Kim Branner

Kim Branner is a Researcher at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark. He leads the Structural Design and Testing section, focusing on wind turbine blade engineering, fatigue testing, and structural health monitoring. His work integrates advanced technologies like virtual sensing and drone-based inspections to improve testing efficiency and structural diagnostics.

• Current projects include DigiWind (2024-2027) and CASMaT (since 2017), emphasizing digital twins and composite material testing.
• Research spans composite material failure analysis, operational modal analysis for fatigue damage, and AI-driven blade identification systems.
• Supervises PhD students in structural and material testing, including Sheiati S. and Guedes Mendonca H.