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Profile
Research Areas:
- Microbial food safety
- Hygiene in the production environment
- Water and environmental hygiene
- Biofilms
- Survival mechanisms in pathogenic bacteria, e.g., Listeria monocytogenes
- Innovative detection and preservation methods
Teaching:
- Food Safety in the Production Chain (23102)
- Hygienic Design in the Food Industry (23521)
Keywords
- User defined:
- Food microbiology
- Environmental hygiene
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 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Publications
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Improving small water supplies in the Nordic countries: Achieving resilience through Risk-Based Management and Surveillance
Gunnarsdóttir, M. J., Gardarsson, S. M., Eriksson, M., Albrechtsen, H.-J., Bergkvist, K. G., Rossi, P. M., Hansen, L. T., Jensen, P. E., Myrmel, M., Persson, K. M. & Bartram, J., 2026, Nordic Council of Ministers. 28 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Research
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Spoilage of UHT milk by enzymes from microorganisms
Aguilera Toro, M., Poulsen, N. A., Wiking, L., Larsen, L. B., Hansen, L. T., Rauh, V. & Xiao, Y., 2026, In: Mælkeritidende. 2026, 1, p. 12-13 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication
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Climate Change and Permafrost Thaw Impact on Drinking Water Quality in Greenland
Knøfler, I. H., Hansen, L. T. & Jensen, P. E., 2025, Abstract Book: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, p. 691-691 1 p. 3.19.P-We276. (Abstract book (SETAC Europe Annual Meeting), Vol. 2025).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Effect of pre-drying storage and drying method on the quality of dried kelp
Sparvath, J. S., Cardoso, A. L., Rustad, T., Ziemer, N. & Hansen, L. T., 2025, In: Food Research International. 221, Part 4, 12 p., 117568.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Genetic and phenotypic diversity of Streptococcus spp. strains isolated from a low-moisture Mozzarella production site
Piccini, V., Kragh, M. L., Xiao, Y., Nielsen, S. D., Wemmenhove, E. & Hansen, L. T., 2025, FEMS MICRO Milan 14-17 july 2025 Congress - Exhibition: Abstract book. Federation of European Microbiological Societies, p. 872-872 2592Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceedings › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile9 Downloads (Orbit)
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CampBio: Investigation of Campylobacter’s capability to tolerate biocide treatment
Takeuchi-Storm, N. (PI), Hansen, L. T. (CoI) & Fløgstad, J. (PhD Student)
01/01/2026 → 31/12/2028
Project: Research
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Investigation of Campylobacter¿s ability to tolerate biocide treatment (CampBio)
Fløgstad, J. (PhD Student), Hansen, L. T. (Main Supervisor) & Takeuchi-Storm, N. (Supervisor)
01/01/2026 → 31/12/2028
Project: PhD
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Molecular tools for assessment of protozoa in foods
Nielsen, T. K. (PhD Student), Hansen, L. T. (Main Supervisor), Takeuchi-Storm, N. (Supervisor), Enemark, H. L. (Supervisor) & Mejer, H. (Supervisor)
01/10/2025 → 30/09/2028
Project: PhD
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Prevalence and mitigation of pathogenic sporeforming bacteria in plant-based foods
Zarras, F. (PhD Student), Hansen, L. T. (Main Supervisor), Hansen, T. B. (Supervisor) & Kragh, M. L. (Supervisor)
01/12/2024 → 30/11/2027
Project: PhD
Activities
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Influence of storage time and dehydration methods on microbiological and physiochemical quality of brown seaweeds
Sørensen, J. S. (Guest lecturer), Cardoso, A. L. (Other), Rustad, T. (Other) & Hansen, L. T. (Other)
19 Feb 2023 → 24 Feb 2023Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Risk assessment for the use of treated process water for cleaning purposes in the food industry: A case study
Hansen, L. T. (Invited speaker)
7 Oct 2021Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Listeria monocytogenes survival in the food processing environment – how does it do it?
Hansen, L. T. (Invited speaker)
15 Nov 2021Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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How do we verify that UV inactivates bacteria and viruses?
Hansen, L. T. (Invited speaker)
24 Nov 2021Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Biofilm, hygiejne, rengøring og verificering af effektiviteten i rengøring
Hansen, L. T. (Invited speaker)
10 Nov 2021Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies and organisations
Press/Media
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Corona: Tvivlsomme produkter skaber falsk tryghed
09/12/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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EU høringsforslag vedrørende fælles europæiske standarder til renset spildevand
02/09/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Råt vand er det nyeste hit i den amerikanske sundhedsindustri
08/01/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Hygiejne, mikrobiologi, forbrugeradfærd, antimikrobielt
08/08/2016
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media