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John Dalsgaard SørensenView profile

Professor

• Wind Turbines
• Structural Safety
• Risk Analysis
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John Dalsgaard Sørensen is a Professor and Head of Research Group at the Department of the Built Environment, Aalborg University, within the Faculty of Engineering and Science. He leads the Risk, Resilience, Safety, and Sustainability of Systems Research Group and is affiliated with the Danish Centre for Risk and Safety Management. His research focuses on structural safety, wind turbine reliability, probabilistic design, and risk assessment of infrastructure systems. He has supervised 13 PhD students and contributed to over 600 publications. Key research areas include wind turbine structural integrity, fatigue analysis of offshore and onshore structures, probabilistic design standards (e.g., Eurocodes), and risk-based decision-making for infrastructure. He leads projects like Windscanner (remote sensing for wind measurements) and MANTIS (cyber-physical maintenance systems). Collaborations span academia and industry, addressing challenges in energy systems, civil infrastructure, and safety engineering. His work emphasizes practical applications of advanced modeling techniques, such as Bayesian networks and stochastic simulations, to enhance reliability and reduce operational costs. He is actively involved in standardization efforts for structural design and serves on boards like Energi- og MiljøData Fonden. Recent activities include presenting at international conferences and advising on media debates related to structural safety.

Irene RocchiView profile

Associate Professor

• Experimental Soil Mechanics
• Advanced Geotechnical Testing
• Laboratory Soil Characterisation
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Irene Rocchi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering, specializing in Geotechnics & Geology at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her research integrates experimental soil mechanics with innovative engineering solutions, focusing on ground characterization, soil behavior across scales, and sustainable geotechnical practices. She leads key projects such as SoIA (Soil is alive) and B-test, contributing to advancements in geotechnical instrumentation and interdisciplinary soil science. PhD, City University of Hong Kong (2010–2014) MSc in Civil Engineering, Politecnical School of Turin (2007–2009) Bachelor in Civil Engineering, University of Bologna (2004–2007) Her research interests center on experimental soil mechanics, with a strong focus on laboratory and field characterization, unsaturated soils, micro-scale analysis, and the influence of biological factors on soil behavior. She emphasizes innovation and the translation of research into practical engineering applications, particularly in flood protection, ground improvement, and sustainable infrastructure. The recent publications reflect a consistent trend in advanced geotechnical testing, probabilistic modeling, and interdisciplinary biogeotechnics. Her work spans from fundamental soil behavior studies to applied technologies like digital twins and energy storage in geomaterials, demonstrating a strong integration of mechanics, sustainability, and innovation. Semper Ardens Excellence Grant (Carlsberg Foundation) InnoExplorer Grant (B-test project) Irene Rocchi actively supervises PhD students and contributes to major research projects at DTU. She has been involved in industrial collaborations and has led funded projects focusing on sustainable underground construction, soil swelling, and infrastructure performance. Her work bridges academic research and real-world engineering challenges. She is involved in the SoIA research group and contributes to DTU’s Sustainable Geotechnics initiative, where she develops new sensing technologies and promotes interdisciplinary approaches to soil science. Her lab focuses on advanced soil testing, NMR-based homogeneity assessment, and biologically influenced soil mechanics.

Simon WykeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Urban Planning
• Subsurface Infrastructure Management
• Construction Project Management
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Simon Wyke is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Sustainability and Planning, Aalborg University. His academic background includes a Master's in Building Informatics and a PhD in Civil Engineering from Aalborg University. He is actively involved in research on data and knowledge management, subsurface infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and IT-based solutions in organizations. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities, responsible consumption, and climate action. Education: PhD in Civil Engineering, Aalborg University Master's in Building Informatics, Aalborg University Research interests focus on: - Subsurface infrastructure management and digital twin technologies - Sustainable urban planning through permeable pavements and NBS - Construction project management and cost overrun analysis - Reality capture and augmented/virtual reality applications in infrastructure - Quality management in construction processes - Waste management optimization in construction sites Notable projects include: - DDU: The Digital Underground (2023-2026): Explores subsurface infrastructure data registration and collaboration networks. - NBRACER (2023-2027): Focuses on climate-resilient nature-based solutions in Atlantic regions. - Optimeret design af byggeaffaldssystemer (2025-2027): Aims to improve waste management through behavioral modeling. He has published widely in journals like Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management and the KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining engineering, data science, and environmental science. Collaboration efforts include partnerships with Danish utility companies and international climate initiatives. He actively peer reviews for construction management journals and participates in climate action conferences like Det Nationale Klimatopmøde.

Erik KjemsView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Augmented Reality
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Erik Kjems is a Part-time Lecturer in the Department of the Built Environment at Aalborg University’s Faculty of Engineering and Science. His work bridges civil engineering and digital innovation, focusing on the integration of advanced technologies into infrastructure planning and management. University: Aalborg University School: Faculty of Engineering and Science Department: Department of the Built Environment Position: Part-time Lecturer Email: kjems@build.aau.dk ORCID: 0000-0002-4519-6583 His research interests are centered around digital transformation in civil infrastructure, including augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), 3D city modeling, BIM, reality capture, data fusion, blockchain applications, and intelligent transport systems. He explores how digital tools can improve decision-making, safety, and efficiency in road and utility projects. The most recent publications (2021–2024) reflect a strong trend toward practical applications of AR/VR in subsurface utility visualization, digital twins, permeable pavement materials, and data integration for infrastructure. These works emphasize field deployment, user interaction, and reconciliation of heterogeneous data sources. His research combines technical innovation with real-world validation through collaboration with utility companies and public agencies. Erik Kjems has participated in multiple research projects, including BLING: Blockchain in Government and Integrated Project Development for Road Infrastructure Education , demonstrating sustained engagement in funded research. He has also contributed to public discourse through media appearances on road pricing and digitalization in transportation. He has supervised at least one PhD student and is actively involved in academic and professional networks. His activities include participation in workshops, conferences (e.g., buildingSMART International Standards Summit), and seminars focused on digital infrastructure and BIM. Notable labs or collaborative environments include involvement in the 3D Visual Data Mining (3DVDM) project and the Videncenter for 3D GeoInformation , indicating long-standing expertise in geospatial visualization and digital modeling.

Lars BodumView profile

Associate Professor

• Geoinformatics
• Urban Sustainability
• 3D Geovisualization
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Lars Bodum is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sustainability and Planning, part of The Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University. His research focuses on geoinformation, urban development, and digital technologies, particularly 3D modeling, AI, and geovisualization for sustainable cities. He co-authored Denmark’s foundational GIS textbook and leads projects like the award-winning The Digital Underground , exploring subsurface infrastructure data. Education: PhD in Urban Planning (2000) and MSc in Chartered Surveyor (1990), both from Aalborg University’s Department of Sustainability and Planning. Research interests include data integration, Citizen Science, and Digital Twins. His work bridges academia with municipal and private sector applications, emphasizing practical solutions for infrastructure management and climate adaptation. Key projects include Effektiv anvendelse af 3D-scanninger (2024–2026) and NBRACER (2023–2027), focusing on climate resilience and nature-based solutions. He has received the 2021 Outstanding Review Award for peer review contributions. Labs/Teams: Danish Centre for Spatial Planning and the Centre for 3D GeoInformation. Collaborations span Denmark and international partners like the University of California, Davis.

Lasse Hedegaard HansenView profile

Research Fellow

• Geoinformatics
• Augmented Reality
• 3D Visualization
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Lasse Hedegaard Hansen is a Research Fellow in Geoinformatics at Aalborg University's Department of Sustainability and Planning. His research develops visualization methods for subsurface infrastructure using augmented reality and 3D capture technologies. Current projects include 'The Digital Underground' focusing on data integration for utility networks, and 'OpenTrench3D' creating benchmark datasets for semantic segmentation. Field applications include AR solutions for reducing excavation damages through improved utility visualization. Awards include Best Research Demo (2021) for innovations in AR utility mapping. International collaborations address challenges in heterogeneous data integration for infrastructure management.

Michael R. RasmussenView profile

Professor

• Urban Drainage
• Environmental Engineering
• Hydrology
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Michael R. Rasmussen is a Professor and Head of Academic Council at the Department of the Built Environment within Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on urban hydrology, environmental engineering, and the application of meteorological radar for rainfall estimation and stormwater management. He leads the Urban Hydrology Research Group and has been involved in numerous projects addressing water quality, flood mitigation, and sustainable urban infrastructure. Key research contributions include advancing methods for integrating weather radar data with rainfall sensors to improve urban drainage system design and real-time control strategies. He has supervised four PhD students and contributed to over 180 publications, including influential works on combined sewer overflow management and bathing water safety. Rasmussen actively participates in academic and industry collaborations, serving on boards such as Dryp A/S and the Department of the Built Environment. His work bridges hydraulic engineering, environmental science, and data-driven solutions, with applications in Denmark and beyond. Notable projects include optimizing stormwater detention ponds using control algorithms and developing models to predict water quality impacts from fecal contamination in lakes.

• Hydrogeology
• Groundwater Modeling
• Environmental Hydrology
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Torben Obel Sonnenborg serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management (Geology section) at the University of Copenhagen, with concurrent affiliation at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS). Contact details include phone +4591333635 and emails tso@ign.ku.dk , tso@geus.dk , located at Øster Voldgade 10, 1350 København K. His research expertise spans: Hydrogeology Groundwater Modeling Environmental Hydrology Water Resources Management Geological Modeling Urban Hydrology Specializing in numerical modeling and uncertainty analysis, his work integrates machine learning with hydrostratigraphic data to address urban groundwater challenges and agricultural contamination risks. Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals a methodological emphasis on quantifying interpretation uncertainties in 3D geological models, developing data-driven approaches for urban groundwater prediction, and assessing climate impacts on coastal aquifers. His collaborative work frequently appears in leading hydrology journals including Hydrology and Earth System Sciences and Water Resources Research , demonstrating cross-disciplinary integration of field measurements with simulation frameworks. No scientific awards or student mentoring activities are documented in available sources. Research funding details remain unspecified despite active project involvement evidenced by recent field-based studies. He contributes to integrated research teams at the University of Copenhagen and GEUS, focusing on Denmark's groundwater sustainability challenges including saltwater intrusion mapping, urban hydrogeology, and land-atmosphere interaction modeling through initiatives like cosmic-ray neutron soil moisture monitoring.

• Geothermal Energy
• Geomechanics
• Sedimentology
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Ivanka M Orozova Bekkevold is an Associate Professor at the Ice, Climate and Geophysics section of the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. She is actively engaged in research at the intersection of geomechanics, sedimentology, and geothermal energy applications, with particular expertise in North Sea geology and East African geothermal resources. Her work bridges fundamental geoscience principles with practical energy solutions and sustainable development applications. Dr. Bekkevold's research interests focus on geothermal energy systems , geomechanical modeling , and sedimentary basin analysis . Her work examines stress-strain field evolution in sedimentary basins, overpressure mechanisms in clay-rich sediments, and the practical utilization of low-to-medium temperature geothermal resources. She has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between sedimentation rates, sea-level changes, and pore pressure development in offshore environments, particularly in the North Sea region. Her research has important implications for both petroleum exploration and sustainable geothermal energy development. Analysis of Dr. Bekkevold's publication record reveals a strong focus on practical applications of geomechanical principles to energy resource development. Her research spans theoretical modeling of stress-strain relationships in sedimentary basins to applied studies of geothermal resource potential in developing regions. A notable trend in her recent work is the increasing emphasis on sustainable energy solutions, particularly the utilization of geothermal resources for direct heat applications in East Africa. Her publications demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across geophysics, engineering, and sustainable development fields. Dr. Bekkevold maintains an active research program with publications extending into 2025, indicating ongoing scholarly productivity. Her work has been published in high-impact journals including Geothermics , Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems , and Journal of Petroleum Geology . She has established research collaborations across multiple countries, with particular emphasis on projects involving East African geothermal resources. Dr. Bekkevold's research contributes significantly to both academic understanding of sedimentary basin processes and practical applications in energy resource development. Her work on stress-strain field modeling provides valuable insights for petroleum exploration, while her research on low-temperature geothermal resources offers promising pathways for sustainable energy development in regions with limited energy infrastructure.

Michael Havbro FaberView profile

Professor

• Structural Integrity Management
• Structural Health Monitoring
• Offshore Wind Energy Systems
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Michael Havbro Faber is a Professor at the Department of the Built Environment within the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University. His affiliations include the Risk, Resilience, Safety, and Sustainability of Systems Research Group and the Danish Centre for Risk and Safety Management . He holds leadership roles in multiple research projects and serves on the board of the Independent Research Fund Denmark | Technology and Production sciences . Education: Not explicitly detailed in the text. His research focuses on structural integrity management , risk-based inspection planning , and sustainability in infrastructure . Notable contributions include advancements in offshore wind energy systems , structural health monitoring , and decision analysis methodologies . Recent work emphasizes resilience optimization in energy networks and probabilistic safety frameworks. Key awards include the 2019 C. Allin Cornell CERRA Award and the 2012 Hojjat Adeli Award . Over 400 publications and 20+ projects highlight his prolific output, with recent articles addressing offshore wind turbine integrity, subsurface well reliability, and philosophical aspects of probability in engineering safety. Grants & Projects: STROWIN (2022–2024): Reliability-Based Structural Health Monitoring in Offshore Wind VALID (2020–2023): Wave Energy Converter Survivability CO2 Efficiency & Sustainability in Built Environments (2022–2022) Labs/Teams: Danish Centre for Risk and Safety Management, Risk-Based Integrity Management Group.