Ulrik Kofoed Pedersen
About Ulrik Kofoed Pedersen
Ulrik Kofoed Pedersen serves as the Head of Beamline Controls at Diamond Light Source, a position he has held since 2016. He has a background in software engineering and has previously worked at CERN and Diamond Light Source in various technical roles.
Current Role at Diamond Light Source
Ulrik Kofoed Pedersen serves as the Head of Beamline Controls at Diamond Light Source. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the management and development of beamline control systems. His role involves overseeing the technical aspects of beamline operations and ensuring efficient functionality within the facility located in Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience at Diamond Light Source
Prior to his current role, Ulrik Kofoed Pedersen worked at Diamond Light Source in various capacities. He joined as a Software Engineer in 2005, where he worked for eight years until 2013. He then advanced to the position of Senior Software Engineer, serving from 2013 to 2016. His tenure at Diamond Light Source has provided him with extensive experience in software development and engineering within the context of synchrotron facilities.
Experience at CERN
Ulrik Kofoed Pedersen gained early experience as a Technical Student at CERN, where he worked for one year from 2004 to 2005. This role took place in the Geneva Area, Switzerland, and allowed him to engage with advanced scientific research and technical projects in a leading international research organization.
Education in Electronic Engineering
Ulrik Kofoed Pedersen studied at the Engineering College of Aarhus, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering. His studies spanned from 2001 to 2005, equipping him with foundational knowledge and skills in engineering principles and electronic systems.