Michael Vedel Wegener Kofoed
Associate Professor
Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark
Biography
Michael Vedel Wegener Kofoed is an associate professor at the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University and is affiliated with The Novo Nordisk Foundation CO₂ Research Center (CORC). His research focuses on microbial processes, biomethanation, Power-to-X technologies, CO₂ utilization, and industrial microbiology.
A central project in his work is ReMeSh (Redox Mediated Microbial CO₂ Reduction), funded by nearly 5 million DKK from the Novo Nordisk Foundation's Interdisciplinary Synergy Programme. The project, a collaboration between Aarhus University and Aalborg University, aims to enhance the understanding of microorganisms' ability to convert CO₂ into methane using bio-electrochemical systems. The ultimate goal is to develop a technology capable of accelerating this conversion up to 1000 times faster than current methods, enabling efficient production of sustainable fuels while reducing CO₂ emissions.
