Peter C. Kjærgaard

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Peter C. Kjærgaard is Director of the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and Honorary Professor at the Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment, University College London.

With a strong scientific background and extensive international experience, he is a leading voice in natural history, evolution and public understanding of science. Under his leadership, the Natural History Museum of Denmark achieved highest marks in an international evaluation.

Knighted in 2024, he now leads the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi’s mission to inspire curiosity, stewardship and connection between people and planet.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Museum Director, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
  • 2026–present
    Honorary Professor, University College London
  • 2015–2024
    Museum Director, Natural History Museum of Denmark
  • 2015–2024
    Professor of Evolutionary History, University of Copenhagen
  • 2012–2015
    Director of Centre for Biocultural Studies, Aarhus University
  • 2010–2015
    Professor of Evolutionary Studies, Aarhus University
  • 2012–2012
    Visiting Professor, UCLA
  • 2010–2011
    Visiting Scholar, Harvard University
  • 2007–2010
    Visiting Fellow, University of Cambridge
  • 2004–2010
    Associate Professor, Aarhus University
  • 2000–2004
    Assistant Professor, Aarhus University
  • 2003–2003
    Visiting Lecturer, Ilisimatusarfik - University of Greenland

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow of the Linnean Society of London

Honours

Knight of the Order of Dannebrog

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