Morten Hartvig Hansen

Morten Hartvig Hansen is a Professor at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), affiliated with the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and SDU Mechatronics (CIM). His research specializes in wind turbine dynamics, aeroelasticity, and structural optimization, with applications in renewable energy systems. He actively contributes to EU-funded projects like EUROFusion BB RH facility and engages in media dissemination of wind energy advancements.

His research interests focus on:

• Wind Turbine Design: Aeroelastic tailoring, multi-rotor dynamics, and load mitigation strategies.
• Structural Dynamics: Bend-twist coupling, modal analysis, and vibration control.
• Renewable Energy Systems: Optimization of turbine performance and reliability.

Publications emphasize computational modeling of wind turbine behavior, with recent work advancing nonlinear model reduction and blade tracking technologies. Teaching includes courses like Mechanical Design and Build and supervision of bachelor theses in mechanical engineering.