Jan Karlshøj

Jan Karlshøj is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). With over 20 years of experience in consulting engineering and research, he specializes in Building Information Modeling (BIM), interoperability, and sustainable construction solutions. His work bridges academic research with industry standards, contributing to international organizations like buildingSMART and ISO.

Education:

• MBA, DTU Business (2018–2020)
• Ph.D., Technical University of Denmark (1989–1994)
• MSc., Technical University of Denmark (1983–1988)

Research Interests: Dr. Karlshøj focuses on BIM implementation, interoperability standards, and holistic design strategies. His work emphasizes sustainable construction practices and the integration of digital technologies like OpenBIM and process modeling. He actively contributes to standardization efforts, including ISO and buildingSMART frameworks.

Publications: His recent work includes critical overviews of BIM best practices, analyses of building lifecycle models, and studies on OpenBIM adoption. These publications highlight trends in digitalization, interoperability challenges, and the integration of BIM with sustainability goals.

Awards:

• buildingSMART Fellow (2017)

Advising & Grants: Dr. Karlshøj supervises multiple PhD students, including those exploring digital twins, green construction, and fire safety design. He leads projects funded by initiatives like the Interreg program and collaborates on international standards for BIM and construction processes.

Labs/Teams: His research aligns with DTU’s focus on Digital Building Technologies, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering, IT, and sustainability disciplines.