The Project Shop

What is The Project Shop?

The Project Shop is a collection of proposals for student projects. If you are about to start your bachelor project, a biological project work or the thesis, you can find inspiration by clicking on the research areas below and see a number of project proposals. The department's researchers regularly announce new project opportunities, so keep an eye on The Project Shop.

Biodiversity

The study of biodiversity addresses the variety of living organisms and their variation in time and space. Biodiversity is under threat globally, with human activities accelerating extinction rates, affecting the tightly intertwined domains of human activity and nature. In addition to classical methods, it is now possible to map the biodiversity of specific environments by using advanced technology to sequence the DNA in combination with informatic tools.

You can read more about this research area on the Department of Biology's website. Here you can also find contact information for the researchers who work within this research area, if you yourself have an idea for a research project or are interested in a specific topic.

Physiology

Physiology is the study of how organisms function, from the molecular level to the organisms' interaction with the surrounding environment. Thus, plant physiologists deal with topics such as photosynthesis and the role of plant hormones in the growth and germination of seeds, animal physiologists study, for example, the animals' nervous and circulatory systems, and microbial physiologists investigate bacterial cell metabolism under oxygen-rich and oxygen-free conditions.

You can read more about this research area on the Department of Biology's website. Here you can also find contact information for the researchers who work within this research area, if you yourself have an idea for a research project or are interested in a specific topic.

Genetics and evolution

Evolution is the process that shapes the extraordinary adaptations that enable organisms to occupy all the diverse habitats and niches on Earth. The research in genetics and evolution aims to understand the ecological drivers and evolutionary processes that shape all life – from the origin of species to the mechanisms that enable adaptation to their specific environments. This research is very important for the understanding of the distribution and conservation of species.

You can read more about this research area on the Department of Biology's website. Here you can also find contact information for the researchers who work within this research area, if you yourself have an idea for a research project or are interested in a specific topic.

Life in lakes, streams and ocean

Aquatic ecosystems are critical to Earth’s cycles of carbon and nitrogen and to Earth’s biodiversity, and consequently, they are essential to human health and welfare. Currently, aquatic ecosystems are facing a range of profound challenges that are substantially affecting their structure and function. These include climate change, habitat loss, pollution, overexploitation and invasive species. Understanding the functioning of aquatic ecosystems and their ecological role is central in order to secure a sustainable future for the systems themselves as well as for humans.

You can read more about this research area on the Department of Biology's website. Here you can also find contact information for the researchers who work within this research area, if you yourself have an idea for a research project or are interested in a specific topic.

Microbial processes and diversity

Our planet is populated by an immense number of microorganisms. Their activities are essential for the global cycling of elements and the functioning and health of ecosystems and organisms – from plants to humans. In addition, we depend on the activities and products of microorganisms in a multitude of industrial processes including water treatment, energy production, food production and biotechnology.

You can read more about this research area on the Department of Biology's website. Here you can also find contact information for the researchers who work within this research area, if you yourself have an idea for a research project or are interested in a specific topic.

Environmental Technology

Our understanding of the environment around us is largely dependent on the tools we have available. Like the first microscopes changed our perception of the world and lead to the discovery of microorganisms, current technological developments help us unravel the complexity of living systems. Due to the vast complexity, heterogeneity, and varying scale of biological systems we need a variety of tools and methods.

You can read more about this research area on the Department of Biology's website. Here you can also find contact information for the researchers who work within this research area, if you yourself have an idea for a research project or are interested in a specific topic.

Molecular cell biology

Understanding how cells work and respond to their environment is a fundamental aspect of biology. Research within molecular cell biology at the Department of Biology encompasses studies on both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms (animals in particular) and is placed in the context of genetics, physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. Research on bacteria focuses on how microorganisms drive the global element cycles and how they interact with animals and plants. Research on various animals discloses the molecular and cellular basis for animal adaptations to their environment and behaviors.

You can read more about this research area on the Department of Biology's website. Here you can also find contact information for the researchers who work within this research area, if you yourself have an idea for a research project or are interested in a specific topic.

Nature protection and restoration

The world is facing a biodiversity crisis characterized by substantial loss of habitats and populations. As a major consequence species are getting extinct globally as well as in Denmark at an unprecedented rate. Moreover, an increasing exploitation of resources, climate changes as well as increased in flow of invasive species enhance the negative development in the future. Therefore, there is a strong need for an ambitious effort in nature protection and restoration, which requires an in depth understanding of the fundamental biological interrelations among species and their ecosystems as well as the drivers behind the emerging problems.

You can read more about this research area on the Department of Biology's website. Here you can also find contact information for the researchers who work within this research area, if you yourself have an idea for a research project or are interested in a specific topic.