Carsten Rode

Carsten Rode is a Professor in the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in Materials & Durability. His research lies at the intersection of building physics, environmental engineering, and sustainable construction, with a strong focus on heat and moisture transfer in building materials.

• Ph.D., Combined Heat and Moisture Transfer in Building Constructions, DTU (1987–1990)
• M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, DTU (1981–1987)

His research interests include hygrothermal behavior of buildings, indoor climate modeling, numerical simulation of building performance, and durability of construction materials. He actively contributes to advancing sustainable building practices and circular economy principles in construction. His work supports UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and climate action.

The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in building physics, particularly in heat, air, and moisture (HAM) modeling, service life prediction, indoor air quality, and innovative materials like MOFs for environmental control. His work bridges experimental validation with numerical modeling, aiming to improve building durability and energy efficiency.

Scientific awards include:

• Rockwool Prize (2006)
• Polyteknisk Forening: Årets underviser (1997)
• Boligfonden Bikubens rejselegat (1995)
• Direktør Peter Gorm-Petersens mindelegat (1991)

Carsten Rode has supervised Ph.D. students and contributed to major international research projects such as IEA EBC Annex 86 and CO2NSTRUCT. He has received research grants from national and European programs, supporting work in energy-efficient buildings, IAQ, and circular construction. He frequently presents at international conferences and collaborates across institutions.

He is a key member of DTU’s Building Physics and Sustainability research group, contributing to projects on building durability, low-energy housing (e.g., Sisimiut House), and smart city energy systems. His team works on both experimental and computational approaches to improve building performance and sustainability.