Niels Aage

Niels Aage is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on topology optimization, biomechanics, and multiphysics modeling, with applications in acoustic devices, biomedical implants, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). He holds roles such as Vice President of the International Society for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (2023–2027).

Education and Professional Background: Conducted a 5-month research visit at the University of Colorado, Boulder (USA) in 2010. Specializes in giga-scale numerical modeling, finite element methods, and topology optimization algorithms.

Research Interests: Develops novel methods for topology optimization of fluidic, thermal, and acoustic systems. Explores applications in patient-specific spinal implants, metamaterials with vibroacoustic bandgaps, and nonlinear dynamic substructuring. His work integrates machine learning and reduced-order modeling for efficient simulation.

Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, including recent contributions on connectivity promotion in topology optimization (2025), vibroacoustic metamaterial design (2025), and anatomically conforming spinal fusion cages (2024). Research emphasizes high-resolution modeling and bridging computational design with additive manufacturing.

Scientific Awards: ISSMO Haftka Young Investigator Award (2021), Equinor Prize 2020, and Hyperion Innovation Excellence Award (2017). Recognized for contributions to structural optimization and computational mechanics.

Advising and Grants: Supervises multiple PhD projects, including work on vibroacoustic shape optimization, quantum-opto-mechanical systems, and smart hearing aid modeling. Engages in collaborative projects funded by industry and academia.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with DTU’s Solid Mechanics group and industry partners on projects involving topology optimization, multiphysics simulation, and biomedical engineering. Active in international conferences and serves on editorial boards.