Background
Michelsen, Axel was born on March 1, 1940 in Haderslev, Denmark. Son of Erik and Vibeke (Behrens) Michelsen.
biologist educator Foundation administrator
Michelsen, Axel was born on March 1, 1940 in Haderslev, Denmark. Son of Erik and Vibeke (Behrens) Michelsen.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Copenhagen, Denmark, 1966. Doctor of Science, University Copenhagen, Denmark, 1971.
Assistant professor University Copenhagen, 1966-1972. Professor Odense (Denmark) University, since 1973. Chairman Danish Science Research Council, Denmark, 1975-1978.
Director Carlsberg Foundation, Denmark, since 1986.
(The Physiology of the Locust Ear I III)
Member Academy Wissenschaften und der Literature, Academy of Europe, Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters, Deutsche Academy Naturforscher Leopoldina, Bayerische Academy Wissenschaften.
Married Ulla West-Nielsen, February 1, 1980. Children: Lars, Helle, Thomas.