Ann Bettina Richelsen

Ann Bettina Richelsen is a Professor and Head of Education in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where she is affiliated with the Solid Mechanics division. Her work bridges advanced computational mechanics and engineering education innovation.

Her research interests include:

• Solid and Material Mechanics
• Finite Element and Constitutive Modeling
• Contact and Interface Mechanics
• Metal Forming and Plasticity
• Multiscale and Crystal Plasticity Modeling
• Engineering Education and Student Performance Assessment

The analysis of her recent publications reveals a dual focus: advancing computational methods in mechanical engineering and improving pedagogical strategies, especially in online and distance learning environments. Her work in education emphasizes continuous assessment, student engagement, and performance measurement in international MSc programs.

She has contributed to several research projects, including numerical analysis of metal forming, multiscale modeling of composites, and large deformation behavior of polymers. Her role as examiner and supervisor in multiple PhD projects highlights her academic leadership.

Notable projects include:

• Numerical analysis of metal forming processes (ongoing)
• Multiscale Modeling of Composites
• Application of advanced material models in metal forming
• Størrelseseffekter i krystalplasticitet (Size Effects in Crystal Plasticity)

She actively contributes to engineering education discourse, particularly in the context of the Bologna Process and pandemic-driven shifts to online teaching.