Faculty of Natural Sciences

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 Natural Sciences About the faculty

Welcome to the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Aarhus University

Natural Sciences in numbers

Students

3.159

Full-time equivalents

1.485

Departments

8

Turnover (in DKK)

1.4 bill. 

Link to Department of Biology
"Our research spans broadly from genes to entire ecosystems. We contribute with knowledge and education that form the basis for solutions in biodiversity and green transition."
- Hans Brix, Head of Department, Department of Biology
Link to Department of Geoscience
"At the Department of Geoscience we study Earth’s processes over time, including the role of geosciences in relation to climate change, the water cycle, and the green transition."
- Marit-Solveig Seidenkrantz, Head of Department, Department of Geoscience
Link to Department of Chemistry
"The departments research includes organic synthesis, materials chemistry, catalysis, atmospheric chemistry, spectroscopy, and theoretical chemistry. Our work covers both basic research and applied chemistry with focus on sustainability and the green transition."
- Thomas Vosegaard, Head of Department, Department of Chemistry
Link to Department of Mathematics
"We research algebra, analysis, geometry, topology, probability theory, statistics, applied mathematics, and mathematical modeling, focusing on advancing the understanding of mathematical principles and their applications."
- Jacob Schach Møller, Head of Department, Department of Mathematics
Link to Department of Physics and Astronomy
"Our research spans a wide range within physics and astronomy: From elementary particles and quantum mechanics to the structure of the universe, including astrophysics, nanophysics, nuclear physics, and quantum technology."
- Ulrik Ingerslev Uggerhøj, Head of Department, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Link to Department of Computer Science
"CS researches cryptography, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and algorithms. Our research ranges from theoretical to experimental computer science, focusing on developing future technologies."
- Kaj Grønbæk, Head of Department, Department of Computer Science
Link to Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics
"MBG studies protein science, RNA biology, cell biology, neurobiology, plant molecular biology, and bioinformatics. We perform fundamental research with the aim of understanding biological processes and contributing to society with innovative solutions."
Claus Oxvig, Head of Department, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics
Link to Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center
"iNANO researches nanomaterials, catalysis, nanomedicine, synthetic biology, and nanofood. Our research is interdisciplinary and ranges from applied to nanoscience to topics at the interface between physics, chemistry and molecular biology."
- Jeppe Vang Lauritsen, Acting center director, Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center

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Historical background

 

The Faculty of Natural Sciences was established on 1 January 2020 following division of the former Faculty of Science and Technology into Faculty of Natural Sciences and Faculty of Technical Sciences.

Science and Technology was established in 2011 by amalgamating  the Faculty of Science, Aarhus University, the National Environmental Research Institute (NERI), the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (DJF) and - from 2012 - Aarhus School of Engineering.

Historical background

 

The Faculty of Natural Sciences was established on 1 January 2020 following division of the former Faculty of Science and Technology into Faculty of Natural Sciences and Faculty of Technical Sciences.

Science and Technology was established in 2011 by amalgamating  the Faculty of Science, Aarhus University, the National Environmental Research Institute (NERI), the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (DJF) and - from 2012 - Aarhus School of Engineering.

Revised 11.04.2025
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