Jesper Harrild Sørensen

Jesper Harrild Sørensen is a Researcher at the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering Structures and Safety within the College of Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His work primarily focuses on structural engineering with emphasis on concrete structures, shear walls, and timber-concrete composite systems. He maintains an active research profile with numerous publications and ongoing projects in sustainable construction methods.

Dr. Sørensen's research interests span several key areas in structural engineering, with particular expertise in reinforced concrete engineering, shear wall systems, and experimental structural investigation. His work frequently involves full-scale testing of structural elements, especially precast concrete components and timber-concrete composite structures. A significant portion of his research contributes to sustainable construction practices, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to responsible consumption and climate action.

His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward circular construction methods and sustainable building materials, particularly focusing on recycled concrete aggregates and demountable structural connections. The research shows increasing integration of experimental validation with computational modeling, with growing emphasis on timber-concrete composite systems that support disassembly and reuse in building lifecycles.

• Best Lecture Award (2016)
• fib AAYE - Achievement Award for Young Engineers - Research Category (2019)

Dr. Sørensen actively supervises PhD students, currently serving as supervisor for Kristensen, C. working on recycled concrete aggregates and Rasmussen, P. K. researching timber-concrete composite deck structures. His research is supported by multiple projects including 'Reinforced Concrete Structures with Aggregate of Crushed Recycled Concrete' (2023-2026) and 'Prefabricated Timber-Concrete Composite Deck Structures' (2021-2025), demonstrating sustained funding for his research program.

His experimental work appears to be conducted in structural engineering laboratories at DTU, with emphasis on full-scale testing facilities capable of evaluating large structural elements like two-storey shear walls. His research group collaborates extensively with industry partners and international researchers, particularly in the development of sustainable construction technologies.