Thorkild Maack Rasmussen

Thorkild Maack Rasmussen is a Professor and Head of Division for Geosciences and Environmental Engineering at Luleå University of Technology's Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering. His academic leadership spans both research and educational initiatives with a strong international dimension.

Professor Rasmussen's research focuses on Applied Geophysics, with particular expertise in mineral resource exploration, electromagnetic modeling, and geological modeling of mineral deposits. His work bridges theoretical geophysics with practical applications in mining and resource management, as evidenced by his publications on iron oxide-apatite deposits in Norrbotten, electromagnetic forward modeling, and kimberlite systems in Greenland.

His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate consistent scholarly output in high-impact venues including IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing and Geophysical Journal International. These works reveal a research trajectory emphasizing advanced computational methods for geophysical problems, international mineral resource management education, and detailed geological modeling of economically significant deposits.

Professor Rasmussen leads the DREX Common Earth Modelling project of the Kiruna mining district, funded by ERAMIN and LKAB, and coordinates an international education program between Luleå University of Technology and Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique.

His academic leadership extends to supervising research within the Geosciences and Environmental Engineering division, with opportunities for students to engage in cutting-edge geophysical research and international collaborations. The interdisciplinary nature of his work creates pathways for students interested in both theoretical geophysics and practical mineral exploration applications.