Per Skougaard Kaspersen

Per Skougaard Kaspersen is a Senior Officer at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in Climate Economics and Risk Management. His work contributes to climate and energy policy, with a strong emphasis on climate change adaptation, urban flooding, and cost-benefit analysis for sustainable infrastructure.

His research interests lie at the intersection of climate change, urban development, and economic policy, focusing on flood risk assessment, resilience planning, and climate services for energy and financial sectors. He utilizes interdisciplinary methods combining remote sensing, flood modeling, and socio-economic analysis to evaluate climate risks in both developed and developing regions.

Recent publications highlight his work on cross-sectoral climate risk hotspots in Europe, climate services for renewable energy markets, and the socio-economic impacts of extreme weather in Cambodia. His research demonstrates a consistent focus on integrating scientific data into policy-relevant decision-making frameworks.

• Reviewer for Remote Sensing and IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters
• Organizer and lecturer in training programs on cost-benefit analysis and climate adaptation
• Active contributor to EU-level climate research projects such as CROSSEU and COHERENT

He has coordinated and participated in multiple research projects funded by Innovation Fund Denmark and other sources, focusing on climate adaptation, urban flood management, and renewable energy integration. His work has been referenced in policy sources and widely shared in academic and public media.

Kaspersen is involved in teaching and capacity-building activities, including courses on climate adaptation methods and tools, and has organized workshops to train professionals in climate risk assessment techniques.