Jacob Birk Jensen

Jacob Birk Jensen is an External Associate Professor in the Department of Construction, Urban and Environmental Engineering at Aalborg University, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Denmark. His work bridges hydrology, environmental engineering, and stochastic modeling, with a focus on groundwater systems and urban hydrology.

• Department: Department of Construction, Urban and Environmental Engineering
• School: Faculty of Engineering and Science
• University: Aalborg University
• Position: External Associate Professor

His research interests include groundwater modeling, inverse modeling, stochastic methods, eco-hydrology, and urban drainage systems. He applies reliability theory and probabilistic modeling to assess hydrological risks and environmental impacts, particularly in groundwater-dependent ecosystems and agricultural landscapes.

The recent publications show a strong trend in integrated modeling approaches, such as coupling SWAT and MODFLOW to evaluate streamflow responses to groundwater abstraction. His work spans environmental sustainability, agricultural hydrology, and coastal engineering, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to water resource challenges. Keywords across his research include hydrology, groundwater abstraction, eco-hydrology, reliability methods, and urban drainage.

He has contributed to significant research projects including:

• Application of Reliability Theoretical Methods in Hydrological Simulations
• Eco-hydrological Modeling of Stream Valleys
• Impact of Rising Groundwater Tables on Agricultural Land Use
• Rotating Wave Energy Absorber Development

Jacob Birk Jensen has advised PhD students such as O. Johansen and M. L. Fejerskov. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his publications are well-cited, particularly in the areas of groundwater abstraction and fen ecosystem responses. He has also delivered lectures at international conferences, including the International Multidisciplinary Conference on Hydrology and Ecology.

His research group, the Urban Hydrology section, focuses on infrastructure, hydraulic engineering, and environmental technology, contributing to sustainable urban water management and climate resilience.