Jochen Köhler

Jochen Köhler, Professor in Structural Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializes in structural reliability, risk-based decision making, and probabilistic modeling with a focus on timber structures. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementation in international standards.

Research Focus

• Structural reliability and risk optimization
• Timber material and system modeling
• Climate-adaptive structural design
• Probabilistic load and material modeling
• Code calibration for safety standards

Publication Trends

Recent work emphasizes carbon-efficient design, avalance risk modeling, and integrated lifecycle assessment. Keywords span structural reliability, probabilistic methods, and sustainable construction across 15 recent publications.

Leadership

Serving as President of the Joint Committee on Structural Safety (JCSS) and Board member of Standards Norway, he influences global structural guidelines through probabilistic frameworks and code harmonization efforts.