Roar Myrdal

Roar Myrdal serves as a Professor and Researcher in the Department of Structural Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where he teaches core courses TKT4215 (Concrete Technology 1) and TKT4235 (Concrete Technology 2). His academic profile is anchored in concrete durability research, with significant contributions to corrosion science and sustainable infrastructure practices.

His research program centers on extending the service life of concrete structures through innovative approaches to chloride-induced corrosion modeling, sensor-integrated monitoring systems, and sustainable material utilization. Key initiatives include the Indo-Norwegian collaboration on alternative cementitious materials and development of embeddable chloride/pH sensors for real-time structural health assessment. His work bridges fundamental electrochemistry with practical engineering solutions for infrastructure resilience in challenging environments.

Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strategic shift toward deployable technologies, particularly in-service monitoring tools and predictive modeling frameworks that translate laboratory findings into field applications. This trend reflects growing industry demand for data-driven infrastructure management solutions amid climate change pressures.

Professor Myrdal has shaped concrete engineering education through foundational textbooks like Concrete Technology 1 (2016) and course materials for TKT4215/4235, establishing standardized curricula for structural engineering programs. His SINTEF-affiliated reports indicate strong industry-academia collaboration, though specific grant details remain unreported in available sources.