Eva Vedel Jensen facts for kids
Eva Bjørn Vedel Jensen was born in Denmark on June 14, 1951. She is a Danish mathematician and statistician. She is known for her work using math and data to understand shapes and images. This includes areas like spatial statistics, stereology, stochastic geometry, and medical imaging. She is now a retired professor at Aarhus University in Denmark.
Her Studies and Work
Eva Vedel Jensen studied at Aarhus University. She earned her first advanced degree, a master's degree, in 1976. In 1979, she started working as a teacher and researcher at the same university. She continued her studies and earned her highest degree, a doctorate, in 1987. Later, in 2003, she became a full professor at Aarhus University.
Awards and Honors
Eva Vedel Jensen has received many honors for her work. Since 1992, she has been an elected member of the International Statistical Institute. This is a group for top statisticians from around the world. She is also a member of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters. This is a special group for important scientists and thinkers in Denmark.
In 2009, she won a big award called the Villum Kann Rasmussen Annual Award. This award is for important scientific research. The Queen of Denmark made her a knight of the Order of the Dannebrog in 2010. This is a special honor given to people who have done great things for Denmark. In 2013, the University of Bern in Switzerland gave her an honorary doctorate. This means they recognized her achievements with a special degree.
Books She Wrote
Eva Vedel Jensen has written several books about her research. These books help others learn about her work. Some of her books include:
- Local Stereology (published in 1998)
- Stereology for Statisticians (written with Adrian Baddeley, published in 2005)
