Thomas De Bang
About Thomas De Bang
Thomas De Bang serves as a Scientific Manager at the Novo Nordisk Foundation, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong academic background in plant sciences and sustainable agriculture, having previously held a position as Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen.
Work at Novo Nordisk Fonden
Thomas De Bang has served as a Scientific Manager at Novo Nordisk Foundation since 2020. In this role, he manages open competition and strategic grants in areas including plant science, agriculture, food science, and industrial biotechnology. He is responsible for following up on the foundation's strategic stand-alone grants and research centers. Additionally, he develops and manages activities within the scientific committees of the foundation, ensuring alignment with its research and innovation goals.
Education and Expertise
Thomas De Bang holds multiple degrees from Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Analytical Chemistry from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that, he completed a Master's Degree in Agronomy and Analytical Chemistry from 2009 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Plant Sciences, which he obtained from 2005 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in plant science and sustainable agriculture.
Background
Before joining Novo Nordisk Foundation, Thomas De Bang worked as an Assistant Professor at Københavns Universitet from 2019 to 2020. He was responsible for a project-based course in plant science and sustainable agriculture during his tenure. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen in 2015, where he led a research program focused on plant-microbe interactions to enhance plant nutrient uptake.
Research and Development Initiatives
At Novo Nordisk Foundation, Thomas De Bang is involved in conceiving, developing, and executing strategic research and innovation initiatives. He plays a key role in mapping and analyzing research areas pertinent to sustainable agriculture, contributing to the foundation's mission to advance knowledge and innovation in this field.