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Research profile
Characterisation, flocculation and separation of liquid solutions, organic waste streams (wastewater, manure) and sediment.Matematical modeling of filtration and dewatering processes based on feed charateristic and colloidal chemistry.
Membrane filtration for water purification, water reuse and recovery of nutrients e.g MBR, MF/UF systems, nanofiltration, and forward osmosis.
Research project in e.g. phosphorus recovery from wastewater, lakesediment, and sludge ash, solvent reuse, filtration of swimmingpool water, development of flocculants, and better use of carbon resource in wastewater.
Teaching profile
Teach Chemical Unit Operation, Colloidal Chemistry, and Reaction Kinetic. More than 20 years with PBL teaching.
Supervisor at 3, 5, 6, 9 and 10 semester.
Administrative profile
Head of Section for Bioressouces and Process Engineering
Head of Center for Membrane Technology
Keywords
- Chemistry and Bioscience
- Wastewater sludge
- Sludge
- Colloid chemistry
- Membrane technology
- Filtration
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Gæsteprofessorat til - Irena Petrinic
Christensen, M. L. (Project Licensee) & Petrinić, I. (PI)
01/01/2026 → 31/01/2028
Project: Research
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CERO-MP: Cost Efficient Reduction of Micropollutants
Jørgensen, M. K. (PI), Nielsen, P. H. (CoI), Christensen, M. L. (CoI), Hove Hansen, S. (CoI) & Nielsen, M. H. (CoI)
01/01/2025 → 31/10/2027
Project: Research
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Nutrients Reduction Solutions in Near-Coast Tourist areas of the Baltic Sea
Christensen, M. L. (PI) & Messina, G. (Project Participant)
2021-2027 Interreg Baltic Sea Region
01/01/2022 → 30/09/2026
Project: Research
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Demulsifiers for produced water produced by wastewater
Simoni, G. (Project Licensee), Christensen, M. L. (Project Participant) & Naknikham, U. (Project Applicant)
Technical University of Denmark
01/02/2024 → 30/06/2024
Project: Research
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How many samples do we need to be representative? Grid sampling in Danish waters for assessing the distribution of microplastics and tire wear particles in seabed sediments
Lykkemark, J., Simon-Sánchez, L., Liu, F., Vianello, A., Chand, R., Vollertsen, J., Christensen, M. L. & Nielsen, A. H., Feb 2026, In: Marine Pollution Bulletin. 223, 14 p., 119044.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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In situ detection of fouling in crossflow filtration using 3ω sensing
Filtenborg, S. R., Galsøe, P., Mølgaard, J. S., Linnemann Axelsen, D. A., Kallesøe, C. S., Tavakolmoghadam, M., Christensen, M. L., Kjul, A. R. & Jørgensen, M. K., Mar 2026, In: Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 227, p. 454-464 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Synspunkt: Fosfor kvæler vores søer - og vi kan vinde mere end rent vand ved at fjerne det
Reitzel, K., Ottosen, L. M., Muff, J., Christensen, M. L., Smith, A. M., Søndergaard, M. & Skov, C., 25 Feb 2026, Ingeniøren.Research output: Other contribution › Net publication - Internet publication › Communication
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Aeration of wastewater with a ceramic membrane nanobubble generator: Experimental validation and modelling of its oxygen transfer
Messina, G. & Christensen, M. L., 15 Nov 2025, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 524, 14 p., 169390.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Bioprocesses: A Comprehensive Guide to Sustainable Resources in the Non-Fossil Era
Sommer, S. G. (Editor), Christensen, M. L. (Editor), Norddahl, B. (Editor), Ambye-Jensen, M. (Editor) & Roda-Serrat, M. C. (Editor), 1 Jan 2025, Cambridge University Press. 448 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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Prizes
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Årets underviser på Institut for Kemi og Biovidenskab 2020
Christensen, M. L. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Educational prizes
Activities
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Civilingeniørcensorkorpset på Kemiretningen (External organisation)
Christensen, M. L. (Vice chairperson)
Jun 2022 → …Activity: Memberships › Membership of committees, commissions, boards, councils, associations, organisations, or similar
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Euromembrane 2021
Lipnizki, F. (Organizer) & Christensen, M. L. (Organizer)
28 Nov 2021 → 2 Dec 2021Activity: Attending an event › Conference organisation or participation
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Nordic Filtration Society (External organisation)
Christensen, M. L. (Member)
2007 → …Activity: Memberships › Membership of research networks or expert groups
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20th Nordic Filtration Symposium
Christensen, M. L. (Organizer), Jørgensen, M. K. (Organizer), Quist-Jensen, C. A. (Organizer), Pinelo, M. (Organizer), Zhang, W. (Organizer) & Ahrné , L. (Organizer)
2 Dec 2024 → 4 Dec 2024Activity: Attending an event › Conference organisation or participation
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Nordic Filtration Symposium
Christensen, M. L. (Organizer), Quist-Jensen, C. A. (Organizer), Jørgensen, M. K. (Organizer), Wybrandt, L. (Organizer), Jensen, H. C. (Organizer), Kristensen, C. (Organizer) & Szwebs, W. (Organizer)
29 Aug 2018 → 31 Aug 2018Activity: Attending an event › Conference organisation or participation
Press/Media
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Debat: Rens søen og gød marken: Søsediment som bæredygtig fosforgødning
Christensen, M. L., Simoni, G. & Naknikham, U.
09/10/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Nanna vinder Stockholm Junior Water Prize Denmark
27/04/2023
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Dansk farvand er skraldespand for den norske olieindustri. Nu spørger de lokale, hvor fiskene blev af
22/10/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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AAU sender mikroorganismer på en fedekur
21/11/2019
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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