Personal profile
Presentation
Laurits Rauer Nielsen is a Master of Science in Geography (by research) specialising in environmental and natural ressource management, specifically the management of invasive species combined with poverty eradication. He is trained in an interdisciplinary and multicultural context.
Concerning research and teaching Laurits works with natural disasters and climate-related incidents such as storm surges and flooding, including relevant mitigation and response efforts such as dykes and contingency planning involving citizens, among other things as spontaneous volunteers in the emergency phase of operations. Furthermore Laurits teaches interprofessional collaboration.
Laurits has working experience in the fieds of disaster and emergency relief, rescue work, preparedness and emergency management, recruitment and leadership of volunteers, statistics and teaching. Laurits is also an active volunteer in emergency management.
Furthermore he has substantial experience in planning and carrying out maritime sports, including safety training and risk assesment.
Competences
Linguistic competences:Language: Danish
Level: Native speaker
Language: English
Level: Negotiation level
Language: German
Level: Experienced
Language: Swedish
Level: Experienced
Organisational unit competences:
Project management: Several years of experience
Networking: Several years of experience
Fundraising: Several years of experience
Administration: Several years of experience
Management: Professional
Education/Academic qualification
M. Sc., University of Copenhagen
Award Date: 27 Jun 2005
B.sc, University of Copenhagen
Award Date: 1 Jan 2002
Water Supply and Sanitation in Emergencies, University of Copenhagen
… → Aug 2005
Holdleder brand, Beredskabsstyrelsens Tekniske Skole
… → 2001
Positions
Danmarks Statistik
1 Jan 2008 → 31 Dec 2014
Beredskabsstyrelsen
1 Mar 2006 → 31 Dec 2007
UNHCR
26 Nov 2005 → 26 Feb 2006
Keywords
- emergency management
- catastrophes
- scientific courses
- emergency aid
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Educational Initiative Using Simulation Training for the Evolving Landscape of Hybrid Warfare and Its Devastating Impacts: A Scoping Review
Khorram-Manesh, A., Sørensen, J. L., Sandberg, L., Johannessen, M. R., Berntzen, L., Nielsen, L. R. & Carlström, E., 2026, In: Scandinavian Journal of Military Studies. 9, 1, p. 29-46 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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beredskabsløber: beredskabsløberapp
Nielsen, L. R., 4 Jan 2025, Lex - Danmarks Nationalleksikon.Research output: Other contribution › Contribution to digital media
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Beredskabsstyrelsens Officersskole
Nielsen, L. R., 11 Aug 2025, Lex - Danmarks Nationalleksikon.Research output: Other contribution › Contribution to digital media
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Brandbevægelsen
Nielsen, L. R., 13 Mar 2025, Lex - Danmarks Nationalleksikon.Research output: Other contribution › Contribution to digital media
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Cultivating Disaster Preparedness: A Scoping Review of Technology's Contribution to Situational Awareness and Disaster Mindset in Disaster Medicine
Khorram-Manesh, A., Johanessen, M. R., Nielsen, L. R., Carlstrøm, E., Berntzen, L., Sandberg, L. & Sørensen, J. L., 10 Oct 2025, In: Online Journal of Public Health Informatics. 17, p. 1-17 17 p., e75404.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
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TTCM: TeleTraining in Crisis Management - The TTCM Exercise Model
Sørensen, J. L. (Principle researcher), Carlstrøm, E. (Principle researcher), Nielsen, L. R. (Principle researcher), Andersen, N. B. (Co-researcher) & Sandberg, L. (Co-researcher)
01/09/24 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Mapping and Exercising Flood Resilience in Southern Denmark – Inclusion of Actors and Perspectives
Baron, N. (Principle researcher), Andersen, N. B. (Co-researcher), Nielsen, L. R. (Co-researcher) & Skammelsen, M. C. (Co-researcher)
01/06/24 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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Branddødsanalyse – formidling af forskningsviden i hvidbog, gennem statistiske analyser af nærved-hændelser samt feasabilitystudie
Andersen, N. B. (Principle researcher), Diderichsen, A. T. (Principle researcher), Nielsen, L. R. (Principle researcher) & Nielsen, I. H. (Co-researcher)
01/10/20 → 31/08/22
Project: Research
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TAK: Tryghed i Akutte Kriser
Nielsen, L. R. (Principle researcher), Andersen, N. B. (Co-researcher) & Bøhm, M. (Principle researcher)
01/10/20 → 31/12/23
Project: Development project/ Innovation
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Genoprettelsesperioden efter stormen Bodils ødelæggelser i Jyllinge Nordmark i 2013/2014
Baron, N. (Principle researcher), Kongsager, R. (Co-researcher), Andersen, N. B. (Principle researcher) & Nielsen, L. R. (Principle researcher)
01/10/19 → 16/02/20
Project: Research
Press/Media
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Geef burgervrijwilligers een plek in de c r i s i s d ra a i b o e ke n
21/11/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Brandstationer mangler mandskab: Sløjfet minut-regel kan hjælpe
16/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Butik oplever kundestorm efter droneaktivitet
03/10/25 → 04/10/25
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Mystiske droner får flere til at melde sig til Hjemmeværnet: - Folk rykker sammen i bussen Christina fik ni måneder tilbage at leve i - nu er hun blevet opereret i Spanien Rektor efter gymnasie-ballade: Der er sket et skred i de unges opførsel
02/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Activities
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9th SRA-E Nordic annual conference
Nielsen, L. R. (Paricipant) & Taarup, J. (Paricipant)
4 Nov 2025 → 5 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference
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NEEDS CONFERENCE 2023: BUILDING DISASTER RESILIENT SOCIETIES
Nielsen, L. R. (Paricipant)
31 Oct 2023 → 2 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference
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SAMSIK 2023
Nielsen, L. R. (Paricipant)
26 Oct 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference
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Capacity building for popular involvement in emergency response
Nielsen, L. R. (Introductory speaker)
2 Nov 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture or presentation