Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is Denmark’s premier polytechnic and an internationally renowned engineering institution. Founded in 1829 by among others physicist Hans Christian Ørsted, DTU is located in Kongens Lyngby, just north of Copenhagen. With over 13,000 students, 1.600 PhD-fellows and 2.300 researchers/educators, it fosters a vibrant academic community focused on technical and natural sciences. DTU is consistently ranked among Europe’s top technical universities. Its mission is to create societal value through world-class research, innovation, education, and advisory activities. DTU emphasizes cross-disciplinary, project-based learning and strong collaboration with industry and international partners. It aligns its educational and research efforts with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, embedding sustainability into technology development aimed at driving societal change.
Key Person:
Rasmus Ellebaek Christiansen
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Rasmus E. Christiansen is an Associate Professor at DTU’s Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. He holds degrees in Physics and Mathematical Modelling and earned his PhD in 2016 at DTU. His research focuses on computational wave physics and topology optimization for electromagnetics, mechanics, and acoustics. He has visited leading institutions worldwide and collaborates with experimental groups to bridge simulation and realization while teaching and mentoring in related fields.