1. CV. Pernille Staal Køhler
Education:
 2015 – MSc., Chemical and biochemical engineering, DTU
 2013 – BSc. Eng., Chemistry and bioteknologi, DTU
 2011 – Internship at Xellia pharmaceuticals
Professional interests and expertise:
I am interested mostly in process development and optimization. It motivates me
to solve problems and acquire new knowledge. Some of my strongest expertises
are in practical work to solve specific problems. I like tasks where to think
"outside the box" is needed to find the best solution.
During my education I have worked with at least, seven pilot-scale plants
including fermentation, spray drying and ultrafiltration. Throughout my time at
DTU, I have had eight classes dealing with process design and unit operations
used in both chemistry and biotechnology. Additionally, I had classes in GMP,
reactor/fermenter design, membrane technology, physical chemistry,
thermodynamics, reaction engineering, material science and modeling of
reactions with and without a catalyst, and design of whole production
processes.
Furthermore, I have established experience with simulation program ProII,
programming, simulation and solution of differential equations in MATLAB and
thermodynamics of ICAS.
Projects in industry:
2015 – Master thesis at Chr-Hansen.
This project dealt with optimization of a fermentation process in order to
increase the stability of lactic acid bacteria, while still maintaining an
economical and time wise feasible process. Through this project, I got a good
insight into the workings of a development where the majority of the work is
to be applied to production as soon as possible.
During this project, I performed all fermentations and stability tests
independently, which has given me good experience with the practical aspects
of fermentation.
2012 – Graduate project at Carlsberg Research Center.
This project represented the first step in the development of a new product.
It has provided a unique insight into the considerations and decisions you have
to go through in a development process.
2011 – Internship in production at Xellia Pharmaceuticals.
This project dealt with optimization of the production of antibiotic (API),
produced by fermentation. The optimization was done by collecting a large
amount of data for using statistical analysis to find the conditions at which the
highest yield was obtained. In addition, a considerable part of the focus was
the occasionally increased viscosity of the fermentation broth. In this context,
a standard for measuring the viscosity was developed. This was 100%
independent work. Because my supervisor was head of production, I had the
unique opportunity to learn about management of production.
Other work experience:
 2007 - 2009 – Teaching assistant in kindergarten.
The job as a teaching assistant was very rewarding both personally and in terms
of experience working with different types of people. In this job, I was given
many opportunities to develop my ability to read and understand the many
personalities. An experience I often avail myself of in teamwork.
Title:
Chemical and bioprocess engineer.
Birthday:
1988-03-19
E-mail:
pernillestaalk@gmail.com
Telephone:
+45 25 38 59 39
Address:
Gertsvej 10, 2. tv. 2300 kbh. s
Civil status:
I live with my boyfriend
Languages:
Fluent in Danish and English.
Understand and talk German to a
certain extent.
Something about me:
In working with problem solving and in
my spare time I am enterprising.
I enjoy and everyday life with many
different projects.
I am very curious; therefore, I strive to
learn something every day.
I am most often regarded as a happy,
open and forthcoming person.
I enjoy meeting new people, and thrive
in an everyday life involving cooperation
with colleagues.
In teamwork, I often find myself as the
one who brings the group together and
makes sure everyone is heard. I think
this is one of the key aspect in good
teamwork.
My spare time:
I volunteer at “barnets blå hus”. Which
is very valuable to me. I participate in a
girl's club, with the aim to provide adult
attention, security, and role models for
girls (9-14 years) who have one or two
parents with addiction or mental
problems.