Anders Rønnquist

Anders Rønnquist is a Professor and Head of the Department of Structural Engineering at NTNU’s Faculty of Engineering Science. His research focuses on structural dynamics, railway systems, and bridge engineering. He leads projects on structural health monitoring, wind engineering, and architectural collaboration in structural design. Key collaborations include work with KTH Stockholm, Vilnius University, and the University of Porto. He teaches courses such as Structural Dynamics, Steel Structures II, and Railway Catenary Systems. His work integrates advanced sensor technologies, machine learning, and probabilistic methods to address challenges in infrastructure longevity and safety.

Research interests span structural monitoring, overhead contact line dynamics, and reliability assessments. Notable contributions include the development of Kalman filter-based systems for crosswind load identification and shape grammar approaches for architectural-structural design integration. His team has pioneered non-contact measurement techniques using digital image correlation and advanced neural networks for bridge rivet inspection.

Publications highlight innovations in railway catenary optimization, timber structure dynamics, and probabilistic fatigue analysis. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, bridging engineering and architectural disciplines to enhance sustainable infrastructure solutions.