was responsible for the largest research project on the Danish Galathea3 expedition, was on board for a total of approximately 3 months and was the overall cruise leader on one leg (Sydney to the Solomon Islands, December 2006). In May, 2008, I joined an American team of researchers on the RV KNORR studying plankton-mediated carbon flow in the North Atlantic. In August 2008, I was chief scientist on a cruise aboard RV Dana from Greenland to Denmark examining ocean-atmosphere flux of CO2 and carbon turnover in surface waters. Publications:
Over 75 publications in or submitted to refereed international journals and books |