Bjørn R. Sørensen

Bjørn R. Sørensen serves as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, located in Narvik. With extensive leadership responsibilities, he oversees academic programs and research initiatives focused on engineering solutions for Arctic conditions, representing one of Norway's northernmost academic institutions dedicated to technological education in challenging climatic environments.

Dr. Sørensen's research spans critical areas of building science and thermal engineering with particular emphasis on:

• Energy efficiency in buildings, especially in cold climate regions
• Thermal engineering and heat transfer systems
• Geothermal energy applications and deep borehole heat exchangers
• Building automation and ventilation systems for extreme conditions
• Sustainable building design principles for Arctic environments
• Thawing processes in frozen ground subjected to hydronic heating

His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward addressing unique Arctic engineering challenges, with increasing focus on renewable energy integration and advanced thermal modeling. The research shows practical engineering solutions that balance energy efficiency with the demanding environmental conditions of northern regions, particularly evident in his recent publications on deep borehole heat exchangers and thermal performance in cold climates.

Dr. Sørensen actively participates in several significant research initiatives:

• Member of research groups: BA-senter Nord, ARC, and BEaM
• Participant in major projects including One Health, Kapasitetsløftprosjektet, PEERS, ACE, and Northern Buildings in Changing Climate (NoBiCC)

His research program demonstrates strong international collaboration, with numerous co-authored publications reflecting partnerships across Scandinavia, China, and other countries. The work consistently addresses practical engineering challenges while contributing to theoretical advancements in thermal systems and building physics for cold climate applications.