Kenneth Jensen

Kenneth Jensen is an experienced professional in the field of biotechnology, currently serving as a Senior Department Manager at Novonesis since February 2024, where oversight includes a team of approximately 22 strain engineers and strain approval support specialists. Jensen has held various roles in academia and industry, including appointments as an external examiner at the University of Copenhagen (2019-2026) and for engineering study programmes at DTU and AAU. Prior to Novonesis, Jensen spent over a decade at Novozymes, culminating in positions as Senior Department Manager and Senior Science Manager, focusing on enzyme research automation and digitalization. Jensen's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Plant Biochemistry and extensive experience in enzyme discovery and technology development across several research roles. Educational background consists of multiple degrees from the University of Copenhagen and training as a laboratory technician in biotechnology.