Adriaan Schelling

Adriaan Schelling is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Didactics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Center for Bachelor of Engineering Studies in Building and Civil Engineering. He also holds an external position at Copenhagen University College of Engineering, where he has served as both Part-time Lecturer and Associate Professor. His career integrates academic teaching with extensive public-sector expertise in road safety and transportation planning.

• M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (1971–1977)

His research focuses on road safety, traffic planning, geometric road design, and road safety audits. He pioneered the implementation of road safety audits in Denmark starting in 1992 and has led numerous national and international projects in this domain. His work contributes to sustainable urban and rural transportation systems and aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable infrastructure and education.

His recent publications reflect a shift toward interdisciplinary engineering education and behavior-adaptive design in transport infrastructure. Articles such as 'Umbrella Courses at the BEng programme' highlight innovations in curriculum development, while others examine cycling behavior and traffic rule adaptation, indicating a growing interest in active mobility and user-centered design.

Adriaan Schelling has authored or co-authored numerous influential manuals and guidelines, including the Manual for Road Safety Audit and contributions to Danish Road Standards. He has trained generations of road safety auditors and foreign engineers, significantly shaping national policy and practice.

He is actively involved in research and teaching, currently contributing to the Green Mobility Shift project, which explores sustainable mobility solutions in Denmark and Sweden. He has supervised various educational and safety demonstration projects and continues to advise on road safety policy and training programs.

He leads and participates in interdisciplinary teams focused on engineering education reform and sustainable mobility. His collaborative network includes institutions in Denmark and international partners, particularly through World Bank missions such as those in China. His work emphasizes teamwork, practical application, and interdisciplinary approaches in both research and teaching.