Jaide Vold Korgaard Jensen
About Jaide Vold Korgaard Jensen
Jaide Vold Korgaard Jensen is the Head of Biotechnology at Arcaea, a position he has held since 2022. He holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Bielefeld University and has extensive experience in the field, including a previous role as Associate Director of Business Development at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.
Current Role at Arcaea
Jaide Vold Korgaard Jensen serves as the Head of Biotechnology at Arcaea, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees biotechnology initiatives and strategies within the organization. His leadership contributes to the advancement of biotechnological applications and innovations at Arcaea.
Previous Experience at Ginkgo Bioworks
Prior to his current role, Jaide Vold Korgaard Jensen worked at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. as the Associate Director of Business Development from 2016 to 2022. During his six years at Ginkgo Bioworks, he focused on developing business strategies and partnerships to enhance the company's biotechnological capabilities.
Educational Background in Biotechnology
Jaide Vold Korgaard Jensen has an extensive educational background in biotechnology. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biotechnology from Bielefeld University, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. He also holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Denmark, completed between 2010 and 2012, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biotechnology from the same institution, obtained from 2007 to 2010.
Research Experience at MIT
Jaide Vold Korgaard Jensen gained research experience as a Visiting PhD Student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2014 to 2015. This six-month tenure allowed him to engage in advanced research projects and collaborate with leading experts in the field of biotechnology.
Early Education in Chemistry and Biotechnology
Jaide Vold Korgaard Jensen began his academic journey in the field of chemistry and biotechnology at University College Øresund, where he completed an Academy Profession Degree Programme in Chemical and Biotechnical Science from 2005 to 2007. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent studies in biotechnology.