Jan Becker Høgsberg

Jan Becker Høgsberg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on structural mechanics, with an emphasis on dynamics of structures, vibration damping, smart structures, and numerical modeling techniques. He has authored textbooks such as 'Statics and Mechanics of Structures' (2013, Springer) and actively contributes to education through courses like Structural Mechanics and Applied Mathematics.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Technical University of Denmark (2002–2006)
• BSc and MSc in Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (1996–2002)

His research interests span smart structures, piezoelectric devices, active vibration control, and material modeling. He has pioneered methods for improving model accuracy through reduced complexity. Recent work includes advancements in piezoelectric shunt calibration and viscous inerter damper tuning.

Notable awards include the Gorm-Petersen Memorial Award (2007) and Lecturer of the Year 2016. His projects address offshore wind turbine monitoring, structural health management, and 3D-printed piezoelectric implants for tremor control.

He supervises PhD students in areas like electromechanical vibration control, structural degradation monitoring, and damage detection in civil infrastructure. His lab focuses on practical applications of computational mechanics and smart materials.